Tonsils and Popsicles

On our way to surgery this morning, all smiles

Abby's had a big day today. She got her tonsils and adenoids out and tubes put in. She's been so excited for this day, typical Abby! Abby was so excited and cooperative the whole time (except when waking up afterwards) One of the Dr's said mom must have prepared her well for it, really it's just Abby. She's usually up for any adventure and rarely fears change or new situations.

Highlights for the day include:

• Riding in a green wagon to the surgical room


• getting a little stuffed pet Lion from the hospital, she named Whiskers
  
• wearing "scratchy slippers" (her interpretation)


• a fun blue nightgown that allowed her to "feel her back" and a funny blue hat


• Grandma Weiss came and surprised both mom and Abby, she then filled her prescriptions while Mom waited for Abby to get out of surgery (this was mom's favorite,thanks Janene!)


• Grandma Weiss brought Balloons, Popsicles and a movie!


• and of course Popsicles and ice cream have been her main form of food today and I'm sure for the next few days, needless to say she's in heaven.

It was so sweet as she was waking up from surgery. She was whining and crying and asking for Daddy. I love that me going back to work has allowed my girls to really bond with their daddy. She kept asking to go home and talk to daddy. It was a rare moment where Abby was almost still and willing to let me stroke her hair and rub her back.

Later this afternoon she told me that the sleeping mask "did feel like a horse was kissing her." (the anesthesiologist had told her it would)

She's been running around like a normal kid this afternoon, much to my disappointment (I was hoping I could get them both down napping so I could enjoy one as well) I have a feeling though tonight might not be so great, she's already started telling me her throat hurts-wish us luck!

Sophie and Abby watching a show and relaxing

The Dr told me after the surgery that her adenoids were so large that they were up into her nasal cavity. Here's hoping this helps stop the ear infections and the snoring!