So after repeated strep throat that we just couldn't get rid of we decided to get Jake's tonsils out. We tried to wait till the first of the year to maximize our deductible but he just couldn't wait. So Wed., October 5th was the date.
Mom was glad that he was in good hands with Dad and Craig there to take care of him!
It was actually his adenoids that were the big problem. Watching him come out of anesthesia was a little scary for me, normal for Devo. Lots of crying and coughing and then Devo gave him some drugs so he slept while the rest wore off, much nicer. Apparently most parents don't see that first part, now I know why.
We went straight to 7-11 for a Slurpee on way home. Things went well, mornings were the toughest. Lots of otter pops so he could swallow pain meds. By Monday I sent him to school. I thought we were home free. Nope! Tuesday night while Devon and Emmy were at the church he started bleeding. I think I handled the whole thing pretty good no freaking out, on the outside anyways. After about a half an hour we ended up in the ER. They couldn't get the bleeding to stop so they had to take him back to the O.R. and cauterize the bleeder under the scab on the left side. So it was like starting all over. Poor Jake! I think he has had enough Slurpee's, otter pops, and Popsicles to last a lifetime.
