This time tomorrow...

...we'll have been at the hospital for an hour awaiting Georgia's tonsils/adenoids/tubes surgery. I just spoke the the office and they moved her surgery to 11:15am--originally 9:15am, then 12:15pm, but whatever, they have their reasons, right?? I just hope Georgia isn't sitting in a puddle of tears and anxiety.

I recently learned that if you are going to do surgery you ought to do it BEFORE the 4th of July weekend because AFTER the 4th of July all the interns are new. So we just squeaked it in, eh? Hopefully we'll be long gone before all the newbies descend on us like vultures circling for carcasses. LONG before.

We're staying overnight, but apparently it is up for debate whether or not this is necessary. Our doctor keeps all kids with DS overnight though and I'm not going to complain or worry about it. I am sort of a paranoid freak and I just like to be amidst the people who know what to do if she stops breathing or something. Having been there, it ain't fun. That was a TOTALLY different situation regarding too much morphine (and granted we were IN the hospital when it happened), but still. THEY knew what to do when it happened.

I digress.

I am a basket case already, awaiting the arrival of my dad and stepmom who are going to look after Rainer during the day tomorrow.

I just can't wait to be on the other side of surgery. (I can't believe I am uttering that phrase again.)

Soon enough we'll be thinking, "Ahhhh, this is the life...

Yesiree, Bob. THIS is the Life!"

Comments

[Wendy P]

I'll be praying for y'all.

Those pictures make me think about paintings, for some reason. Lovely!

[RK]

Those are crazy good, yet simple pictures...wow. And we're praying for a smooth process, great nurses in post op, and a hospital stay so complication- free you almost actually enjoy it.

Ps...please know you can always call anytime, even if you just need to rant about something silly like the uncomfortable chairs in the waiting room or the lack of quality rest availability overnight.

[Melissa]

Of course you are nervous. I remember it all too well. When does she have to be NPO by? Hopefully, they moved gave her more time to drink clears when they moved the time later? That may help her not notice the lack of breakfast. If you have any last minute ?'s or fears, give me a call. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

And not only are the pictures beautiful, but I Love love LOVE the chairs! Are those the ones you painted???

[Julia]

Holy cow how big is that tree in the picture????

Good luck!

[Elizabeth]

1. I love your adirondack chairs! They got done! Where did you get them?
2. All my best thoughts to you and G. Are you doing ok?

[starrlife]

I concur- great pics! And I will be thinking of you guys and knowing exactly what you are going through!Hugs and peace to you and Georgia!

[Lauren]

Good luck tomorrow! Sending lots of love your way!

[Brandie]

Thinking of you and Georgia today. Great pics and chairs!

[Maggie Mae]

Prayers headed your way. We went through that at the end of March. Good luck!

[Liz]

UGGGH
i wanna come viz and sit in the adz.