Surgery over, according to the dr everything was perfect. We are in recovery right now and he looks almost normal other than the bandage on his head. He is awake and breathing on his own. Already drank 8 oz of apple juice and wants more! They gave him some more pain meds so he is resting now. We will be here until a room becomes available in the PICU, which could be a while but definitely today. It is such a relief to be on the other side of it but the hard part is coming now. He is in a car seat to stay elevated with his arms strapped down. He will stay in the carseat until we move up to a regular room. I expected him to be completely sedated for these few days, which was honestly a little less scary. I hate seeing him awake and frustrated because he can't move or do what he wants to do. The dr explained that the first week at home will be a challenge because he will need to sleep on his back...this child has never wanted to sleep on his back. They said he may learn to sleep on his back in the week we are here but if not we may have to make him sleep in a carseat. We're hoping that's not what happens. I know we've got a lot to happen between now and then but I wanted to post everything as we find out so we don't forget! Oma and Jiggs, Gamma and Poppy and Aunt Em and Aunt Bri have all been back to see him. As I was leaving the last time they were about to give him some formula which will hopefully make him a little more comfortable. I'll post more later when we get into the PICU.