Tonsilectomy and Adenoidectomy

Due to obstructed sleep apnea, Jaylee needed her tonsils and adenoids removed. We went to the Ear, Nose and Throat specialist on Monday the 11th and her tonsils were so big there was no question that they had to come out. So we scheduled surgery for just 3 days later. She went into surgery on July 14th. The picture above is leaving for the hospital at 7:45 in the morning. She knew she was getting her tonsils out and was really excited to not snore anymore but she definitely didn't realize the extent of what was going on!

The nurses at the hospital were awesome. They all spoke to her, on her level. They explained to her that most kids get scared when they are out of surgery because of the big bandaid on their arm that covers the IV. So they gave her an ace bandage to play with and practice wrapping on herself and everyone else. It was entertaining to her.

Jaylee is a daddy girl. She loves her dad! I love the picture! 2 people that I love so much!

Out of surgery. Jaylee was guzzling apple juice right away, which surprised me but it also caused her to get a stomach ache and she threw up quite a bit. It was sad. She did pretty good post op though. She was so brave and strong. We had to stay a little longer than most because her oxygen levels were a little low, but not for long. She's a tough little girl!
After getting a little anti-nausea medicine she was out cold. She looks so sweet in this picture cuddled up to her daddy!
Grandma Oliver came in town the night before to help with the older kids while we were at the hospital. When we got home Jaylee was showered with gifts from Grandma including this cute table and chairs that she made dad put together immediately. Jaylee loves this table. She didn't leave this room for 2 days straight. We played play-do on it, painted, colored...it was great!

Grandma also made us spaghetti and a roast and then took the 2 older kids home with her to Orem. It was awesome to pay 100% attention to Jaylee for several days and not have to cook! Thanks mom! You are awesome!

Jaylee is doing so well, in fact, the first day she ate spaghetti and has continued to eat pretty solid foods since. The mornings have been quite hard because her throat is dry and sore but other than that, she has been an awesome little trooper! We love you Jaylee, you are going to sleep so good now and be a perfect little angel :), right!!!