Yogi Berra famously said, “It’s déjà vu all over again.” While he was referring to Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris hitting home runs, for me, it’s more like “Another day, another hospital room.”

Becky was admitted to the PCICU last night after a concerning pediatric appointment and subsequent visit to the ER.

Here we go again.

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Raising Becky, with her various medical issues and unique genetic profile, has required every bit of intelligence, organizational skill, and life hack at my disposal.

It’s also demanded a bevy of camp songs. Conveniently, I have quite the collection. And I have one woman to thank for my repertoire.

Her name is Sally Williams.

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Today’s post is in the style of Margaret Wise Brown’s Good Night Moon. This classic bedtime story is fitting for this sleepy baby.

But it needed a little modification for her recent hospital stay .

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People talk about “moving up” in the world. For Becky, “moving down” is the more appropriate goal.

Destination: “The Floor”, which is PCICU lingo for the regular pediatric floor in the children’s hospital.

Directions: Down a couple long hallways. A few turns. A short elevator ride.

Mode of travel: Little red wagon, of course.

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Now that I’m feeling better, I’ve become rather expressive.

Smiles are free and talk is cheap. But I need people cribside to ensure my socialization needs are met. So I’ve developed a strategy.

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I’m finally feeling well enough to restart my popular series.

Yesterday, I was hanging out with my pacifier when a nurse walked into my room. She handed my mom a small package.

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Becky’s day was very full but I struggle to remember what happened.

Because today belonged to another little girl. Her name is Sterling.

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Becky’s heart surgery was one week ago today.

To celebrate the day, she took a big step forward.

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