The whole procedure from check in to discharge went amazingly well. Not a single tear from Harper... and maybe just a couple from mama.
Her first set of tubes went in when she was just 11 months old and lasted just over a year. They worked wonders when they were in place, so we are praying these last long enough to get her through the next couple of years until she is clear of ear infections.
We went to the same hospital as we did 20 months ago, but the experience this time was so much smoother! Probably due to the wonderful nurses who let us stay with her constantly (other than the actual operation) and Harper being older and able to understand a bit more about what was going on.
I got to suit up again and go in with her to the operating room while they put her to sleep. This time I was able to hold her in my lap and snuggle her until she was asleep, which made a huge difference! I gave her a quick kiss, cried a few tears, then joined Taylor in the waiting room.
The whole procedure was done in about 40 minutes and then they called us back to be with her. She was still asleep and looked so peaceful. As she woke up, she was confused and groggy, but us being right there eased her transition smoothly and we were discharged in about 30 minutes.
Harper didn't want to go right home... she was perfectly content walking around the hospital and checking out everybody else recovering.
We came right home and promptly snuggled up on the couch and begin our marathon of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. It's only been a few hours and she already seems almost back to her sweet self.
Thanks to God and all our sweet friends and family for their prayers today!
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