Our brave boy

Caleb had his ear tube surgery this morning in Sioux Falls at the surgical tower. We had to be there at 6:30 am so it was an early morning for all of us. Caleb was not allowed anything to eat after midnight and could have 2 oz. of clear fluids prior to 5:30. I picked up out of his crib at 11:00 and stuck the bottle in his mouth. He drank 5 oz. without even waking up. I decided not to give him the clear liquids because I know after 2 oz. he would want more. He did surprisingly well. About 7:15 he was getting pretty tired and hungry. The nurses took him to the surgical room at about 8:00 and at about 8:30 he was back in the room with us. He was quite groggy and was having trouble waking up and was fussy. We fed him some apple juice and a little bit of formula and then I got him to sleep and he slept on my lap for about 45 minutes or so.

The Dr. told us that the surgery went well. He did see that he has ruptured his right eardrum twice and it is starting to heal. There is also infection remaining in his ears. He cleaned and drained everything he could get so that should relieve most of the pressure. He put Caleb on a 10 day dose of augmentin and a 5 day dose of ear drops. We go back for a check up on May 1st.

Caleb seems to be back to normal now but he has reverted backwards a bit and will not eat hardly any baby food. Luckily he's taking the bottle now so I don't plan on forcing him to eat if he doesn't want it.

Here are some pictures from the day...can't go anywhere without the camera you know!

Heading to Sioux Falls...too happy for 5:30 am.




Getting ready to go have surgery


Back with Mom and Dad


Finally out like a light after quite a bit of fussing


Dressed and ready to head home


Precious fingers


Asleep in the car


What a big day