OT- kids and tonsillectomies...
I know that dehydration can be a problem, and we are watching her urine output carefully and other signs.. But how long feasibly before she needs to go back to the hospital? Also, any suggestions for pain?
This has been a rough frigging day, and any advice would be appreciated. We are trying to not take her back because we know they will have to admt her... Ahhh. :')
I am still loving life with my sleeve! Been maintaining at or below goal for over 4 years!
"People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within." - Ramona L. Anderson
I don't suppose you know what anaesthesia she had? My son has autism and we were given a choice when he had dental surgery at Denver Children's Hospital. For various reasons we chose Ketamine and one of the side effects of that is being combative in recovery ...
I hope she's OK and if she's a normal, healthy child - I wouldn't worry too much! I'll bet she wakes tomorrow demanding a grilled cheese or something!!!
I guess I will let her be until the morning and see how it goes. It is just SO hard to see your child hurting.. And I feel like I am expending so much effort on her that my other daughter feels left out and ignored. What a tightrope parenting is!
thanks for replying!
I am still loving life with my sleeve! Been maintaining at or below goal for over 4 years!
"People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within." - Ramona L. Anderson
They told us Ian would be very sleepy for hours whereas we were begging to take him home an hour after surgery as he was soooooooo hyperactive and we couldn't keep him on the bed - he was a bloody nightmare!!!
I hope she's ok tomorrow - they don't give us How-To Manuals when they give us those babies, do they? Parenting is a crapshoot most of the time and we can only hope they survive having us as parents for the most part! I'm sure you do a much better than average job - worrying about both is a sure sign of that!
Let us know how she is tomorrow?
xxx
My DD gets dehydrated easily and I know how hard it is to get them to drink. Try freezer pops cut in half (and wrap with a paper towel so their hands don't get cold- mommy hugs) Play tea party, bring out fun glasses (champagne- martini) I wouldn't think you have to push fluids too hard today, they probably tanked her up in surgery. The more you push the more she may fight since she feels so crappy.
Watch her carefully call the doc if you are worried
Hugs
Pup
Sorry I missed your thread ... you have your hands full.... If there is anything I can do to help please let me know.....
I am still loving life with my sleeve! Been maintaining at or below goal for over 4 years!
"People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within." - Ramona L. Anderson
try crushing up a popsicle and mix it with a little 7up let her eat it with a spoon its real important she keeps swallowing

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I am still loving life with my sleeve! Been maintaining at or below goal for over 4 years!
"People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within." - Ramona L. Anderson