Successful Surgery

Eli's fourth shunt was placed successfully early this afternoon and, aside from the usual post-op trauma, she seems to be doing reasonably well under the circumstances. We've learned from sad experience not to give Eli a full meal after an operation, and today marked her first puke-free post-op yet. She also had X-ray and CT images taken after the operation; no results yet. It's been a very long day, especially for Lia. The LaDukes kindly took Julia in again and even had Julia and me over for pizza dinner before I went back to the hospital this evening, this time with Julia in tow. Lia's spirits were much better after seeing Julia for a couple of hours (the same would probably be true of Eeyore).

It's too early to say (I now sound like an election return pundit) when they'll be coming home, but Thursday's not too soon if Eli recovers well. Thanks to everyone for your concern and prayers.