We weren't suppose to go to the Dr. until Wednesday but I knew Cole was still hurting and I didn't want to make him be in pain any longer than he had to. So, we called the Dr. and were able to get in. His infection is better but not gone and will probably be bad again very soon. It was decided that tubes were the best way to go. Thursday is the day. The hospital is going to call us on Wednesday to let us know what time for sure. They start with the youngest because they have to go without food after midnight. We will probably be the first ones in but it is going to be tough to not be able to feed him when he wants to be fed. How I am suppose to console a 5 month old baby without feeding him is beyond me. I hope and pray he just sleeps until he is put under. I'm sure this is wishful thinking.
Here is what is going to happen:
Your child may be given a medication to help him or her relax prior to entering the operating room (premedication). In the operating room, the anesthesiologist will usually use a mixture of gas and an intravenous medication for sedation. During the procedure, which typically takes 10 to 15 minutes, your child will be continuously monitored including pulse oximeter (oxygen saturation) and cardiac rhythm (EKG). The surgical team is prepared for any emergency. In addition to the surgeon and the anesthesiologist, there will be a nurse and a surgical technician in the room.
After the anesthetic takes effect, the doctor, using an operating microscope, makes a tiny incision in the eardrum through the outer ear canal. There will be no external incisions or stitches. Fluid will be suctioned from the ear, and a tube inserted in the eardrum. Usually, drops will be placed in the ear, and a cotton plug inserted in the ear canal.
After surgery, your child will be taken to the recovery room to be monitored by a nurse. You may be invited into the recovery room as your child becomes aware of their surroundings and starts looking for you. Your child should be able to go home the same day as the surgery once they have fully recovered from the anesthetic. This usually takes less than one hour.
After surgery, your child will be taken to the recovery room to be monitored by a nurse. You may be invited into the recovery room as your child becomes aware of their surroundings and starts looking for you. Your child should be able to go home the same day as the surgery once they have fully recovered from the anesthetic. This usually takes less than one hour.
All in all I'm glad we are finally getting this done and hopefully this will mean no more pain for little Cole!
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I'm am so sorry about Cole! I'm sure nothing is worse than having your baby in surgery. Your family will be in our prayers. BTW, that picture you posted with the entry is not too pretty; makes the whole process a little more scarier. Ewwwh!
oh wow. When you go and explain it all it makes me feel sad for little Cole. He is such a happy little guy, I hope both of you can make it through the skipped feedings. We'll be thinking about you!
Oh Jenna I am sorry that it came down to tubes. But whatever stops the pain right? It is so so hard to see your baby suffering so much. Nothing tugs at your heartstrings than a baby in pain. Dax get's up like 4 times in the night to feed. He could never go without his milk. That would be hard. I hope Cole is good for you and just sleeps like you said. Be strong!
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