Areli's biopsy was scheduled for 2:30pm at Children's Hospital on Wed. January 16. (Her 3rd time being put to sleep in 5 months). The day started out good, Areli was in a very good mood as I loaded her up with milk before she had to fast for 4 hours before the procedure. ( She usually eats every hour-two hours to keep her blood sugar up, so this is very long for her).
Happy silly face
We headed to the hospital at 10:30 am and her happy mood didn't last long, she cried the entire way there and she had officially started her fast so no boobie until after the procedure. She was NOT a happy camper! We checked in and she had her blood drawn right away, then we checked in with pre-op. She changed into her hospital gown and we waited and waited. Somehow I got her to take a quick nap and she woke up in a semi better mood, just as long as mama was holding her.
Before the surgery, we did an ultrasound to mark the spot Dr. M would go through the ribs to the liver, then finally they took my baby girl back. My mom, Hayley and I went to grab lunch and a coffee and before we knew it Areli was done! The past two times she has had anesthesia she would be screaming her head off by th time I was brought to recovery, however this time she was quiet and sound asleep.
Dr. M took two samples of the liver, one to test now and one to freeze for later tests. Each were about two cm in width and an inch in length.
We were then moved to our room on the 8th floor with a view of the Rocky Mountains.
With the combination of anesthesia and morphine she received, she was very tired and pretty much slept the rest of the day. She got lots of snuggles from Oma, Hayley and Mama.
She then had more blood drawn, once 4 hours after her procedure and then again 8 hours after her procedure to check for internal bleeding and she was healing just fine.
A volunteer came by and brought Areli a present, a homemade blanket, a book, and a teething toy.
We then settled in for the night.
Areli had a very restful sleep, while Mama on the other hand didn't sleep at all; however morning came quick and Areli was MUCH more awake and alert and happy then she was after her surgery. We were quickly discharged and now we have the uneasy game of waiting for results.
Looking at the mountains with Auntie Hayley
When we got home, Leilani ran to us both and said "Oh I'm so happy you two are home!" and gave Areli the biggest kiss and hug. She is the BEST BIG SISTER.
Love, Mama D
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