Madalyn....Tubes in her Ears

Our day began at 4:00 am this morning, or should I say 6:00 am Monday morning, because Kevin and I only got about an hour of sleep last night; we just couldn't sleep. We had to have Madalyn at the Surgery Center in Aiken at 6:15 am this morning to get tubes put in her ears. We actually got there at 5:50 and we had to wait for the place to open.  My parents came with us and helped us out today.

Madalyn couldn't understand why the houses that we passed didn't have their lights on. It wasn't too long before she was back asleep.

Madalyn watching TV before her surgery.

Madalyn's pretty bracelets, which she didn't like at all and wanted them off.

When it was time for her to go back, a nurse carried her. I was so proud of Madalyn; she went with that nurse without even a whimper and no tears. I was the one that teared up. (I always get emotional when I am with someone and they get taken back to surgery and especially this being my child.)  The procedure lasted about 15 minutes and she was only under for about 5 minutes. The procedure went well. Her left ear was not infected at this time, but her right ear was full of puss. The doctor said it was very inflamed so much that  her ear had started to bleed. So I am glad we got this done. The tubes have to stay in for at least 6 months to a year. If they come out before 6 months, she has to get them redone. So I hope and pray that doesn't happen and that this will help her ears to stay well.  She goes back in 4 weeks for a check up.

They kept telling us that from the anesthesia, when she woke up she would be screaming and crying. They said until she got woken up good and it got out of her system there wasn't much we could do for her. They were right, she cried and cried for about 40 minutes. I  just sat on the bed with her and held her. She didn't understand what was going on.

Madalyn's recovery room was decorated with Disney Fairies.

Back at home, watching TV and eating a Popsicle.

For the most part, after we got home Madalyn has been her normal self. She would have moments where she would just start crying and around lunch time she started crying and saying her right ear hurt. After some Tylenol and a nap she was doing better. Her right ear especially is draining. We have to put these drops in her ears 5 times a day and Madalyn hates those.  And she has to wear ear plugs when she gets in the bath tub or pool until the tubes are out or possibly longer.

I knew that one person or should I say one "kitty" that could help Madalyn feel better. So we went to see Bella at Meme's house this evening.

Bella; such a pretty kitty!