The Becker family arrived in Boston this past Sunday welcomed by our gracious and familiar hosts in Beacon Hill. We’ve spent the last few days preparing for Teddy’s first surgery, which is being performed this morning. Again we’re optimistic that all will go well and we’ll provide periodic updates here as we have them.

This procedure is called the Glenn. It is an open heart surgery during which doctors will detach the superior vena cava from Teddy’s heart and reattach it to his pulmonary artery. Doctors will also expand the size of Teddy’s left pulmonary artery to allow for more blood flow to the left lung and remove the stent that was placed in June.

While we’re certainly nervous of the risks, the Glenn has been characterized to us as a fairly standard procedure and we’re confident in the amazing team of doctors and nurses here. As long as all goes well, Teddy’s recovery will be around 7-10 days. We’re wishing our little man good luck and we’re thankful for the thoughts and prayers that have been sent our way.