Big Day

This morning we took Nicholas to get his tubes put in his ears.  We had to be there at 5:15 am and needless to say we were all sleepy when we got there.  Shortly after arriving, much to our surprise, Nicholas' PaPa showed up.  He had to be to work at 9 but he still came for Nicholas' procedure.

Nicholas was admitted to his room at about 5:30 and we waited until about 7 before he went back.  We were allowed to stay with him up until the procedure (which didn't take place until 7:50).  Shortly after 8 Dr. Farrell came and told us that the procedure was a success.  Nicholas has to have drops placed 5 times in his ears twice a day for the next 10 days.  He also has to wear earplugs every time he gets a bath or if he gets in any water until the tubes come out (and of course he cannot be submerged).

Nicholas was very fussy and crying after the procedure (they said that's common when babies wake up from anaesthesia).  Once Mariah held him and he got a bottle of some Apple Juice/Pedialite he was ok.  He also took a nap after he took 4 oz. of juice.  After that, he seemed back to normal.  He took a 2 hour nap when we got home but he appears to be fine.

This just has a feeling that everything is complete with Nicholas now.  Meaning, all of the problems he had (lungs, eyes, and ears) are now taken care of.  We are just glad that this is over and we are hoping this was his last hurdle.

New measurements: 25 1/2 in. long and 15lbs7oz.  Not sure if the lady at Dr. Collins misread the tape measure last time or what.

Here are some recent pictures as well as some from this morning.

He hates his tummy when he's awake but loves it when he's asleep.

See mommy, when you're tough like me you need a tough hairdo.

Yeah I'm wearing a gown.  What's it to ya!!!!

Nicholas' clown gown.

You sure are gonna be sleepy today PaPa.

Hurry!!!  My mohawk is falling apart!!!!

Of course my heart's beating.  Have you ever seen a dead person take a bottle???

Must....finish....bottle.

No more procedures mommy.