I still don't know what they wear under those kilts

It was my sister's charity ball last night.  The evening was a great success, and we were all very, very proud of her.  It was so nice for us to see her in her natural habitat, among her Lordy folk doing her thing.  It is a part of her life that I have very little to do with, and it was actually so cool to see what a big role these people play in her life, and what a big role she plays in theirs. I was very proud of her.  And let me tell you, those Lordy folk aren't half bad. What a nice, normal bunch of people.  Even the pastor didn't seem to take offence when I asked if I could check under his skirt to find out once and for all, what men wear under those kilts. Purely in the interest of scientific research, of course.

Changing tack completely, I am feeling extremely anxious about Kate's operation tomorrow. I feel like puking, I am so nervous.  HATE hate hate the thought of her going under anaesthetic. Please keep her in your thoughts. I feel sick. Being a mother is like wearing your insides on the outside. Terrifying.

Comments

[L.]

You and Kate will be in my thoughts tomorrow.

[Stefanie]

I will be praying for Miss Kate EE. Both of my kids have been put under 2 times for tubes and adnoids. They did fine but both puked in the car on the way home.

And, I don't think they wear anything under kilts. Why would they??

[Woody's Girl]

Just be forewarned that coming OUT of the anesthesia can be very traumatic for you to witness. When my girls have been sedated for operations, they've been hysterical - crying, screaming - as the anesthesia wears off. I think they are confused and disoriented, perhaps?

All will be well though, T. Hang in there! Kate will do just great, and will feel SO much better afterwards! (well, probably uncomfortable for a few days from healing, but THEN will feel much better!)

[Lila]

Thinking of you, too. This is the hard part of the mother thing. Just think of the relief all of you will feel afterwards.

And always remember: never is your little one better kept and under closer surveillance than on the OP table. A whole team of professionals takes optimal care of her. She will be fine.

I'll think of you nevertheless!!!

[Jenty]

Will be keeping Kate in my thoughts!

[pdxem]

Kate will be back to herself within a couple of days of the surgery. It is sooo much better to have these things done now when she is little and will recouperate so fast. I had a tonsilectomy at 29 and it was the very worst experience of my entire life.. I lost 18 lbs in two weeks, coudlnt eat anything solid for nearly two months,, had post opperative bleeding weeks after the surgery. I wish they would have done the procedure when I was a child. Make sure she gets lots of fluids afterwards. good luck to both of you.

[JuliaKB]

Best wishes for a smooth surgery and recovery to Miss Fifi and her mommy. Too bad you can't bring a bottle of wine with you for when she is under.
We didn't need this surgery, but all of my friends whose kids ended up needing it are very very happy to have had it done. Not that you needed the pep talk, but I figured it can't hurt. Right?

[KLynn]

Wanted to reiterate that she may be disoriented and hysterical coming out of the anesthesia. When Boog had his ear tubes done (at 2 years old), it was a tough 15-30 minutes as he was coming out of it. He wanted to be held, but I don't know if he even knew who I was. And he was so off kilter and disoriented (I think he felt like he was falling) that he was inconsolable for a while. Luckily, the doc and nurses warned me about this beforehand, so I was expecting it. It is temporary and it passes quickly. Just try to remember to keep yourself calm to help her to be calm. It is something that we as parents won't forget, but the little ones won't remember it. Hoping that things go as smoothly as possible for both of you, and that she is all better quickly.

[Fiona]

Did you find out what he was wearing? True Scotsmen swing loose, but DH has eczema so the delicate wee soul sports a pair of silken boxers. Serious turn on though, a kilt. For me anyway.

Re the anaesthetic, DD had one last Tuesday for having grommets inserted and it was no problem. They hid her hand under a toy and distracted her so well she didn't know what had happened. Still horrible when they collapse back on the bed though. Chin up, and hope all goes well.

Fiona

[Pia]

Good luck for tomorrow. Hope everything goes smoothly.

I can't imagine the agony of having to hand your child over into the trust of someone else.

Stay strong. It will make her better, so fight through the hard parts.

x

[Robin from Israel]

Sending loads of good thoughts to you and Kate.

[Gina]

Good luck for tomorrow! Will be thinking if you all!

[Paz]

Good luck tomorrow, I hope it goes well and that recovery is easy on her. My son had general anesthesia at 14 months and I was surprised at how easily he tolerated it. If no one told you, there is a period when they come out of it where they may act a bit off: fighting you, crying... be prepared for it. It doesn't last too long though. best!

[Eliza]

She'll be fine. It might not be a PRETTY day, but she'll be fine. Kids are tough little buggers and anesthesia has had many opportunities to kill me and mine (hell I just had it day before yesterday!) and has consistently failed. Just don't forget a nice bottle (yes, bottle--they regress and need comfort when they come 'round from the anesthetic) of juice for when she comes out, and don't be surprised if she either a) screams for hours for no apparent reason--sometimes little kids do this after anesthesia, and it doesn't necessarily have anything to do with pain or b) acts as if nothing happened and is irritated when you want to sit on her like a mother hen.

[Judy]

(((HUGS))) tomorrow!

[june]

I knew a guy who was a bagpiper. He had a little saying written on his canteen (or whatever they call those scottish water bottles...)

"$5 to tell ya, $10 to show ya"

Most guys are wear nothing, but I'm sure the pastor was covered. He'd be devastated to have a Janet Jackson moment.

Praying for Kate E E

[sweetbaptist]

Can't do thoughts. Will do prayers though. :-)

[blackbird]

I'll be thinking of you both...

[Anna]

Best wishes-in bocca al lupo! (good luck as we say it in Italy)

[Katie]

Many well wishes for you both tomorrow!

[Samantha]

My beast had grommets at 11 months and is now on the waiting list to have grommets and adenoids done. I can't wait as she is SO improved with grommets in- right now she is experiencing 30% hearing loss as a result of the fluid build-up in her ears.

As above, the first 20-30 minutes after the op is nasty - she shrieked like never before or since. She was grumpy for the rest of the day and fine after that.

I had my tonsils done at 24 and had serious blood loss - a common issue in adults (one in three!), a complication unheard of in kids. Much better for it to be done now, plus you are saving her years of sore throats.

Hang in there!

[Tripsmom]

Good luck for Monday - I'm sure all will be fine. Make sure to stock up on icecream and jelly - pitty it is so cold now. Maybe just some warm tea in the beginning.

[kirstyphysio]

GOOD LUCK FOR TODAY!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry - only checked in now, so this will probably be late! Am thinking of you!
The memory of Emily going under anaesthetic in October last year is still VERY fresh in my mind!! It is quite possibly the worst thing I have ever had to witness, as she was HYSTERICAL and they could not find a vein!! (She was only 16 months though, so Kate may be easier)
Any way - will be thinking of you and your precious daughter today!! Be strong - like only a mommy can!!
xx

[Julie]

Sending you and Kate all my best wishes. Just think of the improvement once she recovers from the op.

(((HUGS)))

[Bianca W]

Just saw that she is out and safe and sound in moms arms. Have been thinking (read: praying) for you and her all morning. Am so glad she is okay, and best of luck for the coming days. I hope she is right as rain in no time. These little sausages are much tougher than we give them credit for.
XXX
B