Sheridan is in the OR

Sheridan is in the operating room right now. The anesthesiologists are likely just finishing getting him ready for the surgeon (it takes about an hour before they are ready to start the procedure).

We woke up at 5:30 this morning to bathe Sheridan and scrub him down with the special medicated wipes the hospital gave us. We checked in to the surgery center at 7am. They almost immediately brought Gary, me, and Sheridan back to a room to check his vitals, change him into a gown (be sure to check out the super cute pics below - that boy can rock even a hospital gown), then we went to the playroom for the kids who have been cleared for surgery. After tearing the room apart playing for a while, we went back to the operating holding room where we met the anesthesiologists (both of whom Sheridan really liked). The plan was for Sheridan to have an oral sedative so he would fall asleep with us and then they would wheel him down to the OR after he was asleep. But he was so happy, and actually reached out to one of the anesthesiologists for her to pick him up. So, she did, he smiled, and she carried him down to the OR in her arms. He didn't even look back at us. That's when I cried for a few minutes, but then I was good.

Here's a few pics from our morning...

This is the poster I made for the surgical team. The anesthesiologists carried it into the OR for the whole team to see. Just a little reminder for them about who they are working for :)

Internet access is still pretty shoddy in most places. But I will do my best to continue to post updates throughout the procedure.

Quick update already :)  The surgeon (Dr. Reddy) just came in to see us before he starts the surgery. He said he'll be starting in about 15 minutes. Lots of love to my brave baby!!!!