My baby girl

[poohbear]

I know that a lot of people have children who go through this but it is always different when it is your own. My baby girl had to go to the Ears, Nose, and Throat specialist today. The doctor wants to do a tonsillectomy, adnordetomy (sp?), and put tubes in her ears. I know that it will probably be the best thing for her but she is 3 months shy of 3 years old and I hate the idea of putting her "under". One of my boys had tubes in his ears at around 2 and it was a blessing. I am just scared for my baby. Please pray for me and my baby girl. I will update when I speak with the women who schedules the appointments. She is suppose to call me tomorrow or Tuesday to let me know when the surgery will be.

Thank You!!!

[danburrito]

I will be praying for your daughter and your family. My son had it done just before his 4th birthday. They did not put tubes in his ears, however. They did take out the tonsils and the adenoids. It was very scary for me. I cried the whole 4-5 minutes he was in surgery, it didn't take long at all. He was very doped up when he was brought to me. He didn't even know who I was. That was the most disturbing part of me, for me. Thank God, he is my only child to have this surgery done. It is very hard on a mother and father to have a child get sick and have an operation so young. You will see that in no time, she will be back to her old self, and you will be glad you had the surgery done, in the long run. It is just hard to imagine such a small child going through it, until it is one of your own. God Bless your daughter and your family through this difficult time in your lives. I pray everything goes well for you all.

[capricorn]

Every thing will be all right. As scary as it might be, all one can do is to be strong and put it in GOD's hands. Remember GOD does not want us to worry. :)

[Docmom]

Bless Your heart Pooh. I will pray for your little one.

[Ranger]

Oh my gosh poohbear I am so sorry that you & yours will be facing this.

I will put y'all in my prayer book & start praying now. Let us know when the surgery will be.

[poohbear]

I want to thank all of you for your support. I know that it will be a good thing, in the long run, but for now it is hard to not worry. I am doing much better about it today.

I got the call today setting the surgery for January 25th (in Abilene). I have to go for the pre-op on Tuesday, January 17th. I am glad that they are scheduling it 3 1/2 weeks from now. This will give us time to get my middle child's (who will be 10 on Jan. 9th) birthday party out of the way and the rest of the oldest child's (who is 13) out-of-town basketball games over with. I hate to miss those. I want to be able to devote all of my time to "Baby Girl" when she is recovering.

Thank you again and continue to pray for us. I truly appreciate it.

God Bless!!!

[mbh76437]

you all in our prayers

[mrschristian]

I'm praying for you and her. I was 19 when I had my tonsils and adenoids taken out. It was a bummer, but I'm such a baby..LOL I always hear that it's best if a child has it done because they bounce back so much quicker. I agree with that. My son had tubes put in his ears when he was 4. He was ready to play that afternoon after the anesthesia wore off. I understand how anxiety can creep in as a parent. I pray for a speedy recovery for your little girl, and I pray for peace for you. Keep us informed on how she does ok!!!

[sum1unique]

My 2 girls had it done the same day by Dr Goodnight there in Abilene. It was tough being a single parent taking care of both of them coming out of surgery. But we managed, and in just a few days they were back on their feet.
I will pray for you though cause I know I was worried also when I went through it.

[memaw]

Poohbear, I don't know you however I will also be praying for your child & you as well, my son had tonsillitis & bronchitis from a very young age & was in / out of hospital frequently until we agreed to have his tonsils/ adenoids removed @ the age of 3, after that he was so much better & was seldom ever sick & that was years & years ago so I am sure medicine has evolved to great degrees since then, of course when our children go thru these medical situations, it is quite normal we as parents worry, so just try to be tough & we will all do a lot of praying that all will be just fine. God Bless You & Yours.

[poohbear]

Thank you to everyone. My baby girl has her Pre-Op appointment on Tuesday the 17th. It will be then that they give us the time of surgery on the 25th. I will be sure and post it here so you all can continue to pray for us.

[Ranger]

We are still praying for you & your baby girl & will increase on the day of surgery--January 25th. We have it marked on our calendar.

[mbh76437]

I know it is scary We have had to do the same in the past. But she will be fine. We will be praying for you and her.

[RogueEconomist]

praying

[Girlie]

Will be waiting to hear ... and continuing to pray for her and your family.

[poohbear]

Thank you!

[poohbear]

We went today for my baby girl's pre-op appointment. They tested her ears and said that she could hear well, but there was still a lot of pressure in her ears. That is just reaffirmation that she needs the tubes. It was actually funny because the doctor said, " Maybe when she gets the tubes she will be able to talk better." If any of you know my baby, she talks clear and non-stop, as it is. I can't imagine it being any better.

Anyway, please pray for all of us. She is set up to have the tubes, tonsillectomy, and adnoidectomy(sp?) on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 AM. They said she would stay at the surgery center for 2 to 4 hours and then go home.

Thank you all for all of the prayers, so far and for those continued prayers.

[earlyup]

Pooh- the best thing you can do is get the ice cream ready. I assure you, it is much better than you think. I had a son who was very small when he had it done & that was 20 plus years ago, a couple of years ago had a child I raise go through it & by the next day he was wanting to go play. Slept most of the first day & got a lot of pampering. I promise, mom will take it harder than the child. LOL- We are with you!!!

[wellspring]

My daughter was 18 months when she had tubes put in and adnoids and tonsils removed. With her she was not hearing hardly anything. She came through the surgery with flying colors. I remeber that she was barely talking before we had the surgery done. Within a week she was talking up a storm and has not been quiet hardly a day since.

I know how scarry it is to face the surgery but in terms of my daughters health it was worth all the worry and praying. She had had 22 diagnosed ear infections when they did the surgery. After that she was quite healthy. She did not miss a day of school until she got the flu in 8th grade. I will keep yall in my prayers.

[Girlie]

Oh boy !!!!! Babygirl talking better than she already does? My babygirl did that, too ... and she has never stopped!

I understand your hestitancy, but it will be over within about ten minutes (my babygirl's lasted 3 minutes, but your babygirl is having a little more done than mine did!) and then you can baby and spoil her! She'll heal quite well, and fairly quickly ... much quicker than any of us would with the same surgery.

Will keep praying ....

[poohbear]

I will be rather busy for the next few days so I thought I would go ahead and write and remind each of you to please be praying for my baby girl and all of our family. I know that God will protect her through this surgery. I just ask that you would please pray for her and also for our entire family.

Thank you! I will update on how she is doing as soon as I get a free minute.

[mrschristian]

She'll bounce back quickly!!! I'm praying for quick recovery for her and you too mom!! I know it can be pretty stressful for you too. Please do update us as soon as you can!

[Ranger]

poohbear--is it over with? I didn't catch the time that it was going to be but have been praying for y'all today & will continue.

Maybe someone else could give us an update.

[poohbear]

Thank you all for your prayers. Baby Girl came through the surgery with flying colors. The doctor and nurses said that she was so mature acting. She came out and cried for a bit and then she realized that it hurt a lot more to cry so she quietened down. She has been trying to talk just a little bit but mostly just nods to us. That is really unusual because Baby Girl is full of conversation, most of the time.

We are now home. She has moments of feeling great and wanting everything she can get to drink and eat. Then, mostly upon waking, she does not want anything but pain medicine and to be left alone.

We will be going through all of this for about 2 weeks. Baby Girl is not to leave the house for 7 days and then another week of very little activity. After that she should be better than ever.

Thank you all once again for your prayers. Please continue to pray for her speedy recovery and for her momma to be able to sleep. lol

Love,

[dolphins]

i am so glad to hear it. i will keep you all in my prayers for her recovery.

[mrschristian]

Let us know how she is doing throughout the next 2 weeks...also, let us know how YOU are doing too ok mom!!

[poohbear]

Today has been a little bit harder. My baby is in a little more pain than yesterday. The pain is kind of causing her to not drink as much as she should. I know she will get better. I am trying everyway possible to get her to drink.

Thank you again for all of your prayers. I really need them right now. I am a bit on the exhausted side. I slept a little bit last night but everytime she moved I would wake up. I think all of us experienced that. Since I slept by Baby Girl, the oldest slept with his daddy. When baby girl started to cry (just whimpering) the oldest just about knocked his daddy out on the floor, hollering, "Sisters crying....hurry....hurry!" It was really sweet. The boys are both taking extra special care of Baby Girl since her surgery.

God bless all of you and I will update more at a later date.

[godsent]

Hey poohbear soory to hear this ya'll will be in my thoughts and prayers .My son was 18 months old when he went under they just came and grab him form my arms he screamed he was so sick tho .i just cryed and prayed the whole time he was out But he did will and it was the best thing for him he's 20 yrs old now and is fine .My prayers are truly with you.