Today was the big day of Kaylyn's MRI. We had strict instructions that she was not to have any solid food after midnight, but she could have clear liquids up until 3 hours before her procedure. I had this great idea to stuff her FULL of Jell-O before that 3 hour mark so that she would not get hungry awaiting her procedure. Well, my plan backfired and apparently the 4 containers of Jell-O that I gave her caused her to throw up not once, but 4 times! Resulting in several outfit changes. So at that point, she was no longer able to have anything to eat or drink, and there was nothing left in her stomach. Way to go Mom!!
Every time we go to Children's hospital I find it to be an incredibly humbling experience. It is extremely hard to see so many kids and parents that obviously have a lot going on and so much to deal with. It really makes me feel extemely fortunate to have such healthy kids, despite everything we have gone through.
Thankfully, they we had a fairly early appointment, and they were running on time. They got us checked in and took her back to the MRI center. We got to be with her as they put her out, which involved giving her some gas via a mask. Once she was out (which only took about 1 minute), we had to wait in the waiting room for the duration of the procedure which only took about 30 minutes or so. Once the MRI was complete they wheeled her over to the recovery room so that she could fully wake up.
Apparently Kaylyn really likes being high. The nurses said that most kids her age freak out when they come out of the anesthesia, but she was as happy as can be gorked out of her mind. She could hardly hold her head up and her eyes were all glazed over, but she was very content in such a loopy state.
After an hour or so, after the anesthesia has mostly worn off and she was able to keep juice and crackers down we were able to go home. Now we start the waiting game. The results of the MRI will not be back for 2-3 business days, and the Dr that ordered the test will be calling us with the results. I am so ready to know once and for all if there is anything going on up there.
4 comments:
Yay!!! I know the waiting game sucks, but I'm glad Kaylyn is doing great! It sounds like she was an awesome trooper!
I'm glad that everything goes fine. God is with her.
I'm sure that Jello looked yummy the 2nd time! Glad Kaylyn was such a trooper. You're family is in our thoughts and prayers as you await results.
Positive thoughts your way!
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