Both of our girls had ear tube surgery over the holidays, yes, both of them. Let me back up a little. When Kennedy started going to preschool about a year ago, she did exactly what everyone said would happen...she got sick more often. Her colds unfortunately always led to ear infections (which we have found out is partly hereditary). After going through all the possible antibiotics, getting an opinion from an ENT, and waiting...and debating...and prolonging the inevitable...we finally made the decision to do the surgery. It was heartbreaking to think of it but we knew it would make her feel better and that was all that mattered. So the date was set for January 7th. To add to all the stress, poor Presley was catching everything her sister got. Her first cold was at the young age of 2 months, it was so sad. She seemed to follow in her sister's footsteps (which we also learned is common) and had frequent ear infections. Little did we expect that she would be the FIRST one to get tubes! She had an infection right before Christmas that wasn't clearing up, so the ENT suggested surgery after she didn't pass her hearing test (so sad that it affects them like this). I can't even explain to you how we felt when we heard this news. I was still processing Kennedy's surgery and now my baby baby was going under on Christmas Eve! Let's just say we were a little stressed in the Graf household. My nerves were shot and I felt like I couldn't breathe at times. Seriously. The surgery is so simple, yet so complex, and so common, and so needed. Ok enough, rambling. You get the point. Here's the GOOD news. Both surgeries went perfect thanks to Dr. J at CENTA in Maitland! Both girls did just fine and...drum roll please...have had NO infections since! It was probably one of the best and hardest decisions we have made as parents. So of course I had to document this big event in their lives. Thank you so much for all your prayers and support (you know who you are). I know some of you were tired of hearing me talk about ear infections, haha!
Getting prepped for surgery. I was having such a hard time with this. Look at my sweet baby.
We brought her red bear she's had since birth to comfort her during surgery.
Binkie babies...here's the story...
Things got a little better when we met the patient next to us. Her name was PRESLEY too and turns out they were a day apart. AND she had a sister named Kennedy! What are the odds??!! This lightened up my mood a little. They were so cute!
Hiding his nerves.
Right before they took her back. Still smiling.
The cutest patient ever. She really did great! I was the one that was a mess. The 20 minutes in the waiting room while she was in surgery seemed like forever!
This was Presley when she woke up from her really long nap after surgery. It was Christmas Eve...best Christmas present ever to have this behind us and for her to be happy. Don't you just want to kiss her??!!
Next patient up...Kennedy Anne! She's pretty cute too!
She was a little more aware of what was going on but she was very BRAVE.
Playing with Daddy before surgery. He can always make you feel better.
Staring down the nurse, haha.
And this was Kennedy the day after surgery! Back to normal. Total diva.
We are so relieved to have this behind us and look forward to a more healthy year! Our girls both passed their hearing tests at their ENT follow ups too. That brought tears to my eyes.
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