Wow, looking back on it now, it was a great worry for nothing.
We got to the hospital at 11:45 and checked in. Moey got her fancy ankle bracelet and we went upstairs to the waiting room.
About 10 minutes later we were called in to get all set in a private room. Moey got to wear her very first johnnie shirt and little yellow socks that made her feet look like duck flippers. {they were the cutest things}.
For the next 30-45 minutes it was hustle and bustle. Some nurses said they were running 40 minutes late....others said Mo was next in line. I honestly think they lied to us. It was to make things fast and quick so we didn't have much time to think, or cry, haha. Many doctors and nurses came in, asked all the same questions over and over. Wanda...the "booboo" lady is my new favorite nurse of all time. She came in to take Moey's blood to check her hemoglobin before surgery. She was 5 foot nothing and full of energy. She told us about how she took her grand babies to "Big Bird" aka...Giant Eagle to get some "fun cereal" because she had gotten "that kinda paycheck". She was so good, Moey had no clue what had happened.
Korey came in and helped Moey learn more about her special mask and funny hats she would see in "her room". She also did a "separation trial" where she took Mo on a walk down the hall to see how she would do with the nurses when they bring her down to surgery. Mo did great. It was probably because Korey was very pretty :)
Then it was time! Lots of forms to sign and initial. Lots of reassuring words, and then Nurse Brian came in to take Mo. He gathered up her "friend", blanket, and paci...let us give kisses and then took her down the hall.
I was very surprised at how I did not cry at all. I was so calm, the staff just made me feel so much at ease.
Papa and I went down to the cafeteria to get a snack, by the time we got back up the one flight of stairs (about 10 minutes later!) they were already paging us to the desk! Dr. N was already there to see us! That was fast!!! He said everything went perfect and they were able to get a "significant amount" of fluid out of her ears.
In about 5 more minutes we were called over to the desk again, we were able to go back to see our Moey!!!
When we saw her in recovery she was sitting up snuggled by a nurse. As soon as she saw me she reached for me. We got comfortable in a chair together, and then she started to get really fussy. She was waking up, very confused. Poor baby! Her recovery nurse, Debbie, asked us if we wanted apple juice or gatorade. Appa Jee all the way. She also asked if we wanted a bottle or sippy....um bottle...lets just break the rules today shall we?
So Debbie came back with a full strength apple juice bottle for Mo. Moey was instantly happy and snuggled right in with her cold, sweet juice.
Soon, we were able to move to phase II recovery, watched some spongebob and got a visit from two hospital clowns. Now, normally I am super freaked out by clowns. But these two volunteers were so adorable...they were so sweet to our Moey, and gave her special treats to remember them by. They were telling the kids they had face surgery....it was hilarious.
After Mo was discharged, we went home and took a 3 hour nap. Mo woke up, hungry and her regular self....well as much as could be expected. Tomorrow we are just going to snuggle and play all day.
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