tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375540653137192477.post521985920144188670..comments2023-10-19T05:45:36.657-04:00Comments on The Benson Family and Other Stuff: Anxiety Updatenataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10758393907259378213noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375540653137192477.post-11700070275700952072008-11-16T14:08:00.000-05:002008-11-16T14:08:00.000-05:00Natalie,As usual, I don't know all the details but...Natalie,<BR/>As usual, I don't know all the details but did want to at least give you the patient's view. Having had to stay in a hospital for 8 days following my hip replacement, I can say that there is no place like home. I cried all the way home in the car. I would make the drive. If she is sick to her stomach, you will have the ability to better deal with her clothes, what she might be able to tolerate eating/drinking, and her movies and her couch/bed will make her more comfortable. I'm sure you wouldn't mind sleeping in your own house, too. To me, it's always easier to deal with kiddie needs at home. Just have your support crew ready to go to the pharmacy to get pain meds or other prescriptions when you get home. She's probably going to want her mommy with her. Good luck! Larger cheap Gladware containers make great throw up catchers and have saved my carpet and car several times (wish I'd thought of it sooner). Wash well in dishwasher and not a treasure if can't be salvaged. A beach towel or blanket on the back seat also helps. I'm sure the hospital will suggest it, but if they don't, ask if she can take something for pain before you leave, so that you have that extra time to get home and get her medicine.<BR/>Remind yourself that kids don't sweat the small stuff, adults do, and she is so much stronger and more resilient than anyone can imagine. I made it through multiple childhood orthopedic surgeries, and I'm okay. M will be, too. You are way more scared than she is (and I would be, too....part of being the parent, right?). You are in my thoughts and prayers.MelanieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04865435795065386528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375540653137192477.post-62153893057827217422008-11-14T11:37:00.000-05:002008-11-14T11:37:00.000-05:00Go read my post from today...it will remind you ho...Go read my post from today...it will remind you how you'll feel all this is said and done, okay? And then breathe.<BR/><BR/>K's surgery was at 12, she had to stop solids/milk at midnight, but she could have clears all the way to 8:30am. Make sure to ask about that. The general rule is 3-4 hours before with clears, because that's how long it takes to clear the system. A little apple juice for an unhappy toddler might be the difference in survival. LOL.<BR/><BR/>If I were you I don't think I'd make the drive with a post-op kiddo...she might be nauseated or agitated from the anesthesia and that would be a hot mess on the drive home. A quiet night in a hotel might really help.Kylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03311014761113076785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375540653137192477.post-59195732103609780612008-11-14T00:14:00.000-05:002008-11-14T00:14:00.000-05:00Hmmm...spending the night before in a hotel might ...Hmmm...spending the night before in a hotel might be a good idea..not that I really have any idea. I can't imagine it EVER being fun having a hungry toddler. Maybe in the morning you could order a movie in the hotel to *help* take her mind off of the fact that she's hungry. I'm not sure if it would work, but it may be worth a shot. Then you won't be far from the hospital and it might take some of the stress off of hurrying to get ready and leave and get there on time, etc. I think I agree with the others about coming home afterwards. I would think it would be more comforting. But you could always wait and decide after she gets out of surgery and you'll have a better idea of how she's feeling and what she's up for. I'll be praying for you both!Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040809983740641919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375540653137192477.post-68435600848841906422008-11-13T22:28:00.000-05:002008-11-13T22:28:00.000-05:00I would be a bundle of nerves, too. But a week fro...I would be a bundle of nerves, too. But a week from now, it'll all be over!!! You guys will be in my thoughts and prayers. I think I would come home...being in her familiar home will be comforting for M, and chances are she'll still be sleepy enough to sleep on the drive home.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00604713846429464708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375540653137192477.post-60756050131901760192008-11-13T22:08:00.000-05:002008-11-13T22:08:00.000-05:00Oh, I know it is so scary to have your child go th...Oh, I know it is so scary to have your child go through surgery. I'm not sure what I would do about spending the night. It might be easier to get a hotel right by the hospital since you don't know for sure what time you will get discharged. But, it might be more comforting for M if you came home. Well, I'm not much help, am I? I'll be praying for your heart and for a smooth surgery day for you all!Rachel @ Moments With My Miracleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11303998885082981175noreply@blogger.com