There are lots of things about being a parent that are not so easy (understatement yes, but still true). Today, Justin and I went through one that we're hoping we don't have to repeat again.
Spencer had minor surgery this morning. Minor in that it was planned and a relatively standard procedure. Beyond that, I don't think anything that involves general anesthesia and incisions is minor.
Good (and definitely bad), we have experience watching our little one go into surgery as Jack had surgery just after his second birthday. We thought that we were prepared for this time around. But really, there's nothing that prepares you for watching your little one go into surgery. It's hard.
It's hard because it's when Spencer finally realized that this wasn't just a fun place to play. It's hard because we can't stay to comfort him and let him know that we are there for him and would do anything for him. It's hard because you leave room knowing that you have to trust the judgement of the nurses and doctors there with him, regardless of what personal stuff they brought with them. It's hard because you have to trust that everything will be ok. Because if you don't, you probably won't make it through the short surgery yourself, let alone what else life will throw at you in the future.
So we kissed our little one, told him we would be there when he woke up, and headed out to family waiting room. The minutes didn't take forever, but they also didn't fly by. We were more than relieved to see the doctor come in for us once the surgery was over. We were even more happy to see our little disoriented man as he woke up.
Fortunately, everything went smoothly. Spencer was amazing. He was very tired, but also very strong. The incision will heal over the next week or two. He will likely never remember this and that is fine with us (unless he has a memory like Jack's).
We will remember that our little boy was a trooper. He won over everyone he met today. He stayed calm even when he could have spit it. We will remember that the Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of NY is an amazing place. Designed for children and families, the staff and facilities made the process as easy as possible. We will remember that we are lucky to have access to great doctors and the wherewithal to seek them out. We will remember how much our boys care for each other as Jack asked Christine to call us to make sure that Spencer was ok.
Most importantly, we will remember how lucky we are to have these two amazing, healthy little boys. We love you boys.
Spencer had minor surgery this morning. Minor in that it was planned and a relatively standard procedure. Beyond that, I don't think anything that involves general anesthesia and incisions is minor.
Good (and definitely bad), we have experience watching our little one go into surgery as Jack had surgery just after his second birthday. We thought that we were prepared for this time around. But really, there's nothing that prepares you for watching your little one go into surgery. It's hard.
It's hard because it's when Spencer finally realized that this wasn't just a fun place to play. It's hard because we can't stay to comfort him and let him know that we are there for him and would do anything for him. It's hard because you leave room knowing that you have to trust the judgement of the nurses and doctors there with him, regardless of what personal stuff they brought with them. It's hard because you have to trust that everything will be ok. Because if you don't, you probably won't make it through the short surgery yourself, let alone what else life will throw at you in the future.
So we kissed our little one, told him we would be there when he woke up, and headed out to family waiting room. The minutes didn't take forever, but they also didn't fly by. We were more than relieved to see the doctor come in for us once the surgery was over. We were even more happy to see our little disoriented man as he woke up.
Fortunately, everything went smoothly. Spencer was amazing. He was very tired, but also very strong. The incision will heal over the next week or two. He will likely never remember this and that is fine with us (unless he has a memory like Jack's).
We will remember that our little boy was a trooper. He won over everyone he met today. He stayed calm even when he could have spit it. We will remember that the Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of NY is an amazing place. Designed for children and families, the staff and facilities made the process as easy as possible. We will remember that we are lucky to have access to great doctors and the wherewithal to seek them out. We will remember how much our boys care for each other as Jack asked Christine to call us to make sure that Spencer was ok.
Most importantly, we will remember how lucky we are to have these two amazing, healthy little boys. We love you boys.
Matching bracelets for Spencer and Monkey
Monkey and his bracelet
"tired little tiger" toddler scrubs
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