Tonsils

Today I took Allison and Ashley in to have their tonsils removed. Both of them are restless sleepers and snore so I took them in. Dr. Beck decided that it was best to get them out before they started causing more problems. Kevin had a busy day at work so Dawn came along for moral support. I think this was the best choice because Miss Dawn and Capri were just the distraction that the girls needed. Allison had had a month to think about this so she was getting nervous. Ashley needed distraction from the naughty people in the waiting room that didn't know how to read and follow instructions. There were plenty of signs all over the waiting room about not eating but they brought a happy meal and ice cream cone in for their child while they were waiting. I just wanted to smack them. I can't believe some people can be so inconsiderate.

Allison was on the schedule first which I at first thought was weird but Dr. Beck could tell when we had her appointment that she was more nervous then Ashley so she thought it was best.
Dr. Beck and her staff are just amazing. They did a great job and explaining everything and making the girls comfortable. They had stuff to distract them like being able to decorate their breathing mask.
Once they got Allison all prepped it was Ashley's turn.
The girls thought it was cool that they moved the curtain and they were able to share a room just like at home. Soon it was time for Allison to be wheeled away and all the distraction sure worked because she was wheeled away with a smile.
Now it was time to just sit and wait for Ashley's time. She talked basketball with the nurses. They got her excited to come home and watch March Madness. They brought her, her own bracket to fill out. She sat and looked at for such along time. She wanted to root for BSU but couldn't find them. I had to break it to her that they didn't make it. Before we knew it they were coming to wheel away Ashley. She didn't mind one bit when they took her away. I know that the friendly staff played a big roll in our positive experience and Miss Dawn.

Allison came out of anesthesia pretty well. She was groggy but nothing else.
Ashley came out of anesthesia quicker so her throat was still numb and she had a hard time with that. They had me come to her sooner then they had me come to Allison who slept longer. This was after they moved Ashley to the second recovery room and she was feeling better. The girls did a great job and ate their popsicle like the nurses wanted. It upset Ashley's stomach but she they gave her something for that. Before we knew it we were on home.
Dawn helped me get the girls settled and gave them each a little something before she headed home.
The afternoon went smoothly. The girls rested and drank their water like I ask them. They told us that it would be a good idea to have them sleep elevated to make them more comfortable. We moved Ashley's mattress into the living and put one end on some blankets and Allison slept in the recliner.
Lets hope the night goes smoothly like today.