One more week ...

until I hand my baby over for her surgery.  Time has creeped along at times and it's hard to believe that it's almost here.  We've been waiting on this day and yet I dread it too.  Everyone says it is much better on the other side of surgery.  I'm hoping for this.  I know that on this side - the fears are overwhelming at times.  This is going to be a busy week of preparation.

Monday - Last regular appointment with her cardiologist.  I will update later today.

Thursday - Meeting with a child specialist to help prepare us for her pre-op and surgery.  I will hopefully get helpful information to bring home for the children as well as us.  The gal that I spoke with on the phone was super nice and I'm looking forward to  her help.

Friday - Pre-op.  We've been told to prepare for a long day.  Lots of tests.  Lots of information.  I've been told that it will be a hard day.  We'll also meet the surgeon(s) then so that we can ask questions.  I've been trying to make a list.

Through out the week I'm hoping to do a heart study/lapbook with the older children.  It's a pre-printed one that a friend gave me that shouldn't be too hard to pull off - we'll see.  We are also working as a family to help Rebecca with her bracelet sales.  I'm working on a letter with information to send to all that have asked on-line.  She will be selling bracelets at a conference at the end of next week and we want her to have plenty on hand to sell.

In between these things, I'm hoping to rest, spend time with my children and prepare for surgery.  We are to keep Eliana pretty isolated so we aren't planning on going anywhere to doing much other than dr appts.  I want to try to prepare emotionally, physically (packing) and spiritually.  If anyone has any insights, please share them.

I need to run as it's time to leave shortly for our appointment.