Brave Boy Again!

Carter and I had to head into Flint (AKA Most Dangerous City in America) at 4:45 this morning to the hospital.  He had to have dental work done under anesthesia.  This is the first time that Carter had a procedure done at a non-children's hospital and it made me nervous!  He had to have caps put on and cavities filled.  Due to his small airway, they could not do it in the office.  So, it was off to the hospital.  Any time Carter has to have general anesthesia, it is a big deal.  When I got there, they sent in a CRNA to do the case.  WRONG!  I had to explain to her very nicely that Carter was very hard to intubate, and only an anesthesiologist confident working with children and small airways would be working on my son.  So the sent in the angry anesthesiologist.  Really, have you ever met a mean anesthesiologist?  Apparently they have some in Michigan.  

When it came time to wheel Carter back to the OR, they informed me that the anesthesiologist said I could no longer come back there with him.  Oh, they were messing with the wrong Mommy here!  They said because of his airway, they were not going to be able to gas him before they placed the IV.  So, they did not want me back there because they thought I could not handle watching my son get an IV.  Yeah, they might be right, I HATE watching my son get an IV, but there was no way I was going to make him go through that by himself.  After arguing back and forth for a few minutes, they finally gave into me.  And I will be darned if that anesthesiologist had to poke my baby TWICE!!!  Gosh, it was hard watching Carter go through that, but I saved my tears for when I got out of the room.  There was no way I was going to let that mean Doctor think I was a wimp.  

As far as surgery went, Carter did great.  He has a couple of caps and some fillings, and freshly cleaned teeth now.  Once again Carter you were AMAZING!  I was so proud of you for your bravery and how strong you were.  I love you sweet angel!  And, thank you for your amazing snuggles after surgery!  I know it was the drugs making you curl up on my lap for so long, but I still loved it!       

He LOVED the socks!

Deep breath Riley.

All Done!!!

Let's get out of here Mom!

Jello and Movies all day long!