Tubes

Isla got her first ear infection in September when she was 2 months old.  Since then, they have been so recurrent that she has lived with one big ear infection for 6 months that would not clear.  After a lot of thought and research, a push from my husband who had major ear problems and tubes as a kid, and some encouragement from smart people like Dr. J, we finally decided to get ear tubes for Isla.

We were really worried about the night before/morning of because Isla was not allowed to eat or drink after a certain point.  For an all-night breastfeeding baby, this had the potential to be a nightmare.  But, with some good teamwork, Dave and I avoided any major meltdowns.  I am sure he appreciates this 4am picture.  Thank goodness he doesn't read my blog. 

We had to be at the surgery center super early.  And thank you, goggles and severe lack of sleep, for destroying the skin around my eyes.  I am pretty sure there is no magic cream to fix those bags/wrinkles. 

Isla was such a trooper in pre-op.  We put on her little gown and she went through all of the exams.  Of course right when they came to take her to surgery, she realized she was hungry and grabbing for my #bewbs.  And man, when they took her away from me, she realized something was happening and boy oh boy was that a sad sight for a mama.  She was so upset.  Not being able to be with your baby during scary times is so unnatural! 

Of course I was a nervous wreck while she was in surgery.  When she came out, she screamed for 20 minutes.  It was awful.  (so mamas, if you do any anesthesia or surgery, just be prepared for the post-op crying.  It is terrible.)

But, we made it home, and Isla was back to playing and being her happy little self.  She is now 8 months, but I haven't made time to take the pictures yet. 

Is it spring yet?  To warmth and health....