We got to the office around 6:45 and were brought into the "staging" room. Cam got weighed and measured and they asked us lots of questions. We met the nurse that would be in the operating room with him, and also the anesthesiologist. The doctor came in to go over the surgery with us. It would take about 15 minutes, and he would make a small cut in Cam's ear drum and then drain all the fluid behind the eardrum. Then he would put the small tube into the ear, which helps to keep air flow in the ear and to relieve pressure. The tubes will fall out on their own in about a year.
Because he was having the surgery, he had to wear a hospital gown. They have them in baby sizes, and it was really cute. Cam explored his surgical crib and was in good spirits. When it was time for the surgery to start, the anesthesiologist held out his arms to Cameron and asked "Will you come with me?" Cam jumped right into his arms and away they went!
Tim and I waited in the waiting room for a long 15 minutes. They called us into the recovery area, where Cameron had just woken up and was freaking out. Poor little guy didn't know where he was, and he was just crying and crying. We finally got him calmed down, after quite a few crying spells. The nurse gave him Tylenol, and then a popsicle, and he was good to go. We went home, Cam took a long nap and woke up in GREAT spirits. He has been his usual self all afternoon other than a few crying spells.
Already, Cam seems to be hearing better and seems like he might be pronouncing more sounds. So hopefully it will help out quite a bit. Cam was a really good boy and we are very proud of him!!
2 comments:
This sure brings back memories of Paul and Matt getting tubes. With his improved hearing Cam will probably be reciting the Gettysburg address soon.
Kristin and Tim, I know it had to be hard for you to watch. I am relieved that it went so well, and that is great news that his hearing is already getting better. Great job to all three of you!!
Lots of Love,
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