I woke up this morning feeling a little nervous and anxious. I know that kids get tubes in their ears every single day and ENT doctors do thousands of sets of tubes every year. I had tubes twice as a kid. I know how routine it is. But when it’s your baby having a procedure done and being away from you, I think it’s normal to worry. At least I hope it’s normal to worry.
TC and I got up early and got ourselves ready this morning. Then we woke Hudson up just before it was time to get in the car. He couldn’t eat or drink anything this morning, so we wanted to let him sleep up until the minute we needed to leave the house.
He went to the surgery center in his pajamas and Elmo slippers. I packed his favorite blankets and all of his lovies (aka E-Os) so they would be there when he woke up. (All of his E-Os are identical– even though one of them is preferred to the others– because in the event that he gets sick or spills something on one of them, we need back up!)
We got to the surgery center and were directed to go talk to the person in charge of accounting and insurance. I had spoken to her on the phone previously, but when I walked in she told me that she reads my blog, so I thought I’d give her a little shout out here! I am going to leave her name out, though.
They let us go back to get Hudson situated and changed. The nurse put a little “sticker” on his toe and took his temperature. He wasn’t so sure about all that. (He also brought two copies of Green Eggs and Ham along for the morning and wouldn’t let go of either of them.)
The nurses gave us a tiny little hospital gown and socks (that were too big) for Hudson to wear. As soon as I saw this gown, I got a huge lump in my throat. My sweet big boy was going to be in this tiny gown and they were going to “operate” on him when he wore it. It’s just too much for this mommy heart.
There were fun pictures of Elmo, Big Bird, the characters from Cars, and other cartoons on the wall, so Hudson had a great time looking at those and talking about them. Then he decided that he wanted me to read “I Am Sam” (what he calls Green Eggs and Ham) to him. So we went through the book a couple of times.
And in this picture, he kept saying, “Cheese, Daddy!” (Ignore my morning hair and lack of make up.)
Then a nurse came and carried my baby away and TC and I walked to the waiting room. I started fighting back the tears immediately and even let a couple fall when we got to our seats. But as soon as I sat down and text my parents that Hudson was in surgery, someone came to get us to put us in the room where the doctor would come talk to us. Less than five minutes.
And then about two minutes later, the doctor was there telling us that he did fine and it was over. So fast and so easy. And hopefully the answer to many many months of terrible ear infections.
I want to say that my heart goes out to the parents whose babies and kids have operations and reoccurring procedures. It is a huge act of trust to put your child in the hands of a doctor or nurse and to be completely helpless except for our prayers and our ability to speak for our child’s best interest. I am thankful that Hudson was able to come out of such a minor surgery so well and I hope this is the end to all of his ear infections.
He didn’t nap today — or yesterday– and I’m hoping that’s just a reaction to his antibiotic and not a new habit. He did, however, just hang out in his room for his entire “nap time” and never cried or asked to come out. So I guess as long as he was content, I should be content, right?
Thank you to everyone who has prayed for him today. We appreciate all of you very much!
What a brave little guy!
Your morning hair is fabulous! And I can’t even tell you’re pregnant in these photos! Lookin’ good mama, even if you don’t feel it. = )
Praying Hudson recovers well from tubes! I had tube surgery myself as a child ! Glad surgery went well though!
So glad to hear it went well!!
O my goodness. My daughter is about to get tubes she is 7 months.. I am scared out of my mind. I am especially worried for when she wakes up as I heard she will be very angry, and not handle it well.
I am so glad your lil love bug did so well
That’s great he did so well!!! My niece has the same Elmo slippers. 🙂
Aw, he’s SO brave! And so are you, I was welling up just reading about him going into surgery, imagining my little one going through the same thing!
So glad the procedure is done, and hopefully that’s the end of all his ear infections! Way to go Hudson!
So cute! He looks so brave. 🙂 I’m sure it was nerve-wracking for you but I’m glad everything went well!
I’m so glad it’s done and things went well. I remember the feeling when Wyatt had cysts removed from his head. They are so tiny, and it’s so hard to watch them go through this.
Hope the tubes work!
Bella had her tubes done last april and has to get them redone I really hope Hudson has better luck with his! You are so blessed he is able to speak so well. Bella is at ear infection #37 she’s older then Hudson (she turned two in march) and can only say ten words. I am pray for him and your family that this will help him I know how rough it can be!! I am so glad his surgery went good… I know that the 15 mins they are in surgery seems like a life time. Hope he gets better real soon!
He looks so sweet in that gown. They just let Amelia wear her pjs back. I love how much he loves books. 🙂 Praying the tubes are the answer to his ear infections – they sure were for our baby girl!
I would totally be freaking out a little too- I think that’s perfectly normal as a mommy. You and Hudson are quite adorable in that pic. I’m so glad things went well.
He looks so precious! So glad that everything went well!!
Glad Hudson-and mama-did well! Monroe has the giraffe lives from angel dear. They’re the best. Do you have a new animal picked out for Hayes?
I just got a big ‘ol lump in my throat reading this 🙁 So glad he did so well. Thinking of y’all..
I can’t imagine how you feel! I’m sure your brave face was just what Hudson and TC needed!!
My daughter is almost 17 months and she didn’t take a nap for the first time today either! She played for 3 HOURS before I finally went up there to get her! She never fussed, but when I went up there she had untied every single bow from her bumper! I’m so glad Hudson’s surgery went well! He is such a sweetie!
So glad it all went well. I cried once when D and I were just TALKING about Levi getting/needing tubes. Thankfully it hasn’t come to that, but the thought of him in that gown – AH! Sweet little Hudson. He did so good!!!
I can’t believe it happened that fast! I fear that T might need tubes, so reading this helps me. Thanks! Hudson looks like enjoys reading time with mommy!
Aw, poor little man. Glad that everything went well with the procedure and I hope this means no more ear troubles!
Glad to hear everything went well!! Hope Hudson gets some rest 🙂
Hudson in his little hospital gown is too precious. I’m glad the procedure went well!
So glad it went well! He looks so cute I’m his mini gown.
As a mom who has put her son in the gown a few times I know how hard it is. Our little guy ha had 5 brain surgeries, one lasted 1.5, it’s so hard to ‘give your child’ to the drs but you must have complete faith in them.
He looks so sweet and cute (as always). I am really glad that it went well and is OVER!
Thank you for sharing this … my almost one year old is getting tubes in her little ears tomorrow. I am a nervous wreck but have been telling myself the same thing that is it an easy procedure, done everyday. But somehow when it’s your little one, it makes it all that more difficult! Glad Hudson’s surgery was a success! (and great idea about her wearing her pjs!)
And congrats and good luck on baby no. 2!!! You look fantastic!
Yeah! So glad that things went so well for that handsome Hudson:)
So glad that everything went well! What a brave little boy you have.
Yay Hudson! I wish my morning hair looked like that LOL!
Such a brave boy! Him in that tiny hospital gown brings tear to my eyes! I’m so glad that it went well, and so quickly. Now (hopefully) you can say goodbye to all of that sickness!
I can’t get over how fast the surgery was? I had no idea. I really hope it is the answer to all those nasty ear infections:)
Awe he was sooo stinkin cute in his wittle pjs/hosp gown!! Erin, he looks just like you!! I’m glad the surgery is over & all is well. Hope things get better from here!!
I was in the exact same boat this time last year…. before I could actually let more than 2 tears fall the doc was walking in the room saying everything went perfectly. My husband thought I was crazy for crying…. but, when they took my child back he was screaming. That broke my heart! So glad H’s surgery went well…. you were right on when you said can’t imagine what parents go through with children who have major surgery.
Oh my goodness, just seeing those pictures of Hudson in the hospital gown gave me a huge lump in my throat. I can’t imagine how hard it must have been for you.
So happy to hear that the tubes went well, and I’m hoping they bring great relief to his little ears very soon!!
So excited to meet you yesterday! When you walked through the door, I was like, ” oh my gosh, it is the Blue Eyed Bride!” 🙂 I am so glad that the surgery went well. I know he will feel so much better now that the tubes are in.
I’m glad the procedure went so well, and hopefully this will mean much happier ears for him!
I just wanted to say, you look amazing! (No make-up and morning hair… I can hardly tell…) And can I just say, are you sure you’re pregnant? 😉 Your tummy looks so small in these pictures!
My son’s had tubes three times. The first time he was 12 months and I was a wreck. I couldn’t believe it was over as fast as it was. The second time he had his adenoids out. That took a little longer and was a little harder on him. He stayed home for a few days with that one. Last time was in January, and being that he was/is three he was having none of it. So they gave something that made him drunk for lack of a better word. He kept saying “daddy you have two heads” and “do that again that’s funny” in a really slurred voice. Being the great parents that we are my husband and I spent the waiting time send iphone videos to our family. Of course the tubes were in within 5 minutes and we were on our way home. But that wonderful medicine? It made him throw up 3 times – in my car. Yuck!