Glad That's Over
Ethan had his circumcision revision yesterday and it went very well. The actual surgery took maybe twenty minutes but there were 2 hours of filling out papers and temperature taking and question answering before hand and about 30-45 min of vital monitoring after.
For one little surgery Ethan had to breathe through a mask to put him to sleep. Then the gave him something similar to an epidural to numb him from the waist down. He also had a suppository of Tylenol for afterward. Plus there was an IV, a heart monitor on his toe, some other monitors on his chest. They had a thermometer taped to his forehead and his eyes taped shut. Whew!
When we were called back afterward, he was already awake which wasn't how we were hoping it would go. He was quite upset until he got back in mamma's arms. Then he just collapsed on me. It was very sad and very sweet at the same time.
It was really sad when he was ready to get up and walk around at home but all of his "stuff" hadn't worn off yet and he fell right to the floor. But within 2 hours he was running around the house, eating pop tarts and enjoying Grandma and Grandad visiting from out of town.
This morning he looks great and is only mildly bothered by each diaper change. Thanks for all of your prayers and love.
Sheryl Bane
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Steph
Blessings,
Happi
Love ya,
Trish
....a question remains on my lips though. Not sure if it is ok to ask. Please just delete my comment if you find it too nosy or offensive or intruding. That's not my intention but I'm really wondering and yet I don't know if it is a sensitive private topic or not!
...but why did Ethan get a circumcision? Among my acquantances here in Europe, I've never heard of anyone doing so. I've always linked circumcision to the Jewish religion or to regional practises in Islam countries. But you are Christians in the USA. Does it have a religious reason as well or is it a medical or hygienic reason? If I may ask.
Lori
Ethan is certainly a little trooper and when I read stuff like this, it humbles me really to know just how resilient these little people are.