Woke up at 4:30am to the sound of my children and dad rustling around getting ready to take Isaac to surgery - Ear Tube Day! He was such a trooper. We prepared him, verbally, with what would happen. He was so ready, or so he thought... Today though, he was quiet - I knew he was scared. Wouldn't you be? Not really knowing what your body would be going through? As they weighed him, and I helped him put on the CUTEST little Bugs Bunny "Robe for boys", he laid down on the bed with WHEELS! He LOVED THAT PART! Both doctors came in, checked his heart and told him step by step what would happen. My little trooper gave the biggest smile he could give (NO TEARS) - I could tell he was scared. He was really excited that his bed had wheels! As they wheeled him away, I kissed him and gave him my love. Iris held his hand and dad rubbed his head with words of love.
The procedure took all of 10 minutes. Just enough time for dad and I to grab a cup of coffee and Iris a hot chocolate, then a consultant with the doctor. "Isaac did GREAT and it is all done!" The recovery, OEY VEY, took longer! No IV's, but the MASK with sleeping gas that smelled like bubble gum! Watching Isaac come out of surgery and struggling because he did not know where he was was horrific , Isaac told me later, hurt a little to hear. Yes, I cried silently as well. Thankfully, the nurses brought us back after he had initially woken up. Walking back and seeing my little man lying in the bed with warm blankets wrapped around him, I just wanted to hold him, but I knew he was in a pain. His ears hurt. Lots of tears, then smiles, then tears...HELLO! DRAMA KING! I do admit, there was pain, but I was able to speak in pig Latin (to the nurses), the DRAMA effect of my son :) Iris, my darling, was as strong as she could be. She had silent tears, but she was so awesome! She held his hand during the OW's and Tears of her brother. Dad, was the comedian...Someone had to be!
We eventually got him up and dressed and out the door we went. Came home after getting the prescription and all took a nap for a couple of hours. He is doing well....but I have to tell YA...watching your child go through something that you do not wish your child to go through HURTS! I now understand what my mom went through every surgery I had on my nose while growing up. Thank You mom, for being there every step of the way! One more, and yes, I will need you (I just wish there would be a "salt pile" outside of my window - :)
His memory...."Mom, all I remember is after taking my last breath with that mask, I was OUT..When I woke up, I panicked because I did not where I was and I was scared...then you came." Love you Son! Love you Daughter, for being so strong and giving your silent strength with your heart. You both are beautiful to me!
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Guitar HERO - Areosmith! OH MY! That was a joint gift for the children this Christmas. So far, Isaac and Iris have had about 3 hours on it. DAD has been on it MORE! LOVE THIS GAME! Whoever invented this is BANKING HAPPILY!
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First White Christmas with hubby and children together! Went to bed Christmas Eve with howling winds...Woke to a silent blanket of beauty! Thank you God for the Snow!
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Finally and FOREMOST! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!
How was your holiday?
New Year's is coming up!
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