Surgery

On Friday Ella went in for surgery to have her adenoids removed.  She was such the trooper first getting up at 5:30, and then not being able to have any food or drink all morning.  Eric and I were nervous for her, but we made it as relaxing and easy going as possible.   She had been having a hard time breathing and it had gotten worse.  She was even noticing and called it "bubbles in her nose" that was making it hard for her to breathe through her nose.  (Poor thing!!)  So she knew that the surgery was going to be when she went to sleep and the doctor would take the "bubbles" out so she could breathe well.

The surgical center we were at was very nice and the staff there was wonderful!  They were so sweet to Ella and really made the parents feel comfortable.  After we went back to pre-op Ella had to change into a gown and those hospital sock things.  I had to laugh because of all things, THAT was what she didn't like - the attire!   We waited for about an hour in pre-op which was hard for Eric and I because we were in one of those "curtain rooms" and Ella was on my lap wrapped in her blankie that we let her bring, saying she just wanted to go home.  The way she said it, so sad and tired, well....it was hard for me not to let the tears come.   Thank goodness for the i-phone because she was able to occupy herself with her cupcake game.  The nurse who took her back to surgery was very sweet and told her she could bring her blankie with her.  I think she saw Ella get a little nervous at that point, and that made her feel better.

Eric and I waited in the waiting room during surgery for about a half hour or so.  We kept ourselves busy playing Scrabble on our phones which kept our minds off the surgery.  Of course when they called our names to be able to go back to see Ella, we jumped up so fast you would have thought a fire was under our chair.  Seeing Ella in the bed, sound asleep with her blankie, with the IV and monitors put me in tears.  The surgery went very well, so we were extremely pleased.  Ella had a difficult time waking up which was hard for us, but when we were able to take her home she was snuggly with us and was very happy to be leaving.

At home she enjoyed laying on the couch, watching movies, and eating popsicles.

Such a trooper she was!!!  Eric and I were SO proud of her!!  She has had a wonderful recovery and has hardly needed any pain medicine.  Right away we could tell a difference in that you could hear it was easier for her to suck her thumb.  We have also noticed she is sleeping better at night and is breathing a LOT easier.  The best part is that SHE is excited that she sees a difference.  So clearly it was bothering her too.  We are SOOOOO happy that this has been a success and that she can have an easier time now. I am glad that all went well, and am glad that it is all behind us.  We love you Ella and are SOOOO proud of you!!!!

Below are pictures of them with the flowers that their great grandma sent them.  (VERY sweet!!)  Ella's was to get better soon, and Abby's was for being a good little sister and helping take care of Ella.   They were VERY excited!!