Tomorrow morning is the Pumpkin's adenoid removal surgery. I am (understandably) nervous about the whole thing, as is Londo. I hear that the adenoid removal surgery by itself is usually pretty easy and kids recover very quickly. But as Londo pointed out last night, we can never expect anything to be easy or even typical with our daughter. Hope for the best, but plan for the worst, I always say.
I took her to a pre-op physical with her pediatrician yesterday, and even though she has a cough and a bit of a cold, they gave her the go-ahead. The appointment was not with our regular doctor, but I did pass by our regular doctor in the hall and told why were were there and that her surgery is on Wednesday. Our doctor looked at me and said, (I quote) "Good. I really think this is a good idea and the right thing to do for her." She really thinks it will help the Pumpkin's breathing and generally improve her quality of life, possibly even her quality of sleep. That helped a lot to hear, especially from the doctor who knows (and doesn't judge) everything about my daughter.
I have to be honest though, I'm not counting on anything. My hope for this surgery is that she doesn't get as many ear infections through this cold/flu season. She had 5 ear infections and multiple additional times that fluid was backed up in her ears though not infected. The ENT said that her ears look fine and she doesn't need tubes. We think the adenoids being enlarged might be causing the fluid backups and subsequent infections.
So that's my hope. And that's enough of a reason to get this surgery done. In an ideal world, it will help her breath better and sleep better, but I am pretty resigned to life with a poor sleeper.
Anyway, I'm trying not to dwell on it too much. In fact, this week's question of the week is simply designed to try and take my mind off the upcoming surgery...
Got anything good to share?
I'll start by saying that Londo introduced me to Cee Lo Green's F@#% You, aka Forget You, song and video last night. Not only that, but then he showed me this video clip from Glee. I loved it, so I am sharing it with you. You're welcome. Also, I have no idea why I'm not watching that show, except that it's on at a bad time for me and my DVR.
What about you? Got a good story? Funny website? Awesome video? Please share something with me to help take my mind off my worries! TIA!
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Q: "What kind of bees produce milk?"
A: "Boobies." (haha, I kill me!)
Remember that today is the tomorrow you were so worried about yesterday. All of you really will be just fine. Hugs!
Best of luck tomorrow.
The joke we've been recycling since Halloween: "What's a ghost's favorite dessert?"
"Boo-berry pie."
Something that may make you smile (it does me):
Look at a Lalaloopsy doll. Now think of Coraline.
Creepy.
Hey, I had my tonsils out when I was three. Like your daughter had lots of ear infections etc. before that. It's all good!!!
I will be thinking of you all and sending good vibes your way!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16cWiWj--8E&feature=player_embedded
My friend Shane linked to this on fb and it made me laugh. Hopefully it doesn't offend you. :) (also Hush's joke made me remember seeing it. lol)
ok, you asked for it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XsSoMBVF3w
i am telling you, that is a black man who LOVES HIM some Pokemon!
(NSFW language)
You guys are awesome. Thanks!
@hush and @Jacquie - Those are just my kind of jokes. In fact, I was laughing about them all day. I do have the sense of humor of a 5 yo.
@Becoming Mommy - OMG! That is scary! Real Coraline dolls. Yikes.
@susan - Thanks so much! We are hoping it helps the ear infections.
@BisBink - Thanks!
@mom2boy - HA! That's pretty funny. Everyone be warned though: There is some nudity in that video.
@Anonymous - Very funny. That man really does love Pokemon! And that language really is not safe for work!
I've got nothing funny right now... but if you go over to Cloud's blog she has a new post of funny stuff. :) Good luck today.
She'll be FIIINNNNNEEE!!
Sorry I didn't have time to come read this post back when it was actually, you know, relevant! I hope you got sufficient distractions. And I'm glad it is all over!
I'm late! I hope things went well and she not only has a wonderful recovery but that it helps her sleep immensely.
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