Tonsil before shot

Tonsil after shot

Tonsil before shot

Just wanted to write a quick update on my tonsillectomy. The surgery went well, or so they told me. There wasn't much to it for me. Member and I got checked on at 9, about an hour ahead of the original time because of a cancellation. Then the fun began with a costume change, the nice skirt with a draft in the rear, Haha. Jenn was not quite prepared for all that would bring/show while I got situated. Then the doc paid me a visit and if I was nervous at all she definitely would have put me at ease. She said she spends more time filling out and signing paperwork than in surgery. The anaesthesiologost was next. He was the most normal anaesthesiologist I've met and another doc that would keep me feeling in good hands. Then came the first cocktail to put me in my happy place. I think I didn't notice too much of a change just because I was in a really good mood heading in. My good friend Reg came by to wish me luck, hang for a bit and keep Jenn company while she waited.

So finally the time came to head for surgery. I had a quick chat with the doc before the second cocktail kicked in and knocked me out. It's so amazing how quickly that stuff knocks you out. Needless to say I have no idea what happened from there. Next thing I knew, I woke up tonsil-less. I felt pretty good, a little groggy but not in much pain.

Jenn did share that the doctor said my tonsils were pretty nasty, filled with little crevices with bacteria. She confirmed that this was definitely overdue.

My first step to recovery was a bowl of jello, some ice water and march madness.

Since then recovery has been pretty good. Lots of cold fluid but I never thought I would enjoy cold eggs quite so much. It certainly helped to have tons of great basketball to watch. I think the irony of the whole thing is that it feels like I have a bad case of strep. Hopefully this is the last time I feel that way. Full recovery will be about 2 weeks. Doing my best to take it easy...with help from the fam. It was pretty hilarious when my mom brought over a white board and a bell to ring,hahaha. Not sure Jenn was that excited about the bell though, Haha.

It's been over 15 years since I (my mom) wanted this to happen but the time is here. I go tomorrow for a tonsillectomy. Too many cases of strep in my life already but I hope no more. I am excited, as excited as one can be when they are told they will be bedridden for 3 days and can't eat solid foods for at least a week. I hope to be coherent enough to watch some hoops tomorrow.

Taylor on the Beam 1

Taylor on the Beam 2

Taylor on the Beam 3

Taylor's Floor Routine

Award Time

Taylor had her first gymnastics meet...Basically it was just a mock meet with the other pre-team girls. It was a lot of fun to watch how her hard work has paid off. She even won some awards 2nd on vault, 2nd on bars and 1st on floor. She also won "Best Form" because of her pretty pointed toes.

Austin and his Buddies at the Fire Museum

Austin and his Bakugan

More Hulk cake

Hulk cake

Wii fun

Austin smiley

Austin talking with his bird friend

We started with Monkey Bizness and ended with a sleepover. I would guard against Monkey Biz on a Saturday afternoon, it was a madhouse! But the little man had fun with his two little buddies...We just can't believe he's 6 already!

Got the WordPress Android app for the Hero. I like it already.

The first stop was to get Taylor's ears pierced. She was pretty nervous at first but she had her friend Jamie hold her hand through it. She hasn't stopped playing with her ears since.

Scoping out the location

She was a little nervous but her friend Jamie was there to hold her hand.

The final result

Next stop was Austin's first ever t-ball game. He absolutely loves t-ball and was talking about his 'big game' for DAYS. Austin did great and had so much fun...even though they don't keep score, he insists they won 11-8. I will say that Austin made some good plays in the field when he was in the pitcher spot. It was just fun to see how much he really enjoyed it.

Waiting his turn...anxiously

Pitcher, ready to go

Ready position

Austin charging the ball

Posing

Austin scores!!