Baby girl update

The night before the surgery Penelope turned all the way over in her crib.  She just giggled and giggled, then she turned some more, giggling all the way.  Then she promptly fell asleep.  It was the cutest thing.  I am completely amazed with everything this baby is going through that she just smiles and smiles at everyone.  She is such a blessing.  I've had so many of the nurses tell me that seeing her smile is just the highlight of their day. 
Her surgery went very well.  The doctor replaced the patch, ( I thought he was just going to remove all of them-that's what I get for listening to one of the residents-or maybe I'm so tired I just misunderstood) and installed a drain tube to keep the stitches from leaking and getting wet. 
Tonight my husband came to bring me some clean clothes and brought Paddycake with him.  Penelope was so happy to see him.  Paddycake was very antsy while he was here and had a hard time sitting still.  They stayed here for a about an hour before they had to go back home.  About 20 minutes after they left, my cell phone rings and husband tells me that Paddy is hysterical saying 'he should be the one whose sick and he wanted to stay with Mom and Penelope.'  I told him that the kid was probably just sleepy, and he would hush soon.  He fell asleep as soon as they got on the interstate.  I just want to be home with my family. 
Tomorrow (11/9/10) they are going to put in a PIC line for her IVs.  At this point I'm beginning to feel like we are NEVER getting out of this hospital.  Quite frankly, I'm going a little nuts and I'm so far beyond tired my brain is just mush! 

So please continue to pray for us-


1. For Penelope to have a quick and full recovery.

2. For my mom Penny's cancer to be driven from her body, so she can be healthy and strong.

3. For me to have the strength, and stamina to endure this hospital stay. I'm beginning to feel like I have a sinus infection coming on.