Day 3-Low key with a bit of history...

After the exciting full day yesterday, we decided to sleep in.  It was so nice and sorely needed.  So we got a slow start, but eventually decided that we did want to venture out before our 4:30 preop appointment with Jacob's doctor.  We set out for the North End. 

We got a good Italian lunch there, and visited Mike's Pastry, a must for any trip to Boston.  The line was unusually short from what we normally see, so we got right in and got our cannolis and absurdly rich desserts. 

We found a bench and ate our treats, and kept walking around to the Old North Church.  Actually named Christ Church and built in 1723, it is the church where they hung the lantern signaling to everyone that the British were coming and sending Paul Revere on his famous ride.  It is a beautiful sight and one I always enjoy visiting. 

After that we followed the Freedom Trail to the Copp's Hill burial ground, which Asa and I actually saw in the dark a couple days ago on our tour.  I wanted to see it in the daylight though and look around a little more.  It is the second oldest cemetery in Boston with some prominent patriots buried there.  The thing that stood out the most though this time, was how young people were back then when they died.  Shockingly so, especially women.  So many graves of mothers aged in their 20's and 30's, some even buried with infant children they died while giving birth to.  Made me very thankful to live in the time that I do, and had my babies at a time with good maternity and infant care.  At any rate, Copp's Hill was a beautiful spot, and one much less creepy in the daylight! 

After this we headed back towards the hospital, and due to a subway delay, arrived just right on time.  We met with Jacob's doctor, who has done all of his procedures up here, and also would be doing the one the following day.  He was pleased at how Jacob was doing, and did a quick ultrasound to get an idea of what he would be looking at the next day.  I signed the consents and we were on our way. 

Since we were to have an early morning the next day, we headed back to the house to relax for the evening.  We ate some pizza and played games and watched a movie.    This morning we had to check into preop at 6:15, as Jacob is the first case of the day.  We got up bright and early and made it over here for surgery.  We are now in the OR waiting area, and are expecting him to be under for 5-6 hours.  We get updates every 90 minutes on how he's doing.  So now we wait.  We've had so much fun this week, it has been a nice and not unwelcome distraction.  But today is the reason were here, so it all got real this morning.  But I'm thankful for the week we've had and am now just ready to have my baby back so we can go home.  Thank you for all who have called, texted or messaged this week with words of encouragement and support and promises for thought or prayer.  It really does mean so much.  I'll keep you all posted as I am able.  Much love to you all!