Mei Mei's Surgery Day 1...

1:00 pm:  Mei Mei went back to the OR at 12:30 pm (one hour early). Bravest girl I've ever known...

2:30 pm:  We talked to the OR.  We are over half way there and she is stable as a rock.

2:55 pm:  They called us back to an OR consultation room shortly after the half way update.  I will admit both of us had a slight moment of panic.  You know the kind where you stare at each other with big googley eyes but don't know what to say?  In walks Dr. K with a smile on his face and we both let out a sigh of relief.  She did GREAT!  No surprises.  He  finished in 2.5 hrs instead of the estimated 4-5.  WOOHOO!  Thank you Lord! 

3:45 pm:  We are in the recovery room with Mei Mei and four of her best friends. They all have nose, ear and rib bandages just like their brave Mommy. She is slowly waking up.

5:30 pm:  We are in the PICU.  Please pray the pain and nausea meds help her to stay calm so she can rest comfortably

10 pm (last update for tonight): she is settled in the PICU. I think we are ahead of pain and nausea now. She is trying to rest. Thank you all for your emails, texts, calls and prayers.  Will update tomorrow.