On Feb 19th, Jack got tubes. He was scheduled for surgery at 8:30. We had to be up at Primary Children's at 7 and Jack couldn't eat anything past 4:30. I knew it was not going to be a fun morning with a hungry baby that couldn't eat. Jack did so well. He was just taking everything in. I think being in a new place helped take his mind off the fact he hadn't eaten in forever. I knew that i was going to be a mess and was happy that Jack was happy because that made it easier. We were checked in by Jack's Aunt Liz and then waited to be called back to a room. We were called back to a room and Aunt Megan came in which was a great help for Jack and Mommy!! : ) The Dr. came in looked over Jack and said everything looked great. He was given some motrin and we were sent to the waiting room to wait and wait and wait. Jack ended up falling asleep which was great. Eventually the Dr. came and got Jack.. We were able to walk with them most of the way and then Aunt Megan was able to carry Jack back and sit with him until he fell asleep. I started sobbing as soon as I handed Jack to Megan. I eventually pulled myself together and Alec and I went to the waiting room to wait. We were there two minutes and Megan came and said he was asleep and everything was going well. I started crying again. Eight minutes later the dr. came out and said everything went perfectly and that Jack had a ton of fluid in both ears.... poor baby!! We waited a few more minutes and then got to go back and be with Jack. He was in a great mood and ready to eat. We didn't stay in recovery long because Jack was doing so well and came out of it so fast. When we got home things started to go down hill. Jack was so upset and fussy. He could barely keep his eyes open and slept most of the afternoon in mommies arms. He then got a fever that was super high and would not come down. We eventually got it to come down and Jack spent the night in mommy and daddy's bed. Things still were not good on Sat and we ended up taking Jack back up to Primary Children's on Sunday morning because he wasn't eating and was just so sad. He eventually started to eat a little, so they let us come home. By Sunday night late Jack was back to eating and being his normal happy self. I am so glad that everything is over and that I have my happy smiley baby back.
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I was so happy when everything was so smooth at the hospital and then I heard about afterwards...the poor little man. I'm so glad he's doing better now and hope he never has to go to the hospital again!
Oohhh what a sweet little boy! :( So glad that you had Liz and Megan there with you! How fun is that? Most mommy's aren't that lucky! He's adorable Meg :)
I am glad the surgery went well there is nothing more traumatizing than trusting others with your child and I am sorry that he had such a rough time afterward. I am so gratefull that he is doing great now because he is so darling and you are a great Mom!
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