What a day! Okay I
will be a little less dramatic, no one was hurt or injured in our day. However, after being in the car since 9:30am
and just getting back at 4:30 I need a stiff drink or to curl up and bed and
cry.
Don’t get me wrong what is about to happen for Kylie is an
amazing thing. She will now have the ability
to hear from both ears instead of just one.
This is good. What is not good is
the amount of paperwork you have to sign for a surgery on your child. Do you remember signing for your first
mortgage and the ache in your hand you got?
Imagine that when you sign for surgery except they say things like X
could happen and that is a small chance, this could happen, that could happen
and having to initial in each area. The realization
of what you just signed for your child could send anyone to the looney
house. I for one am almost there as I
held back the tears throughout the appointment. (Yes I know I am always close to the looney
bin so today was no different)
She's ready! PEACE!!
Making Silly Faces
After reviewing all of that with the surgeon, who we LOVE,
he spent one on one time with Kylie and asked her if she had any
questions. She asked him a few things
and then they decided to take a picture together. He told her he would see her on Friday and of
course she said, “You got it!”
Kylie and Dr. Telischi - She wants to bring her Superwoman Cape to the hospital. Superheros aren't scared!
After leaving the surgeons office we headed over to the
hospital to do all the pre-work there as well as meet with the anesthesiologist. Of course the first thing they do at the
hospital is what? Check your IDs,
insurance and take your money. Kylie was
fascinated about the cashier at the hospital and asked her how much money she
had. She had her blood pressure checked
for the second time in the day. HELLO is
anyone checking Brian and or mine blood pressure, can you get me a gurney I
need to lay down? Kylie, Kylie Kylie
does anyone even know our names or are we just there for our numerous
signatures and insurance cards? Kylie
even was offered drinks and snacks, while I got writer’s cramp and Brian
assisted.
We have lost our minds!
After getting a complete review by ARNP, Kylie was approved
to meet with the anesthesiologist. Kylie
came with some requests. No needles,
well at least until she falls asleep and no shots. So, the anesthesiologist, made a deal with
her, she ordered her pink like cotton candy medicine that doesn’t taste that
great and helps lessen your anxiety (AGAIN, hello Dr. do you see me over here
breathing in a bag? I don’t care what it
tastes like I am pretty sure I need it STAT!).
Okay so back to Kylie, if she takes this medicine orally the day of
surgery the anesthesiologist will give Kylie three stickers. Kylie said “no, I need four if I take it.” What a little negotiator she is! Will see
what happens on the big day.
We were cleared and are now ready for the big day! Homeward bound, did I mention I packed a bag
of EVERYTHING Kylie could need and more complete with snacks, games etc. Ask me how much food I packed for Brian and
I? It’s 3pm and we are now ready to eat
crumbs of anything we can find so we are driving home to eat a good meal and
not stop to eat something like fast food.
15 miles from home Kylie starts crying and telling me her head hurts and
she needs water. Yep out of that but we
are almost home. I make that awkward maneuver
we all have made where while your husband is driving at 75 miles per hour (okay
it is Brian driving maybe 65 mph) you move from the front seat to the back
seat. Just in time to catch her ….yes
throw up. She got car sick on the way
home and I saved the car. Maybe we were all a little nervous. After she was done (I didn’t go into details
as that would be TMI) she says, “Mom I feel great now.” Um, Brian can you speed it up now??
It was a great day and we are so ready for the next steps to
happen on Friday. For now I just need to
exhale and relax. It’s me Tricia, Relax
and Exhale – How do you do that??
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