So...
My brothers ended up getting here within five minutes of each other, and so we were all able to head over the hospital shortly after everyone arrived. John Michael, Alexandra, Alyssa and Emily were all well-behaved as they walked through the halls of the hospital - they were fascinated by how large the elevators were! -And my brothers, Don and Mike, and myself were also well-behaved.
My Mom looked great, and all the kids were able to greet her with some very gentle hugs and kisses. We hung out in her room for about half an hour. The kids even left a "souvenir" for her - a customized Get Well message on the nurse's in-room dry erase board.
-And it's looking like she could be coming home as early as tomorrow. At the latest Tuesday.
*It also turns out that the visiting nurse will be coming daily. Twice daily, in fact.