Surgery Day

Yesterday Todd and I went through a pretty traumatic morning with Jayden. It was the official day that Jayden was scheduled for surgery. Since he had more than two ear infections after his left ear tube fell out, Dr. Kosko felt that it would be best if we not only put in a new set but that we also take out his adenoids.

Dr. Kosko is phenomenal, but as parents you always get nervous when they are putting your child under. J was a trooper as always! The wires, gown and hospital surroundings did not faze him a bit! He was all smiles. They even did a trial run to see if he would freak out when they took him away from us. She asked him if he wanted to go get a sticker and he stuck out his hands to be picked up and didn’t even look back at Todd and me! (Clearly the nurses weren’t aware that this was the same kid that at his birthday party sat on a strange man’s lap in the front of the train and took off without a backward glance!)

The surgery was over within 30 minutes and he was up when we went back to see him. He looked so small and was extremely tired. I got to rock him and hold him for a few minutes, which was more important to me than him! The nurse came in and took his IV out and he didn’t even fuss! He just said “Ow mommy”. What a tough boy! We eventually got him moving when we dressed him and then we headed home.

Todd and I truly enjoyed the rest of the day with our little guy because he was needy and actually let us hold him! This never happens so we took every advantage of it! This prego mommy was pretty exhausted after such a stressful morning so I fell asleep on the couch for a few minutes in the afternoon. Of course J was out playing on the porch as I slept acting as if nothing happened!

We are extremely appreciative of Dr. Kosko and the wonderful care he provided our son! We’re finally hoping that we can get him well so he isn’t sick every other week. So keep your fingers crossed!