CT Scan and Sedation

I meant to post earlier but today has been busy, so I apologize if anyone was looking for an update on the sedation today.

Hoss had his CT scan this morning, everything went well and I am sooooo glad!!  He had to fast this morning before his sedation and I can't believe that I couldn't get him to wake-up to nurse at 5am.  I really was hoping not only to get some food in his belly but to make sure his veins were plump for the IV.  He was absolutely not going to wake-up, I tried pretty hard too!

Of course traffic was worse than anticipated but we still made it on time to the appointment at Tacoma General.  My mom and my sister were a big help and met the kids and I there to help keep Sophia busy and for support.  The nurse was really nice and numbed up all his little wrists and ankles for possible pokes (two attempts in the wrist).  I of course didn't want the IV in his head but that is where all the good veins are!  Hoss was such a little trooper, he ended up having to get the IV in his head (which didn't get numbed first) and was put to sleep pretty quickly after that.  It is really strange to see how fast that drug works and it is definitely a weird feeling to see your baby sedated. The scan was like 5 minutes but they had to sedate him because the Dr's need a really clear scan for surgery.  He woke-up 35 minutes after they administered the drug, I gently stroked his cheek and and talked to him to wake him.  He gave me a sweet smile and I couldn't have been more relieved to see that precious grin.  He was a little groggy over the next 15 minutes but cooing, and hungry.  I was really happy everything went just right! 

Thank you to everyone who thought of us through prayer or other ways!  It does make a difference!  We will see the neurologist on Monday morning next week to follow up on his scans and get a surgery date.  I will update then.