Friday, February 19, 2010

SMILE WORK

Yesterday we traveled to Charleston for a day of dental work. Both of the girls were admitted to the hospital for the day and had their dental work done under anesthesia.  We've never gone in for major procedures like this that I didn't take my camera.  Yesterday I forgot it and only had my cell phone for photos.

 
When we arrived at the hospital just before 6am both of the girls were in a great mood....laughing and being silly!


After we were checked in Nurse Eloise brought them some princess toys to play with on the bed. 


It wasn't long before Bailey was given a gown to change into since she was going to be the first patient. She was given some "Giggle Juice" and it wasn't long before they took our sleepy girl back to the OR where she would be for the next 2-3 hours.

Nurse Eloise and Brinley became quick friends after she discovered Brinley's love of  crafts. She went to the play closet and brought out glitter (LOTS of glitter), glue, sequins, feathers, google eyes, paper and sun catchers.  Brinley was in "hog heaven" with all of these goodies!

  
 
 


  Nurse Eloise said, "You can get it all over the bed, Brinley! Don't worry about making a mess!"  

Brinley took her advice to heart.


She loved it!

  
A LOT!


She was so proud of each of her creations! She had glitter and glue all over her pajamas, the bed, the floor, her hair, mommy, daddy and several nurses.  What a fun place to wait!

It wasn't long till Nurse Eloise brought her some Giggle Juice too.  Things slowed down a lot after that.


Time to watch about 10 minutes of Madagascar......then she was o~u~t.
Bailey was brought into recovery and Brinley was whisked away to the OR.


Bailey loved the warm blankets and snuggled up to Daddy while she was waking up.
Three hours later Brinley was brought to recovery.


Her face always swells during surgery.  She looks so tiny and helpless as we wait for her to wake up.


It isn't long before she is awake and has eaten a popsicle. 


Bailey has been awake for several hours now and is ready to rock on out......


Brinley is still sleepy and opts not to wear her spiffy new shades. 

Time to go home....and sleep some more.




4 comments:

day by day said...

How nice the girls were able to go in together for their dental work. I am sure that made for a very long day for Mom and Dad, but was a big help for the girls to have each other!

Your girls are just adorable!!

~michelle

eastandwest said...

I am so jealous that your girls sleep. Moli wakes up M.A.D.!!! It is NOT pretty. Your girls look so peaceful. Wishing them a speedy recovery!

Kim said...

I didn't realize they were having surgery- I hope they are recovering well. Anytime mine have woken from anesthesia it has NOT been pretty! Talk to you soon, Kim

Jennifer O'Cain said...

Prayers for a quick recovery. Didn't know they were having sugery, glad everything went well.

Blessings-Jennifer