Right after we got home.I cannot say how well Connor did after his surgery today. We were a bit scared after we talked to the doctor - because he was worried. He said his ears were a mess, and had to actually patch a hole in his eardrum in his right ear, and create a new hole for the new tube. His adenoids and tonsils were so big, that he had to cauterize more than he would've liked in order to prevent blood loss.
After surgery, they brought him back to us. There is no feeling to describe what happens to you when you see your little boy, your baby, being brought back to you asleep, drooling dark red, because he won't swallow. Then holding this little boy in your arms as he sleeps off his anesthesia for a couple of hours.
Connor woke up around 3:30, and immediately started drinking. The doctor thought we were going to have to give him liquids in a syringe because he wasn't sure when he would drink again. Connor even attempted to eat a couple bites of applesauce they gave us at the hospital.
By the time we arrived home, Connor had downed about 8 ounces of juice. He walked to the fridge and got himself a yogurt, and after that, enjoyed the following:
- Three packs of apple & cinnamon oatmeal
- A handful of blueberries
- A bite of ice cream
- Part of my dinner role
- A few bites of my pulled pork
- About 10 bites of a mashed up baked potato
After we finished dinner, he walked to the pantry and brought me the squeeze cheese. He wanted crackers and cheese, which I talked him out of by distracting him.
He's asleep in bed now, and we have to wake him every 4 hours to give him Tylenol - or else we'll be in trouble (the doctor assured us).
I'm sure we have a long recovery ahead, but this little boy is such a trooper!
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Such a sweetie! We hope he's feeling better soon.
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