Friday, we went down to Palo Alto for Jack's preop appointment. We met with Bruna and Dr. Colen. Jack had his ear cleaned out and I think it has helped his hearing. He did really good with it - with a little bribery. Bruna was so great in talking to him and distracting him while he laid there - she is just great. We filled out all of the paperwork and got our prescription for Jack's antibiotics for after surgery.
Then I took Jack to buy a new hat. Last surgery was in January so we weren't outside much. This time will be different. So, I thought it might help for him to pick out his own hat. After a long search in Old Navy, we found the shark hat. Get ready to see a lot of this one, Jack LOVES it and mom is happy. Here he is playing in the dirt at Darby's track meet today.
Chris' mom will be here tomorrow to stay with the kids and we will head to Palo Alto. We have to be at the surgery center bright and early at 6:15am on Monday. We are excited and anxious all at once. It seems easier in some ways this time around, because we know a little more what to expect. In other ways, I dread the weeks to follow. Most of all, I dread finding ways to keep Jack from running around for the next 3-4 weeks. I have bought a new Thomas movie, some new Thomas books and take along size Thomas trains. I also got a a very soft pillow for Jack in the hopes that it will make it easier for him to sleep on his right ear. Since he came home with us, he has pretty much always slept on his left side. That will all end on Monday. I think he is getting used to his medpor ear on the right, but not quite enough to want to sleep on it. Hopefully, the pillow will help.
I have not blogged much about our new terror Moxie. She has steadily been munching her way through our house and yard. She is not trusted really anywhere. The kids are enjoying her, except when they have some precious belonging shredded while backs are turned. This recently happened to Jack's favorite stuffed animal, Rhino. Rhino went to Palo Alto with us last time, and he is making the trip again. Only this time, I have suggested to Jack that maybe the doctors can fix up Rhino and give him a little surgery while Jack gets his big ear. I plan to sew Rhino up while we are in the waiting room and we will see if they will bandage him all up after surgery. Jack seemed VERY excited about Rhino's surgery while he has not really been too excited about his own. I think this will help distract him a bit and we will be able to focus on Rhino getting patched up. Here is a picture of poor Rhino...
I will plan to blog regularly again over the next few weeks to keep everyone updated on Jack's progress.
Please keep him in your prayers!
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