Dear Padine, all babies are special but it sounds like this dear little one, who needs a little medical help and surgical intervention right now, is going to be extra special for you.
Try not to worry too much - as you yourself say, it’s a well established operation and the results are excellent. Most importantly, he should then be able to feed normally, which will have been a worry up to now for your DIL and your son.
Your family will know that you are thinking of them, and they will be in my prayers, for sure.
By the time this pandemic is over, you can be back to hands on Granny duties and catch up on the cuddles.
Thinking of you all, xxx
PS Have you watched the Cormorant Strike series? I would recommend it. Very dishy Tom Burke as the lead role (born with a cleft lip and palate, no longer discernible) xxx