What a weekend!

On Friday morning we took Bryce to Medical City for a minor hernia surgery. It was supposed to be a super quick day surgery and no big deal. They called us half way through and said that things looked differently than they had on the scans. In addition to the hernia, he had a "boy" issue that needed to be fixed (I'll spare you the details!). That meant that they had to do an additional procedure that would make the recovery more difficult. It also meant that we would have to spend the night at the hospital since he was having more done. Overall, he'll be just fine with no long term effects. Kevin had to leave to take Laney to chemotherapy so thankfully my parents could bring me some things! Bryce had a pretty good night considering. The heavy pain killers sure helped...poor little guy!

Laney was not too excited about chemotherapy and apparently cried through the whole 2 1/2 hours they were there. The procedure itself isn't painful so she must just be getting a little tired of all of this! I don't blame her! She came home and slept for the rest of the night. Unfortunately she had lost weight (she was 11 pounds 3 ounces). They changed the recipe we use to make her formula to give her more calories. I hope it helps so that we won't have to give her nutrition at home through her port. She's seemed pretty happy and fairly comfortable this weekend since the treatment!

They called about her blood counts and they were right on the edge of low. If they were under 8 she would need a blood transfusion and hers were 8.1. So, we'll be watching for a few things this week. Also, right after Bryce and I got home on Saturday I noticed that Laney seemed to be a little warm. We took her temperature and it was 100.5 (if it's 101.5 we would need to go to the hospital). So, we started getting us packed up just in case we needed to go...we knew it would be a minimum two night stay. I was just praying that her temperature would go down. Kevin and I were both so worn out after a week of not sleeping much, chemotherapy and then just having Bryce in the hospital. Thankfully, as the night went on her temperature starting going down.

Sunday was a better day considering. Bryce is quite the challenge to keep entertained when he's supposed to be taking it easy. He's certainly missing the exersaucer and jumparoo! Mom and Dad just aren't near as fun. We go back for a check up on Friday so we'll know then when he can get back to his normal activities. Laney was pretty content as long as someone was holding her. :) That's about it for now... As always, thank you for all of your calls, notes, emails, prayers, etc. They help more than I can say!