Tubes

Aspen got her tubes on Tuesday morning.  We had just been having too many ear infections so I knew that she needed it done. As much as I had faith that she would be just fine (and as much as EVERYONE I talked to said it was just a simple procedure and she'd be fine) it's still so scary to have to hand over your daughter knowing what they are going to do and impossible not to worry.

Aspen did great while we were waiting. We just took her in her pjs since we were just going straight back home to have a lazy day anyway. The nurse gave her some stickers and she was perfectly content.  They let Joe do a lot of the initial stuff for her - take her vitals, temperature, and put her little EKG stickers on which helped a ton. Aspen's not a fan of random people touching her....AT ALL. So then when it was time, the nurse came to get her and I kissed her and handed her over, fully expecting a screaming cry. It was worse, just a little whiny cry - followed by a "mama" as she went down the hall. ugh. Break my heart. Then the longest 20 min ever and then they came to get us. She was still out of it when I took her, crying and couldn't hold her head up yet. But luckily someone had told me to bring her snacks so with some apple juice and teddy grahams she started to wake up more and was good to go.

We went home, ate some breakfast and played for a little bit and then Aspen (and mommy) took a long nap. I could tell after her nap that she was feeling much better so we had some lunch and went on a long walk since the weather was just absolutely gorgeous!

Thank you to everyone who offered advice and encouragement, we're so happy that she's happy and healthy and done with it (and hopefully all her ear infections too!).