Natalie's Surgery

Today was Natalie's surgery on her umbilical hernia. We had to be at the hospital at 6:30 am and the surgery was scheduled for 8:30 am. Natalie was really apprehensive when we 1st got there and were waiting to go up the the surgical floor. We had never had any experience with the hospital Banner Thunderbird, but they were great. The nurses we had were VERY kid friendly and after spending 10 mins with them Natalie was at ease. When they brought her back to put her under the nurse came out telling us she had them all laughing. The surgery took about 30 mins and after about 15 mins we were brought back to see her. She was still out, but they told us she had started stirring. She woke up a couple of time saying her tummy hurt so they gave her some pain meds. Finally at about 10:15 she was wake enough to get changed into her PJs and we took her home. Since we have been home she hasn't left the couch--I don't remember the last time she has stayed in one place for that long! They told us because of the tube down her throat she would be a bit sore so she could have popsicles or ice cream. Natalie has been loving that! Natalie's friend Lexi stopped by for a few mins after school to bring her a chocolate puppy. Erin had all the kids in Nat's class sign a get well card for her...so cute! Thanks Erin for thinking of our Nat!!

We are so proud of Natalie today..she was so brave & acted like such a big girl! It was really hard on us since this was the first time she had ever been put under so we are happy it is over!