Miss Bailey fast asleep

Our little Bailey has been to see the pediatrician several times over the past few months for ear infections.  After being on four different antibiotics they sent us to the ENT specialist.  After looking at X-Ray's of her ears they determined that she needed tubes.  Her surgery was scheduled for Monday the 23rd at Primary Children's in Riverton Hospital.  Hannah went for a sleep over with Grandma and Grandpa.  Miss Bailey got up in the middle of the night and ended up in our bed.  We woke her up and loaded her into the car with her snuggle monkey in tow.  We got to the hospital at 6:40 and were off to the waiting room.  She quickly found the toys and was happy to play while we waited.  I was relieved that she wasn't too ornery since she wasn't able to have anything to eat or drink.

So happy looking at all the toys in the waiting room

Look how cute she is in her hospital outfit

We got her all changed and the nurses did the pre op check.  She wasn't a happy camper with the first nurse that came in.  She didn't want anything to do with him.  She held on tight to her monkey and stayed close to Scott and I.  We were so glad that she relaxed a little and ended up being a good little patient.  She had to wait a little longer but kept entertained with all the fun toys.  She checked out all the  other kids as well.

LOVE this!  

Bailey loved these cars.  She got to ride it around in the waiting room

When it was her turn for surgery they came and got us.  They decided to have us take her to the OR and then they took her from us.  I made Scott pass her off so she wouldn't be sad at me.  We were ensured that three to five breaths and she would be sleeping.  It was a relief to not hear her cry or throw a fit when we left her.  Scott and I didn't have to wait long.  It only took about 10-15 minutes before they came to give us an update.  Everything went well and she was in recovery.  Once she started to wake up they let us go back and see her.  Poor girl was a little groggy.  It was great to hold her and love on her while she woke up.  She came out of it great!  She quickly wanted all the monitors off so she could be down walking and playing.  Dr. Dahl was wonderful and the nurses were all very sweet with her.  We were home just after 10 and she was on the road to recovery.

Snuggling mom and her monkey - Sweet girl!