Thursday morning Molly went in for surgery, to get tubes put in her ears. A very common procedure done to most kids. She always had ear infections and chronic fluid in her ears. She also doesn't eat anything, so we are hoping that it is because of the fluid in her ears. If not we will be seeing the nutritionist. Anyway, I was so nervous about the surgery even though it is quick and common. The thought of putting Molly under and not getting to be there with her was scary to me. We had to be checked in at the hospital at 6:00 AM. I was also worried about having to wake her up so early and not being able to give her a sippy cup because she had to fast. Little did I know when she woke up at 5:30 it only took a few minutes for her to wake up she was happy as could be and giggling the whole way to the hospital. However, it didn't take long before she knew something was up. She hates the doctor. She won't let them do anything. So when they took her back they just had her stand on a scale to get weighed but when I went to lift her on it she wouldn't even put her feet down, and that was just the start. They couldn't measure her or get her vitals, if anyone talked to her she screamed worse, then more nurses tried talking to her and she was not happy. After signing a million papers and talking to all of the staff involved they took my baby from my arms. I could hear her screaming all down the hall, and that is when I lost it. Ok ok I am a cry baby, but I am pregnant so I have an excuse right? The procedure only took about 15 minutes and then she was moved to recovery to wake up from the anesthesia. It took her longer then most babies to come out of it. She was pretty grumpy for the first couple of hours being home and she was totally uncoordinated. She did back flips all the way down the stairs, and walked like she was drunk. Luckily she is back to her silly little self again. I tried to take pictures of her in the cute little hospital PJ's but our camera is stupid, so no pictures.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
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Oh, that breaks my heart reading about Molly's screaming and your not being able to do anything to help. It even made my eyes start to water. Hopefully she won't remember any of the trauma. Glad she has recovered, poor girl. Hope the tubes work beautifully and that she will be able to regain her appetite.
So how are things going now? Is she doing better with eating?
You will see the difference, if you haven't already. I am so glad we had Ammon's done. I hope she is doing better. I remember making the choice to have it done, it is a hard one!!
I would cry too having them take my baby away for surgery!!! And being pregnant gives you double reason to cry! Glad she's doing well
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