The Little Lady's surgery went as well as anticipated, despite all of Mommy's nerves, tears, and worries.
Actually, I held it together fairly well during the "before time," the "waiting around time" . . . which lasted longer than expected since her surgery started late.
(the Little Lady, via Daddy's camera phone, waiting in her surgery attire)
Yep, I did fairly well, until the Anesthesiologist took her from me. The Little Lady looked back at me and, in her little squeaky voice, asked "Where Mommy Go?"
That's when I lost it and the desk staff scrambled to grab boxes and boxes of tissues for me.
Two and a half hours later, we received the notice that her surgery was over -- after some time spent with her doctor going over some details, we were allowed to visit her in recovery. WOW -- I had NO IDEA how tough the recovery time would be. She was scared and cranky, trying to come out from the effects of anesthesia, and her poor throat was all scratched from her tube.
That was definitely the saddest I've ever seen the Little Lady.
We were in the Recovery Center for several hours -- again, longer than we (or the nurses) expected. There were a series of events that kept us from moving to our room, one of which involved some lab work that just wouldn't go right.
Finally, after 8pm, we were taken to her room. The rest of the night was pretty active -- nurses and assistants in and out every hour or so. The Little Lady had a hard time with the pain and wasn't able to tolerate liquids . . . which brought about some "learning time." She now knows the all important phrase "I Throw Up."
(Daddy took over as The Little Lady's Bed Buddy around 5 am, allowing me a chance to stretch out on the pull-out bed.)
This morning, things have gone a little better; the anti-nausea medicine and the morphine have worked wonders. We saw our first smile just a little bit ago and heard our first full sentences in 24 hours. She was able to tolerate a little bit of beef "zoop" (that she excitedly said she "yikes") and drank a bit of Gatorade.
Now, the medicine has begun to make her drowsy, giving her the chance for some much needed rest.
We'll have a better idea this evening, after her doctor checks her again, whether or not she'll be released tomorrow morning.
Thank you so, so, so, so much for all of your prayers, thoughts, and encouragement!!!!
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My poor little baby niece!! I just want to hold her :(
I am so glad the surgery went well. I hope she is released tomorrow. Poor thing.
Big hugs to you and your family.
Oh you poor things! Those pictures are just pitiful of her sad little face. :-( I'm so glad everything went well though and the hard part is OVER. Hope she can be released and go home SOON!!
Aww, such a sweet but sad little face. I hope she's feeling better soon. *hugs*
I am so glad she is okay. I cannot imagine how hard that must have been for you. That picture of her and her daddy in the hospital bed is so sweet! I'm still praying for a quick recovery.
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Glad everything went well, even though she looks so unhappy. Poor baby. Hope she's home soon.
Sweet Ellie! I am glad that she is doing better. Hope her basket of goodies has helped. Wish we were there to see you guys. I tried to call earlier, but I know you are busy. Just wanted you to know that we are praying for Miss Ellie!
So scary. My son had tubes in his ears and that was hard enough on me, I can't imagine him having to stay overnight and be on pain medication as well. We'll be praying for you and her to recover OK. She's such a sweetheart. And look at her sweet daddy...all cuddled up with her. Just love it.
Ugh. I'm gonna cry.
Poor sweetheart! I hope the problem is fixed though, hugs and love to all of you!
that makes me want to cry I am so glad she is feeling better!
Glad to hear that she is doing well. So sorry for all of you that you've had to endure this stress. She is adorable even when she is groggy-- she is such a beautiful little girl! Love you guys so much. God bless the rest of her recovery (and yours!) and may you be home very soon.
Glad to hear that she is doing well. So sorry for all of you that you've had to endure this stress. She is adorable even when she is groggy-- she is such a beautiful little girl! Love you guys so much. God bless the rest of her recovery (and yours!) and may you be home very soon.
I hope the Little Lady's recovery goes well and quickly! She is such a little sweetheart. Wonderful pics despite sad cirucumstances. :(
I hope the recovery goes well. Seeing those pictures reminded me of when our oldest was admitted at 6 months old for pneumonia. It's so hard on us parents.
I am so glad your sweet baby is doing well. What a relief that surgery is over and now she can rest and heal. Your pics remind me of when our son was in the hospital too for being really sick from allergies. It is awful to see your child in a hospital for anything at all besides birth! Hang in there, Caroline
Poor Little Lady! It's so hard when your little ones are in the hospital. I hope everything goes well and you are all home soon.
Poor wee thing! I hope she is home sleeping in her big bed soon. Get well soon, little lady. xoxoxoxox
I am so glad the ordeal is over for you and the little lady and that she is getting better now.
Be sure and take care of yourself too.
Poor little thing! I am glad to see that she is OK and wish her a speedy recovery! I also hope you are doing well!
Poor baby! Hopefully this will take care of the problem and she'll be better than ever!
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