Exploritory surgery...check ✔️

Yesterday morning was one of the hardest things we have been through. It was intimidating when Ryan's room became an OR and there was a path to walk in to give him finger kisses before a big surgery. It didn't help that he was ticked off since the OR team had to keep touching him and if I haven't said this before, Ryan is very sensitive and he hates to be touched. It ripped our hearts out telling Ryan how great he was going to do while he turned beat red, squirmed and you could tell he was trying to scream bloody murder. It was the hardest thing leaving that room but he Kim was his nurse that day thank goodness. I know she took care of him like he was her own child, she always does! 

Ok so now that the scene has been set, moving on to better things :) The surgery went well and Ryan had intussusception. Google it, you have my permission. The surgeon had never experienced this with a preemie before so they were surprised with the outcome. 1 out of 1,000 preemies have this. Pretty rare. That's Ryan for you, always keeping everyone on their toes. A nurse yesterday said that Ryan hasn't been following the rules or the plan for preemies. All I could think of is how Shawn and I really have our work cut out for us when he comes home :) OH Well!  

Looking forward to getting some much needed rest the next few days and getting Ryan back to feeding and growing. 

Hopefully back on track!

Xo Andrea Shawn and Ryan