Pre-Surgery Libby in her Special PJs
Back in August, Libby had tubes put in, in the hopes that they would curtail her problem of recurring ear infections. No such luck. There was really no decrease in the number of ear infections Libby was getting, so it was time to move on to Phase 2: Tonsils and Adenoids. Libby was an absolute trooper the morning of the surgery. Unlike her trip to the hospital in August for tubes, she never cried or carried on because she was hungry and thirsty (which, of course, she was, since she hadn't eaten since 8pm the previous day). She was pretty much occupied by the fish (pronounced: "chips") in the waiting room. Once we got back to the prep area, Libby changed into her "special" pjs, got a new stuffed animal, and colored with Mom.
Post-Surgery Libby and Dora
When it was time to go back, she kissed Mommy and went in Dad's arms with her entourage into the OR. The whole time she was great. She waived to the people in the funny masks, said "hi" to everyone and sat quietly in Dad's lap while the anesthetic was administered. After about thirty seconds, she drifted off to La La Land. This was much harder on Dad than it was on Libby. She came out of the surgery an hour later, a little groggy and bitter. She spent the morning and early afternoon eating ice chips and popsicles and drinking water and juice. She was such a good girl that she got to go home the very same day! It's been a rough go since she's been home, but in the long run this will be a good thing for her. And while Libby hasn't been sleeping much, Mary has been on a two-day vacation with Grammie and Papa Hanna. She's definitely not complaining! For her troubles, Libby got her very first pet, her own fish! Can't wait to tell her we're having "chip"sticks for dinner tonight!
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