Getting ready to go home

Jack was finally taken to the recovery room and we got to see him shortly after 6pm last night. He was a little frantic when we got in there because he was trying to find the tag on his blanket and his blanket was lying underneath him. He just has to hold that tag and suck his thumb and all is right in the world. So, once we got the blanket out, he cuddled up with me and dozed for a bit and came out of the anesthesia just fine. We had the anesthesiologist put Jack's IV in his right hand this time so he could suck his thumb and that made things much easier this time. I think maybe he dozed a bit more and was a little more groggy.

Jack in the recovery room:




















We left the surgery center about 8. A very long day.

Dr. Renisch and Dr. Roberson and pleased with the outcome. They said the ears look symmetrical and that the canal placement is good. Dr. Reinisch worked on the back of Jack's right ear for a bit and that lengthened things a little. He said there were some glands that he drained that were creating some of the bumps. I have to say, the wait is just torture.

Jack back at the hotel watching TV:

















I forgot to ask for their pictures, but when I get them, I will post them here:


Last night, we gave Jack some of the tylenol with coedine before bed and he woke with a start at 2:30am. He just sat straight up. He was shaking a little and a bit feverish, so we gave him another dose of the tylenol and he slept most of the rest of the night. He was up a bit off and on and I am very tired. I can tell sleeping on his right ear is not feeling right to him but I think he will get used to it.

We are staying at the Embassy Suites in Santa Clara and it has been very nice. If we come again, this will be our spot. It was not too far from the surgery center and Chris has frequent points that we are using to defray the cost. So, Chris and Jack went down to get breakfast while I got a little more sleep. We are now packing up and going to head home. More soon...