9:00am
Surgery went well. The doctor said we definitely made the right call to do everything we did. He said her ears were really bad (currently infected). Her tonsils were touching they were so inflammed and her adenoids were large as well. With her history of chronic sinus and ear infections that then lead to an asthma exacerbation, he is hoping she will be healthier overall and if she does get sick is more comfortable and gets over it faster!
9:15am
I got to hold her in recovery. She was crying, "Mommy, mommy," when I walked in and when she was placed in my arms she immediately stopped. She dozed on and off in my arms and when she perked up said, "Mommy, I love you!" Melted my heart. The nurses loved her and called her a "doll baby". She is such a sweetheart.
10:00am
We got into a peds room and she did very well. Began drinking fluids, eating applesauce, talking and was up watching tv. She was a bit groggy from the pain meds, but doing great for a 2 yr old!
12:00-4:45
We hung out in her room all day and must have watched the TinkerBell movie 5 times! She drank and grazed all day (applesauce, goldfish, mac-n-cheese, grilled cheese, pears, and cookies)! She hardly napped. The doctor came in at 3pm and said if I felt comfortable we could go home, or we could stay. I made the decision to go home because she was doing so well eating, drinking, voiding, and pain under control. She finally took a nap the last hour and a half and refreshed her so we went home.
Our experience at St. Vincent and the Payton Manning Children's Hospital was wonderful! That is huge of me to say as I work for the competitor (Riley/Clarian)!
We got home and settled in about 6:30 last night. Sadie was VERY happy to be home. Jared and I enjoyed our time alone with her. It has been a struggle to give her all her meds...ear drops 2 times a day, breathing treatments 2 times a day, and her pain med every 4 hours. We literally have to wrestle her to do them, but we get it done! She went to bed without and complaints last night at 7:45pm. I woke her up twice in the middle of the night for pain meds, but she slept like a ROCK through the night! I know we made the best decision to come home because I doubt she would have slept that well in the hospital.
Bryce did well at Aunt Gayle's last night, cried a little bit, but after having 2 songs sung to him he slept like a rock. He didn't want to leave her house to go to preschool! We will pick him up at 1. I can't wait to see him, haven't seen him since Tuesday night! He has missed Sadie and made a card for her (reported from our sitter and Aunt Gayle). He even talked to Sadie on the phone last night and asked if she was feeling better?!?!? It was too cute!
Sadie and I are just hanging around the house today. She continues to eat and drink well. She has been a bit clingy to me, but I am enjoying the snuggle time! I did get her down for a morning nap, again with no complaints.
Thank you all for your prayers and concerns. Having all of you care about her so much has been wonderful! I truly am blessed and could not ask for a better support system from all of my friends and family (far and near)!
Love to all,
Ashley
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Sadie's Surgery-Today
Here is the low down on Sadie's Surgery...
We are to check-in at St.Vincent's Hospital (about 25 min from our
house) at 6:30 am this morning.
Surgery is scheduled for 7:30 am and will last about 45min- 1hour. She is having new ear tubes put in and her tonsils and adenoids taken out.
They will keep her 8 hours after surgery to be sure she is staying hydrated and there is no bleeding. If she's doing well they will send us home, if not we will stay over night.
The biggest concern they have for a 2 year old is their refusal to drink due to the pain. I pray that Sadie is not a stubborn 2 year old and cooperates!
My Aunt Gayle is keeping Bryce overnight tomorrow so we can concentrate on Sadie.
Thank you for all the concerns and prayers! I will keep you all updated on her progress!
We are to check-in at St.Vincent's Hospital (about 25 min from our
house) at 6:30 am this morning.
Surgery is scheduled for 7:30 am and will last about 45min- 1hour. She is having new ear tubes put in and her tonsils and adenoids taken out.
They will keep her 8 hours after surgery to be sure she is staying hydrated and there is no bleeding. If she's doing well they will send us home, if not we will stay over night.
The biggest concern they have for a 2 year old is their refusal to drink due to the pain. I pray that Sadie is not a stubborn 2 year old and cooperates!
My Aunt Gayle is keeping Bryce overnight tomorrow so we can concentrate on Sadie.
Thank you for all the concerns and prayers! I will keep you all updated on her progress!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
No "Turning" Back Now.
Well, we have entered into a world of no turning back. Sadie had her first dance class this week. She LOVED it! You could hardly tell it was her first day. She followed right along with all the other girls. It was adorable and brought the BIGGEST smile to my face to see her SO happy.
She sat, patiently, waiting her turn just BEAMING with delight. What a special moment for me to see her in that light!
On a side note, Bryce was such a good listener during dance class and sat in his chair the entire time! Bryce will begin soccer in the spring...he is super excited!
She sat, patiently, waiting her turn just BEAMING with delight. What a special moment for me to see her in that light!
On a side note, Bryce was such a good listener during dance class and sat in his chair the entire time! Bryce will begin soccer in the spring...he is super excited!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Birthdays, Snow Days, Sick Days….
Well the full swing of winter is upon us. In the Hamilton household we know it’s winter for a few reasons…
Reason #1 BIRTHDAYS!!!! (And an Anniversary)
Sadie turned 2 on January 14th. Bryce and I made a cake for her on her actual birthday and the kids had a hay-day decorating it with all the sprinkles!
Jared and I celebrated our 6th Wedding Anniversary on January 24th (also Bryce's birthday). It's amazing to look back and see how much we have done together.
We had both the kid’s parties on the same day. Bryce was super excited as this was the first year he was able to invite friends. He had his party at Monkey Joe’s, it’s a place full of inflatable jumpers and slides (the parents are even allowed to go on them)! Bryce was super excited to share his “Incredible” themed birthday with his friends. He truly enjoys being 4!
We had Sadie’s party back at our house with all of our family. She had a Hi-5 themed birthday. Hi-5 is a kids’ show on Discovery Kids that has lots of singing, dancing and skits. Sadie is OBSESSED with it…it plays non-stop on one of our DVD players! She loves to say she is “2” and is living up to it, complete with imagination, energy and of course tantrums!
Reason #2 SNOW!!!!
Snow has been falling, falling, and falling. Bryce LOVED the snow!!!! He crawled in it and “rolled down the hill”. Jared bought a snow-blower this year and has definitely got his use out of it this season. These snow days have lead to some school delays and cancellations for preschool this week and I have enjoyed spending the extra time with my kiddos.
Reason #3 SICKNESS!!!!
Sadie was diagnosed with asthma last year and we were lucky to escape the entire summer and fall without any flare-ups or use of the nebulizer. Well, that has all changed. All the yucky germs are lurking about and caught Sadie! She had a double ear infection, sinus infection and flare-up all at once, so the nebulizer is back in full use! We also found out that Sadie’s ear tubes are no longer functional so she will have a new pair put in. With her history, her ENT feels it’s best to also remove her tonsils and adenoids at the same time. She is scheduled for surgery on February 24th. Sadie did great with her last surgery, but this one has a bit more recovery to overcome and I pray God’s blessing for a speedy recovery!
Bryce has usually been my “healthy” kids, but these yucky germs got the best of him as well. He has had an ear infection, a sinus infection, and the stomach virus…yuck!
We are on the mend to good health. I just hope Spring gets her QUICK!!!
So, that’s the update in the Hamilton household for the Winter of 2010!
Reason #1 BIRTHDAYS!!!! (And an Anniversary)
Sadie turned 2 on January 14th. Bryce and I made a cake for her on her actual birthday and the kids had a hay-day decorating it with all the sprinkles!
Jared and I celebrated our 6th Wedding Anniversary on January 24th (also Bryce's birthday). It's amazing to look back and see how much we have done together.
We had both the kid’s parties on the same day. Bryce was super excited as this was the first year he was able to invite friends. He had his party at Monkey Joe’s, it’s a place full of inflatable jumpers and slides (the parents are even allowed to go on them)! Bryce was super excited to share his “Incredible” themed birthday with his friends. He truly enjoys being 4!
We had Sadie’s party back at our house with all of our family. She had a Hi-5 themed birthday. Hi-5 is a kids’ show on Discovery Kids that has lots of singing, dancing and skits. Sadie is OBSESSED with it…it plays non-stop on one of our DVD players! She loves to say she is “2” and is living up to it, complete with imagination, energy and of course tantrums!
Reason #2 SNOW!!!!
Snow has been falling, falling, and falling. Bryce LOVED the snow!!!! He crawled in it and “rolled down the hill”. Jared bought a snow-blower this year and has definitely got his use out of it this season. These snow days have lead to some school delays and cancellations for preschool this week and I have enjoyed spending the extra time with my kiddos.
Reason #3 SICKNESS!!!!
Sadie was diagnosed with asthma last year and we were lucky to escape the entire summer and fall without any flare-ups or use of the nebulizer. Well, that has all changed. All the yucky germs are lurking about and caught Sadie! She had a double ear infection, sinus infection and flare-up all at once, so the nebulizer is back in full use! We also found out that Sadie’s ear tubes are no longer functional so she will have a new pair put in. With her history, her ENT feels it’s best to also remove her tonsils and adenoids at the same time. She is scheduled for surgery on February 24th. Sadie did great with her last surgery, but this one has a bit more recovery to overcome and I pray God’s blessing for a speedy recovery!
Bryce has usually been my “healthy” kids, but these yucky germs got the best of him as well. He has had an ear infection, a sinus infection, and the stomach virus…yuck!
We are on the mend to good health. I just hope Spring gets her QUICK!!!
So, that’s the update in the Hamilton household for the Winter of 2010!
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