Maddie and I have spent the last 6 days at Primary Children's Hospital. The poor thing went in early Thursday morning happy as can be not knowing what was going to hit her.... then she woke up after a 3 hour surgery dazed and confused. But the good news- hopefully there are no more surgeries in her future and the doctor was able to reconstruct a belly button for her! She was such a trooper. The first night was a little rough, but once she was getting steady doses of morphine she turned into the crowd pleaser we all know and love. We would go on walks and anyone whether it be patient, staff, parent she would look up at from her wagon smile wave and say HI! We made some friends in the Forever Yong Zone playroom for all the kids who are staying at Primarys. When we would be out walking the hospital and Maddie would hear a baby crying she would change direction stand at their door and look so concerned- she just wanted to go in and give any sad kid a hug. We read lots of books, watched lots of Disney Channel, went on lots of walks, sang lots of songs, and played lots of peek-a-boo. Whenever any nurse came into our room to take her vitals or give her meds she was say hi, bye, and blow a kiss. After all she has been through she has been so tough and happy along the way! I couldn't ask for a better kiddo.
Pre-Op
After surgery
Walks around the hospital
Finally off oxygen and no NG tube!
The play area we made in her room.
First time eating. Day Five.
The final belly button.
Thank you to Maddie's medical team, thanks to all our family, thanks to Primary Childrens, thanks to our friends, and a big thank you to Diet Coke without you this would not have been possible!
9 comments:
I'm so glad everything went well! What a big deal! And what a trooper! You guys have been through a LOT in these past few years. I'm hoping that this is the last surgery...and look at that cute little belly button! Amazing. What a blessing to live in this time. Love you!
Oh my gosh! What a little angel baby. So good at the hospital it looks like.
she is the best! And her hair is getting so cute with little curls and pigtails.
Your whole family, Mom, Dad, and Maddie, are true warriors. I salute all three of you. Maudie has been a blessing to you in many, many ways. Love.
Maddie is so cute!! Love that little girl
I am so sad I haven't met her. I am so glad she is ok. What a strong little girl! She is getting so big. i love you guys so much and miss you!
Oh my goodness. I love her. I can't wait to meet her one day and neither can Liam. Glad everything went well. Love you!
And what a beautiful belly button it is!
Poor Sweet little Maddie. you guys are such amazing parents to be there every step of the way. Teared up seeing hte pic of Julie in thehospital bed with M. She's such a pretty little girl!
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