Well, the feeding and keeping-her-up-late-plan worked...she slept in until 9:am and then we pretty much hung out upstairs so she wouldn't get frustrated by the high chair and the fridge in their looming presence. At 10:00 we broke out with apple juice and orange jello, with a chaser of apple juice. (She could have nothing after 10:30) She seemed relatively content, and really, not as cranky as I had anticipated.
Check-in involved lots of paperwork and each doctor, nurse and anesthesiologist coming to let you know she was in excellent hands and that they would give her the best of care. I think the surgeon could sense I was about an inch away from tears and was trying to be reassuring. I just kept thinking, "Listen, you have no idea the journey it has been to get this child in my life. PLEASE, PLEASE treat her like she's your baby."
Kate checking out the strawberry scented oxygen mask.
Kate had a bit of time on her hands, so thought she'd see what a girl-on-the-move could get into...electrical outlets,...cords...huh, do these go to oxygen?...
Getting the blood pressure taken...
Look how tiny this little blood pressure cuff is!...
Hmmm...what do we have here?
There's gotta be some food in here somewhere. Mommy always keeps snacks and a drink in here...
Well, the hospital gown doesn't exactly fall into the category of latest fashions, but what are you gonna do?
Keeping busy for a few moments in the tiny pre-op room...
Talking with the ear-nose-and-throat doctor about his plans for Kate in surgery
Mommy getting in one more hug while we wait.
Hugs and Kisses before the very nice (6'3" male) nurse carried her off to surgery.
She went without a fuss, carrying her dog, and we knew she would literally be asleep within 1-2 minutes after leaving our arms.
Then we wait...
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