We are leaving in a couple of hours for Caitlin's surgery. We're spending the night near the hospital so that we can be there bright and early tomorrow morning. We still haven't gotten our time yet (when we need to be there); they said they'd call this evening to let us know.

I'll be spending the night at the hospital for as long as Caitlin will be there. They said usually it's only an overnight stay, but since Caitlin is so much older than the babies that usually have this surgery (they usually prefer to repair palates before children are a year old), she may have more trouble. Younger babies aren't too set in their ways yet, so they adapt more easily. Caitlin has already learned how to eat- and even talk- with her mouth the way it is, so she will have to re-learn everything. And she can't suck her thumb (she will have to wear arm braces for 3 weeks to prevent her from doing so), which will most likely only make her more angry.

We'll see how this goes! I'm hoping and praying that she will bounce right back and not let it stop her; she's very smart and determined so that is completely possible. But she is also very stubborn and likes things her way... we'll see!

I'll do my best to update the blog from the hospital, but I'm not sure what the internet capabilities will be. But I promise to update as soon as I can!