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Well, we survived our first full day/night in the hospital. Bryce's surgery went really well. The doctor only had to make a small half-circle incision above his belly button. The cyst (a duplication of his small intestine) was incorporated with the blood supply to the intestine so they had to remove 5 cm (about 2 inches) of his small intestine. He doesn't seem to be in much pain so far today - an improvement from yesterday. He won't be able to eat until Friday when they will give him clear liquids to see how he handles it. If he does well with that, he can get milk on Saturday. We're not sure yet if they'll let me nurse him or feed him with a bottle. So we're praying for zero complications between now and then. Until then, he's going to town on his pacifier. They're keeping him hydrated and energized through his IV with fluids and glucose. I was able to stay in the hospital with him last night and they've agreed to let me, Matt, and my mom rotate sitting with him. The hospital is not as accommodating as those in the states so sleeping options in his room are either a chair or a pad on the floor. I opted for the floor last night and was able to get a few minutes of dozing here and there. Most of the nurses and doctors are very attentive and compassionate, though so we praise God for that. Please continue to pray for quick recovery and healing and no complications or infection. Thanks so much everyone!