Poking, Scanning and Tests. Oh my!

We're still at the hospital - currently noon. Started today at 4:30am with feeding Teo and changing him TWICE! No more sleep for me. Not that there was much more for any of us!
We are staying just two minutes away from the hospital (didn't get into Ronald McDonald House with changes to dates but that may change yet) and had a fresh morning air quick walk over at around 6:40am. Filled out forms and met our nurse and started everything... Teo fed at 7:00 and hasn't been allowed to feed again for the sedative he is just about to receive. After sedation, they will do an echocardiogram and ecg - since little guys his age (as the doctor just put it) don't tend to sit still. This will be the very careful look at his heart for the surgeon to review prior to surgery tomorrow. Before that, Teo was weighed and measured and is holding his own at 15lbs 4.6oz and 67cm (which also explains the heavy carseat!).
Teo did not fare well when they tried to take his blood. After poking both arms and moving the needle around way too much, they got just enough to match and will have to get the rest in OR. That was hard. His eyes are still red from the experience.
He will have a transfusion during surgery - required (as I understand it) because his blood will go through a machine and he doesn't have enough for both he and the machine.
What else?...
We've talked to at least six different groups so far and had a tour of PICU. Heart-wrenching to see the kids and babes all hooked up. Lots of deep breaths required.
We still need to meet the surgeon and go over procedures and what to expect. He's been very busy and it is generally very busy here right now. Because of that, there is a possibility we won't get surgery tomorrow. While its disheartening to hear that, its also a relief to know they won't put our child in a situation requiring a bed when there is no bed. Also a relief to know no one else's child is put in jeopardy either. We find out tomorrow.
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