Poor little girlie. You are doing an amazing job of mothering, SW. Your kids are lucky to have you.

Grow, peanut, grow!

I love you, but you knew that. We as a class are going to stick by you through it all, and I as your friend will be there whenever you need me. Like tomorrow, with sumsum greasy, a little diabetes on the side.

I've got your back, lady.

Your class sounds awesome! How wonderful that they are there when you need them.

I hope everything goes well on Tuesday and that the surgery will eventually make it possible for her to feed more independently. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts!

Thinking of you and your little one, SW! It sounds like you are doing an amazing job of handling this. asunshine is right, your kids are very lucky to have you for their mom. Please let us know how things go on Tuesday.

Surgery went well- I am in Peanut's room now watching her sleep. It has been very hard for DH to see her with all of the tubes and hardware- he literally turned white when he saw her (and he is pretty dark skinned, so I was afraid he was going to pass out). For me, it was handing my 11 day old baby over to the circulating nurse before surgery that rocked me to the core.

She will be sedated for the next week or so while they slowly move her jaw forward. I was amazed to find her laying on her back last night- something she hasn't been able to do at all to date! Obviously it is due to the vent right now, but the prospect of her being able to sit in her car seat, use her swing, etc. makes me feel as if there is a light at the end of this tunnel.

The hardest part for me now is when she is in pain- she turns all red and her brow gets all kinds of creases in it. It breaks my heart. It also hadn't occurred to me until yesterday that she will need to be tapered off of everything she is on for sedation and pain- but I would rather they go for her comfort than worry about how long it takes to taper her off of the meds once she is extubated.

Continued thoughts and prayers are appreciated- we are still working with one day at a time!

I'm so glad everything went well! It sounds like keeping her comfortable during this week-long procedure (!) is the best way to go. Continued prayers and positive thoughts coming your way!

Thinking of you all. I'm glad to hear the good news, and I hope everything continues to go smoothly.

Aw...hope they can keep her nice and comfortable while she recovers. Keeping her in my thoughts and prayers...

Keeping you in my thoughts! Hang in there!!! Glad she is doing so well......hope you are getting some time to breathe!!

Hoping recovery keeps going well for both of you. Glad your class is taking such good care of you also. I hope that three-bedroom apartment is a wonderful environment for you all now!