A rocky start to life

Right after Nathan was born the doctors discovered that he had some testicular problems. They called in a Urologist to check him out (as he was possible going to have to go in for surgery immediately). We were very blessed to have the Chief Urologist, Dr. Figueroa, from Dupont Hospital in Delaware on call that day. He was the greatest doctor I have ever had to deal with. He was very kind, thorough, knowledgeable, & considerate. He told us that there was nothing to be done about that problem at the moment, that he was still to swollen in that area to know enough to make any decisions at the moment. He wanted to see us at his office that Thursday. Well, we went Thursday and that problem seemed fine enough but he also had a mild hernia, and his hydro-seal was not closing. We decided to go in for surgery that next day. Nathan had 4 procedures done in that area (good thing he won't remember or isn't trying to crawl around right now). The first picture is Nathan putting his surgical gown on (it was the smallest they had...so cute & sad at the same time). The next picture is him in recovery. The last is Dr. Figueroa on the left & the resident on the right (probably could have guessed that but you never know).Everything went very smoothly. Because of how young he was I had to stay overnight in the hospital with him to make sure he didn't stop breathing from having to go under for the surgery. He was fine, the hospital was great (it made me grateful that this was the only reason we were there...so many children with much more serious and permanent problems at that children's hospital). After the okay from Dr. Figueroa & his resident the next day we were off. Brett & the boys came and picked us up (there is a huge playground there...works great for bribery to be good), so, we let them play for a while after we were discharged. He is great now & had his check-up this last Wednesday. He is fine and is already growing a lot. We have no doubt that part of the reason we are out here was for this...to be surrounded by so many wonderful hospitals (specifically children's hospitals) in one area. Were else to does one get the choice of 2 of the nation's top hospitals along with the option of a couple other great ones. Thanks again to everyone for the concern & prayers and for those who provided meals & especially those who watched Taft & Zea through all of this. It has meant so much to our family!