Surgery Update

Well, we are home from the hospital. We were there Thursday and Friday. Her surgery went very well. Her adenoids were very large and Dr. Mowry feels she will be able to breathe easier now. She had trouble coming out of the anesthia. They kept her intubated until she woke up on her own. Once she finally woke up, we just tried to get her pain under control. We were on the Peds floor after recover. Nurse M-- wasn't a very good nurse. She misread Dr. Mowry's orders for pain and poor Emma was in pain for HOURS. When the evening nurse came on she tried to figure out what was wrong. She reread the chart and then called Dr. Mowry. They determinded that Nurse M-- hadn't given Emma enough pain meds. In fact we were told it was just a few drops. Within 15 minutes of receiving a full dose Emma went to sleep. She slept for quite some time. Then woke up and recieved more pain meds and went right back to sleep.

We came home on Friday afternoon. She goes through spurts where she will play, sleep, play, sleep. Her temper is a little shorter than usual, but I think that will get better as she gets more rests and begins to feel better.

She isn't eating or drinking very well. We are just making sure that we offer it to her. It seems she only wants to drink Dr. Pepper! Silly goose! :-)

Her check up will be in 2 weeks.

Thank you for all the visits and prayers! Please keep them going strong!


Baby Snowbarger Update:

I have an u/s on Tuesday just to check and see how baby bean is doing. Morning sickness is nice a strong. (not like Emma, but it is still enough to make you wish the 1st trimester was over and moving to the 2nd) I will update with u/s pics when I get them!

Surgery Date

Well, we have set Emma's surgery for July 13th. It will be a difficult couple of weeks after surgery, but worth not getting sick anymore!! We will keep you updated as the date approaches!

Heart Report & IFSP Results & Bottle Woes

Well, today was Emma's 2 year heart check up. First, the two heart murmurs were not detected by the EKG or the ECHO. But, he said that there was a "funny" spot where the PDA was on of the shots of the heart. Her right ventricle of the heart was acting "quirky." But, he said, "It was nothing to write home about." He wants to see her again in 3 years. Her heart release for the ENT said "functional murmur." So, at least we aren't looking at having the PDA repaired. Next week I will contact the ENT to schedule her tonsillectomy.

Her IFSP (individualized family service plan) was Thursday. It went fantastic. We got the results we wanted, which are gains. I am very pleased with the amount of services she receives from Sooner Start. Her therapists are excellent at their craft and have turned into great friends of the family.

Well, now that Emma is a big 2 year old..No more BOTTLE. She has been sipping from a straw for a while. Today she had no bottle and by evening she was quite upset. I gave her an AVENT sippy and she drank from it, so I think we made it past Day 1. Now onto Day 2 ( I think this will be the hardest day). She can drink from a straw, but only wants too if there is pop in it. However, by mid afternoon she was taking juice no problem, but at bedtime really wanted her bottle. The sippy seemed to work... Wish us luck! I guess it is official...no more baby at our house. :-(