Catch Up: Putting In and Taking Out

After 4 ear infections since November, the last of which wasn't gone after 3 antibiotics, Anna had tube put in her ears and her adnoids taken out at the end of April. We had a fantastic surgeon who said he could have them both done in 20 minutes....and true to his word, it was almost exactly 20 minutes from the time they took her from me until the time he came to let me know that everything went well!

Anna had a fantastic recovery and even went back to school the next day- just like nothing had happened! The biggest adjustment....she wasn't supposed to have anything crunchy or hard for 1 week- that included crackers! Anna could eat her weight in crackers!! However we both survived in good moods and sure enjoyed our return to crunchy carbs on day 8!

Hmmm, what's going on here? It's awfully early in the morning.....but don't I look so sweet in the gown?!

She was charming her nurses in no time and seemed to enjoy the attention she was getting.

Oooooo, I'm starting to feel kinda funny....

Happy juice is gooood!

I'm so thankful for the great care we received and for how well Anna has done. We are now a month post-op and no ear infections so far! And an added benefit of having her adnoids out- no more snoring! Maybe her grandparents should have their adnoids checked ;)