Thursday, February 26, 2009

The saga continues...

Late last night after church, we left Amarillo to go to Lubbock for Eisley's tube surgery.  Like I had mentioned previously, Eisley had a fever all day, but we had been treating it with Tylenol and Motrin alternating, hoping to nip it in the bud.  She continued with the fever all night.  We didn't get to Lubbock until after midnight, and after a rough night's sleep (only like 5 hours before we had to get up again.) we headed to the hospital to check in at 6am.  After taking Eisley's vitals and everything, it was finally decided by the dr and anesthesiologist that they could not do the surgery today due to Eisley's fever.  (I guess its pretty risky to put a child so young under when they have a fever, even though the actual procedure only takes like 5 minutes.  I guess it can make the lungs weak and even allow pneumonia to set in, even in such a short time.)  Even though we wanted what was best and safest for Eisley, oh wow, we were seriously bummed.  Not to mention how guilty I was feeling about making the drive to Lubbock even after my husband was second guessing it.  I really was believing in full faith that she would wake up without a fever, but it just didn't work out that way.  


I was bummed for a good hour probably, but after a WONDERFUL blueberry muffin and dirty chai from our favorite coffee shop (shout out to Justin, Marla, and Sugar Browns) I finally got over it, knowing that the Lord would take care of this tubes surgery later.  We did reschedule it for the Tuesday after we get back from Israel.  And although that is only 3 days after we get back home, and traveling yet again will be the furthest thing from our mind, we know that we need to get it done as soon as possible.  SO, all to say...I'm good with it.  The good news is that we were back at home by 10:45am and I was able to enjoy a little bit of my Mother's Day Out.  Thank you for all your prayers!  



Doesn't she look sad, scared, and not feeling so great. She totally knew something was up in this strange place.   But at least Mickey Mouse Clubhouse was distracting her some.  

4 comments:

Amber said...

Poor baby...and poor Mama and Daddy! She will be fixed soon! We will keep praying for her in the meantime...

The Johnsons said...

Reese had the same hospital gown when she had her tubes put in. Praying for peace for your sweet family, and especially for your trip to Israel. I need an update...who are you going with? What will you be doing there?

The Detwilers said...

That is the saddest face I've ever seen from her!! That's horrible!!

Amanda said...

sweet baby girl! She looks so tired!