-ectomy

"-ectomy"
Definition:  act of cutting out

Yup, their coming out.  Those tonsils.

After a 10 minute conversation with the ENT about the risks of taking tonsils out before 3.  And how its not always the actual size that matters, but rather how they impact the individual kid.  How he hasn't really been sick-sick & isn't having any apnea issues.  She looked briefly in Hayden's mouth.  And said "He definately needs more room in there.  I will get him on the surgery list & they will call you today or tomorrow to get a date set up."

Feeling pretty good about my assessment of the situation.  Glad I made this consult appointment!  He is sleeping somewhat better at night on this round of Omnicef.  But overall its not helping.  He is still more cranky than normal & I think its because he isn't sleeping soundly.  And even she said she could tell just watching him for 15 mins that he is uncomfortable.  Swallowing hard.  Etc.  And they must be pretty huge for her to change her 'tude after a 30 second peek.

I have NO idea how fast we'll get this done.  Heck, when I called the ENT Monday to schedule an appt I didn't think we would get in until July.  I never imagined we'd be there in 48 hours.  Who knows, we could be doing this next week?  Or August? 

So prayers for Hayden (& us) & this whole process of surgery & Hayden's first hospital stay (outside of the NICU).  Since he is under 3 he has to spend for sure one night in the hosptial to make sure he drinks well before he can go home.  He just a tad of a different character than Olivia, and for that I'm a bit nervous.