Today Daddy woke up first. He came in the room where Griffin and I were sleeping and gave me a kiss and that started out the morning so wonderful. Griffin went in and woke Graci up with his usual, "Good Morning, Grace" She immediately said, "Do I get my tubes out today?" I could tell they were bothering her and she was beginning to itch all over, especially around her ear and her incision at the rib. We had a nice breakfast together and enjoying another day that God had given us.
We went and walked around Pier 39 which is a huge popular tourist attraction built on a pier of San Fransisco with many shops and restaurants. Graci loved looking at the boats and would stop several times so she could get her picture taken around all the beautiful flowers. She is such a little model.
Arriving 10 minutes late to our fist post op due to traffic, she went in ready and willing. She hoped in the chair looking like a little executive (per Dr. Brent) with her pink and white gingham short set with her white cardigan and big white bow. The nurse begin to take her bandage off and it really was quite painful for her and tears were rolling down her face. I immediate stood up and held her hand and tried to assure her that it would be OK. Well, Dr. Brent came in an took a quick look under her bandage that covered her ear and said that everything looked great. I only got a small look but noticed the hair they had to shave. I also saw her cute little small ear and her ear lobe (which I miss seeing) that they will use for her 2nd stage surgery in October. He then told Graci to take a deep breath and he pulled the tubes out so quickly that Graci had no idea what he had done. I almost fainted.
He bandaged her head back up and Graci was smiling again. She then knew that she was able to decorate her bandage with many stickers since there was no more tubes. She walked out smiling and happy and that's what matters. So we treated her with a chocolate sundae.
We had a wonderful evening spending time and networking with other families. We cooked out, enjoyed a glass of wine and watched these three amazing girls (with Griffin tagging along) run, play, giggle and make memories.
We went and walked around Pier 39 which is a huge popular tourist attraction built on a pier of San Fransisco with many shops and restaurants. Graci loved looking at the boats and would stop several times so she could get her picture taken around all the beautiful flowers. She is such a little model.
Arriving 10 minutes late to our fist post op due to traffic, she went in ready and willing. She hoped in the chair looking like a little executive (per Dr. Brent) with her pink and white gingham short set with her white cardigan and big white bow. The nurse begin to take her bandage off and it really was quite painful for her and tears were rolling down her face. I immediate stood up and held her hand and tried to assure her that it would be OK. Well, Dr. Brent came in an took a quick look under her bandage that covered her ear and said that everything looked great. I only got a small look but noticed the hair they had to shave. I also saw her cute little small ear and her ear lobe (which I miss seeing) that they will use for her 2nd stage surgery in October. He then told Graci to take a deep breath and he pulled the tubes out so quickly that Graci had no idea what he had done. I almost fainted.
He bandaged her head back up and Graci was smiling again. She then knew that she was able to decorate her bandage with many stickers since there was no more tubes. She walked out smiling and happy and that's what matters. So we treated her with a chocolate sundae.
We had a wonderful evening spending time and networking with other families. We cooked out, enjoyed a glass of wine and watched these three amazing girls (with Griffin tagging along) run, play, giggle and make memories.
Graci, we love your new bandage! You did a fantastic job decorating it.
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