It's 11:07 pm and he FINALLLY went to sleep. I'm tired so I'm going to keep this short!
We didn't have to get to the hospital until 4pm, which was great so we could enjoy the day. It was bittersweet to officially make our way to the hospital. We loaded the car (and wow we have too much stuff even though its all very practical), snuggled little baby Lincoln and left her in my dad's care (good luck Snoopy! I am sure she's doing fine. You on the other hand, don't freak out when she cries). We got to the hospital and Chandler knew something was up. He did not want to go! He kept saying "I'm all better!" and it broke our hearts but we distracted him with a mini dance party in the admissions area. We checked in, headed up to the room, and so it began. Nurses are popping in, "Let's check your belly! let's get your vitals! Let's see how tall you are! How much do you weigh?"...He was a trooper up until the dreaded IV... And hated the additional nose swabs that tested for other viruses or colds that he could have lingering. They needed to get a urine sample, and instead of peeing in a cup (which worked before, but not this time), he pooped on the floor, haha <3 (Sorry Chandler, you'll be all grown up and embarrassed by this - maybe - but I had to say it because it was so cute, the nurses thought it was hilarious). After all the craziness, we enjoyed the rest of our evening together with crappy hospital food and tried to get his face out of his tablet and playing with some toys. We took some pictures and enjoyed some laughs, and texted back and forth with some concerned friends. Finally, Chuck had to leave at 9pm and we said goodbye with tears. We aren't sure if they will be able to see each other tomorrow morning. We hope so. I don't know if I'll be able to see him either but, I hope so. Chuck took Chandler's warrior bear, and Chandler has Chuck's Hero bear so they can snuggle with each other. I tried my best to calm Chandler down so he could rest. I was able to sneak the tablet away but we ended up turning on the TV so he was lay down, and we watched 10 minutes of Monsters Inc until he was bored with that, then 5 minutes of Frozen, and then turned on Bumblebee. Later, we FaceTimed with Chuck and he had a special surprise!! Chuck got a song written for Chandler and it is just TOO special!!!! The song is called, Liver Buddy. <3 Liver Buddy (click here to listen) Since the start of your life You’ve been a part of me And more that you’ve shown The best man I can be So I didn’t hesitate To donate 17.1 percent Of my liver to you Yeah, I’d do it all over again I gave you life But I hope you know That you gave me life too I’m so proud of the man And the son that you’ve become We’ll always have a bond No one could break, it’s too strong Now you’ll be more than a son for me You’ll be my liver buddy Resilient, tough, and kind The way you are amazes me You’re always tough and it just Inspires me Our souls have been connected For many lives And now we’ll be as one For this life I gave you life But I hope you know That you gave me life too I’m so proud of the man And the son that you’ve become We’ll always have a bond No one could break, it’s too strong Now you’ll be more than a son for me You’ll be my liver buddy I gave you life But I hope you know That you gave me life too I’m so proud of the man And the son that you’ve become We’ll always have a bond No one could break, it’s too strong Now you’ll be more than a son for me You’ll be my liver buddy
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AuthorFrom the eyes of the mom, me, Leah! The first hand experience watching my husband save our son's life by donating 17.1% of his liver. Casually releasing the stress of the day, here. ArchivesCategories |