update pre surgery

Today is Layla surgery - February 11, 2009

Since we have had Layla we have seen a remarkable transformation. We are blown away that at one point she would only cling to mom and now plays with joy and runs around the house. She has bonded with mom and dad and it is sweet. Henry has hadsome trouble adjusting. He is just now starting not see Layla as a threat. He was making a habit of knocking her down.

Layla has gained weight and strength. She loves to play and climb stairs. She is quick to laugh and smile. People are amazed how well she is doing and are surprised to hear that we have only been back for a little over a month.

This morning was as little tearful knowing what we doing. We have had mixed emotions. We aren't excited about the pain she is going to go through but we obviously know it is the best in the long run. The doctors and nurses have been great. The have informed us very well. They even let us hold her as they put her under. We are now anxious waiting as they are doing the surgery. The ear doctor came out after he put the tubes in and said there was a lot of fluid in her ears that they drained. Which was good because her hearing was not that good and now it should be a lot better.

We will update again later today