At the Hospital
Yesterday was a long day for us. After waking up every hour and not getting much of any sleep I had to wake up at 5 am to get over to the hospital by 7am for Garrett to have his cath procedure done prior to his surgery. They had to go in through two different areas to get to his heart and lungs to take measurements of pressures and flows of the blood so they will have a better idea of what they need to do with his final surgery. They went in on his neck and his groin.
They gave him his mask to play with before they started anything. He put stickers all over it and then he chose a strawberry scented chapstick to rub on the inside so it would smell good.
Yesterday was a long day for us. After waking up every hour and not getting much of any sleep I had to wake up at 5 am to get over to the hospital by 7am for Garrett to have his cath procedure done prior to his surgery. They had to go in through two different areas to get to his heart and lungs to take measurements of pressures and flows of the blood so they will have a better idea of what they need to do with his final surgery. They went in on his neck and his groin.
They gave him his mask to play with before they started anything. He put stickers all over it and then he chose a strawberry scented chapstick to rub on the inside so it would smell good.
He loved the smell so much he wanted everyone to smell it. He let the nurses, doctors, Jack, and me all have multiple turns putting the mask to our faces to smell it. Well, he's actually the one that put it up to everyone's faces. They also gave him medicine that helped relax him so he wouldn't care what was going on. He was so funny when they were wheeling him up to the ICU. He was just laughing and then starting to fall around. Acting a little loopy and drunklike. It was so funny to watch.
And this is him in recovery after they were finished.
Here's where they went in on his neck.
After having 3 popsicles it was finally time for some real food! Chicken tenders, Macaroni and Cheese, lemonade, and a chocolate chip cookie. He devoured most of it and I had a few bites.
I guess you could say we're getting a little preview and practice before the big surgery.
At the Airport
Sunday morning we went to church for about 40 min or so and then it was off to the airport to say goodbye to my dad who was flying down to Houston and eventually Iraq. I had to go home and change because the boots I were wearing were killing my feet. So I traded for some more comfortable shoes and jeans.
Jack with Grandpa and Grandma. Jack will be a bit different the next time Grandpa gets to hold him. Good luck Dad!
3 comments:
That was very nice blog. I was smiling and tearing up at the same time. Thanks for the pics I luv 'em.
Curtis
As hard as it is that your dad is leaving at least he will be with some family! He is going to the same place as Curtis right? Will he have to be there a year too?
I'm glad your little guy made it though the hospital stuff ok! You amaze me! I would be a total reck if my boys had to have heart surgeries! I guess you just have to do it and deal with it. I hope Curtis will be here for his next surgery! My niece that has heart stuff that is his age will have to have another surgery this next year too. Good luck!
Awhhhh, that just breaks my heart to see little Garrett in a hospital bed! He does so great! So do you for that matter! iT'S GOTTA BE %$#@! YOUR ALL AMAZING!!
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