Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Tubes...

We left the house before 7am and headed to the surgery center. Amelia was in a daze the entire time. She's not used to being up that early!



Once we arrived and checked in, she gave me a little smile but stayed close to Daddy. :)



It didn't take them long to call us back. She wouldn't let us put her down on the bed to sit - she wanted to be held. She was taking it all in. There were kids being taken in before us...most all of them screaming for their parents. :(



A nurse came in to tell us what was going to happen and after we signed some paperwork, they were coming to get her. I was most anxious about her not wanting to go with the nurse but when he came out to get her - she went right to him. They let her wear her pjs in to have it done - didn't even have to change into a gown. She took her paci and blanket in with her and we didn't hear a peep. She was so brave!



Alex and my M-I-L did a great job at keeping the conversation going while we waited...time passed quickly and they were calling us to go back to be with her before I knew it! When we turned the corner into recovery, the nurse was holding Amelia in her arms and Amelia was just laying there. The nurse asked if she was a laid back baby because most of the babies cry afterwards. She didn't shed a tear until we put her in the car seat. She wanted to be held. Thankfully, we don't live far from the doc's office so it wasn't a long drive. As soon as we arrived home, she wanted to eat and has been playing every since!



I just wanted to say THANK YOU to all who prayed for Amelia and for me! I so appreciate it. I know it's a simple procedure that is done on thousands of babies a day, but it was my baby and was a big deal to me.



Amelia says THANK YOU too!!



Love to all,
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19 comments:

  1. Mrs. BeeJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    OH I'm so happy that things went well! I had tubes put in... about 20 years ago so I know for a fact that things are a lot easier to do now and the procedure isn't as bad! I hope it will help her out with her ear infections. She seems so sweet! What a trooper!

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  2. ShannonJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Oh, I'm sooo glad it went so smoothly! What a trooper!

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  3. LaurenJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    So glad everything went great. What a big and brave girl!!! :)

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  4. JenJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Yay! I'm so glad things went well. We were praying this morning. Now get both of you better so we can play!!!!!!! And I love the new jammies... too cute.

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  5. ChristiJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    So thankful that the tubes went okay.
    Christi

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  6. KaysieJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    She is such a doll! I'm glad the procedure went off without a hitch. I had tubes put in my ears when I was young on three different occasions, and it sure seems like a much less invasive procedure these days. PTL!

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  7. AshleyJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    I am so happy the surgery went well. I love that you say "...it was my baby and was a big deal to me." I get it. Since both of our boys have had to have surgery, I undestand what a big deal it is and how your emotions can the best of you. Way to go, Amelia. You are a big girl!

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  8. AmberJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    That video is TOO precious!! I love your southern accent. ;-) Glad everything went well.

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  9. FaithJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Oh, I'm so thankful that sweet girl is okay! I just love her and it was an honor to pray for you all this morning. God is good!

    Please give her a hug from me :)

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  10. JennyJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I am so glad that her surgery went well! I hope she continues to feel better!

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  11. Paula KellerJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    I know I'd be worried also. I'm glad it went ok.

    And gosh.... she's getting so big!

    Hugs

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  12. AmyJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    She is an ANGEL! So, so precious. :) So glad all went well - for both of you!

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  13. MiMiJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I am so thankful that everything went well for Miss Amelia today! It was a privilege to pray for that sweet girl! And...what a sweet video. ( :

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  14. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    so glad that everything went well.

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  15. Ashley E.January 19, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    What a good little girl!!! So glad everything went smooth!

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  16. CourtneyJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    I'm so glad it sounds like things went well. Even Macie getting a regular shot is traumatizing, so I can empathize with your motherly pain watching that! But praise Jesus she did just fine!

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  17. Immeasurably More MamaJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    I am so glad everything went well. Anytime our babies go in for a procedure it IS a big deal...no matter how common. Amelia is so blessed to have such a sweet momma who prays for her through the big and little things. :)

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  18. Naturally Caffeinated FamilyJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    aww I'm so glad it went so well! you have one cute brave girl! that video is precious! :)

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  19. MazzyJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I am SO GLAD everything went so well. I've been beyond behind on my comments, but you guys were all in my prayers and I was so happy to hear everything was smooth as silk. Modern medicine is AMAZING. I hope that precious baby is already feeling better and hopefully this was just the first step to a better, more healthful 2011.
    xoxo

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