The Big Day!

Today was the big day. I set my alarm for 3:15 am, woke up Brooklyn to nurse, since she had to fast 6 hours before her procedure and I didn't want her going 12 hours without eating. She ate a little and went right back to sleep. We woke her up at 7:30, changed her diaper and put her right into the carseat. She doesn't love going into her carseat, especially when her tummy is hungry. We didn't have a peaceful car ride to the hospital.

We checked into Children's Hospital around 8:30. What a great place! The staff was so friendly and really helped ease our anxieties. I didn't even cry...I think I cried all my tears yesterday! After the nurse checked Brooklyn in, we waited a half hour for the nurse to bring us down to the floor that the procedure took place. That was the longest half hour of our lives.

Looking good in the mini hospital gown. Brooklyn was very patient. She was actually MUCH better than we thought she was going to be.

At 9:30 we were taken to the 3rd floor, introduced to the anesthesiologist and spoke to Dr. Flanary. We said our "see you in a little bits", gave her a kiss and headed to the family waiting room. I quickly kissed her and walked away - be strong, be strong, be strong...

We waited about 15 minutes and Dr. Flanary came and let us know that everything went well. Then the anesthesiologist came and brought me to her in the recovery room. That was the hardest part for me. She had so many cords attached to her. I was able to nurse her right away. She latched on just wonderfully and ate well. Phew!

We were moved back to the room we started in and had to wait there for an hour to be sure she was good to go. We were discharged around 11:45. We were very impressed with the staff at Children's Hospital. Everything went very well and Brooklyn was such a good little girl.

Ryan and I played the tongue game with her while we waited to be discharged. She is able to stick out her tongue now ! YIPEE! It was funny to watch her move it around in her mouth.

So happy! I am sure she has no idea what just happened to her.

We are very thankful that everything went well. It was a very nerve racking morning, but we are glad we did it. Thank you to everyone who kept us in your thoughts and prayers last night and this morning. We sincerely appreciate all your love and support.