NPO

NPO.
Nil per os.
Nothing by mouth.

Fortunately for the tiniest of patients this is only for a few hours rather than 'after midnight'.

Annabelle was able to have food/formula (which she has never had) until 1:30, she was able to nurse until 2am.  She could have clear liquids (a.k.a. Pedialyte) until 4am.  So... NPO after 4am for a 7:30 surgery doesn't seem so terrible.

I had set my alarm for 1:30 to wake and nurse her, but she woke on her own around 1.  About 2:15 she woke up screaming.  After about 20 minutes of inconsolable baby we determined she was gassy and gave her some gas drops.  A few huge burps later, she fell asleep on my shoulder at about 3am.  I snuggled with her in bed for about 10 minutes and was finally able to get her to take some Pedialyte, although she only took 2.5 ounces.  I was hoping she'd take more so that she'd be a little happier this morning before her surgery, but she passed out hard after that :)
I'm listening to her tiny snoring right now and praying hard. 

Here we go ...