His parents made their 6 am check-in call and Michael had another great night's sleep.
Last night, we visited him and his Grandpa, Nana, and aunt got to hold the pacifier in his mouth. He has quite the grip and we can understand why the delivering doctor needed help after Michael chomped down on his finger.
Megan lulled him to sleep, while singing You Are My Sunshine. As the night wore on, Michael threw out a wave to his Grandpa and then reached out and grabbed Meg's finger, as if to say, "Mommy, go home and rest. I'm okay." [That was our official translation, at least.] He is just so precious and full of personality.
This morning, his mom and dad went to mass at their church, St. Ignatius Loyola, where a special prayer was read for Michael. They are resting up and we'll be in to visit the little tiger this evening.
Michael will have the first (called the Norwood) of three surgeries tomorrow morning. It will be an open heart surgery so he'll have a bandage over his chest and may be a little bruised, but other than that, he may look no different than the pre-surgery pictures. In google searching for pictures of babies with HLHS post-surgery, I keep coming up with all of these very healthy looking tikes. It's reassuring to remember that in just a little while, that will be our Michael.
We'll post again tonight, with updates. Thank you again for your love and support.
Here's his grandpa holding the rosary beads, while Michael waves goodbye:
15 comments:
Megan, Tommy & Michael -
We just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and praying for you. My brothers and the monks at St. Benedict's will be doing masses tomorrow for Michael and the whole family. We will continue to keep you close in our hearts and send you all huge hugs and kisses. We love you all, Mary Connelly & Kate and Ken Wade
P.S. Bets - Don't forget: You're the best grandmother anybody could ever have.
Hi Connolly/Irwin families,
At mass today I had all of you in my heart. I prayed for your continued strength. You must be exhausted, but faith, hope and love will carry you through. You are all so lucky to have each other.
Michael continues to look fantastic. There was one picture yesterday or Friday that I saw Sean in him.
I look forward to hearing the surgery is done and Michael is on his way to a speedy recovery.
Love to all!!
Patsy
Hey everybody,
Me and Kristin are currently watching the celtics game but cannot stop looking at pictures of Michael James Sheehan Irwing, the cutest baby we have ever seen, We are thinking about you guys and are confident the surgery will go smoothly, we will keep you in our prayers tonight, and Can NOTTTT wait to meet our little buddy, Miss you guys,
Love Bryan, and Kristin
Will be thinking of you all, and especially of Michael, tomorrow! Hugs to Megan and all the family, Katie
We are home from Brett's graduation and continuing with all our strength to pray for you all. The Love and Grace of our Awesome Lord Jesus Christ will carry you through. He is our Sonshine. You all are the Best family ever for this new life to have the best love and care forever and always.
Keep singing and knowing how much you are loved. From your KC connection, His Mighty Hands Hold you in His Grace. Van Dine/ Porter family.
Hi Meg and Tom,
Missed having access to the blog this weekend while @ the Cape. Aunt Alice and Elaine stopped by to ask about Michael James.Aunt Alice was going to pass on to Aunt Mary and Aunt Carol Michael's condition. You have so much love and support from all generations. We went to Lisa's confirmation today and prayed with the Bishop Allue for Michael's successful surgery tomorrow. "Feel the love"!!! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Please rest and know that all will be well. Don't discount the peanut gallery in heaven rooting for little Mick.Love you tons!! Rose, Bill, Bryan and Kristin
Hi Irwin Family!
I keep checking the site daily and really appreciate all the effort Caitlin has put in to keep everyone updated. Brett and I will be praying for you all as Michael undergoes his surgery tomorrow morning. I think he's already proven he's quite the fighter so this should be a walk in the park for him:) Be sure and get lots of rest tonight, you all have a big day tomorrow.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Brett and Amanda
Megan, Tommy and Michael,
Just want you to know that we are doing our part to make sure that Michael has prayer coverage in the Pacific time zone!! Everyone is checking the blog several times a day and thinking of you and sending you lots of good wishes, prayers, and positive vibes. Know that we are all sending you love tomorrow and will be checking for updates (btw - great job Caitlin!).
Love, Mary Ellen and John
Dear Tommy and Megan and the entire Irwin family, especially Baby Michael:
Saw the weather report and decided to come into the office.
Swung by "The Big House" (St. Pat's) on my way here.
Like so many other Churches I'm sure, there is a candle burnin' bright for him tonight.
Hope it's comforting to know that you've got "Canisius" praying for him too!
Love and best wishes, from UBS in Rockefeller Center, by way of Main & Fillmore, in Buffalo, N.Y.
Freddy Smith
Meg& Thomas(and Caitlin thank you for your up dates- everyone is tuned in including government departments -checking his progress).Just to say Michael is constanly in our thoughts and prayers especially tomorrow morning.I've had a Mass said for him and Great Uncle Alan (who's also got a diffrent fight on his hands tomorrow) at St.Teresa's Cleveleys Lancashire England where Thomas was baptised. Everyone here including the last of the Sheehan's (Auntie Mary (98)Liverpool) Angela and all the family Cleveleys,Liverpool,Newcastle are praying and hoping everything will go well. Be brave and take care all of you. Love & thoughts 'Auntie'Barbara
Thinking of you and praying for you. I have a special someone looking over baby Michael, and there is not doubt in my mind that she will work her magic and keep an eye on him tomorrow and forever!
My love to all of you.
Missy
Megan, Tommy & Michael -
We've all been thinking about you here in Florida! Thank you again for this wonderful blog and letting us all stay so informed. All the pictures of Michael are amazing - he is just so beautiful (you guys look good to). All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending you hugs and kisses - we love you!!
Bill & Nancy
Thoughts and prayers from NH for all of you tonight. The troops have rallied and you have only to think of Michael and how wonderful it will be to hold him soon. He is blessed and prayer for every minute. Sleep well. God Bless.
Love The McCann Clan
Meg, tommy and michael,
We have all been thinking of you the past few days. baby michael is just about the cutest baby ever, he looks like an angel! he also looks like the quite the fighter. he looks so big and healthy! He is so lucky to have the people who love him the most surrounding him. we are all thikning of you and praying that surgery goes well. we love you so much!!!
-Kyra and the Pelz-Walsh Family
Megan, Tommy and Michael,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Michael is such an incredible baby and you make such a beautiful family!
We send you love and hugs from Maryland. Love, Pat, Al, Jen and Gary
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