Getting Ready

Our three long, grueling months of Elecare only is almost up! Jalen will begin his Miralax regimen this afternoon in preparation for his colonoscopy on Tuesday.  Fortunately, we can skip the laxative this time, since he has not been eating very many solids. I think he is ready. Yesterday he exclaimed happily, "Two more days!"

Jalen has not needed a nebulizer for two weeks. We hope his breathing stays good so that he can go through with the procedure, and we won't have to reschedule. Our hospital trips are always pleasant. Jalen looks forward to playing video games in the surgery waiting room and watching cartoons on his personal tv. I am looking forward to getting hot chocolate, soup and a sandwich at the hospital cafe during the procedure, plus a bag full of Snickerdoodles from the cookie kiosk. We have been to the hospital so many times that we know all the places to go. I remember loving the cafeteria food at Childrens Hospital when Jalen was being treated there.  Brendan, Jalen and I always looked forward to going there before leaving for home.

I will try to remember to weigh Jalen one last time and post an update here before Tuesday.