Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Puyallup Fair

We needed to get out of the house after 2 weeks of surgery recovery so we headed to the Puyallup Fair on Monday. The crowds were manageable and we found street parking less than a block from the gold entrance! We ended up looking at cows mostly because they were still bringing horses in to the stables and there were no cats to be found. Lots of rides looked fun but we didn't go on any - didn't know how it would interact with drugs on board. Overall we were there about 4 hours and had lots of fun. Grei lasted the whole time with out a nap.



Arcani would rather look at the lights than the cows :)

Friday, September 3, 2010

Arcani Grei's surgery 9/2/2010



We are talking with our surgeon Dr. Perkins before the event. I was able to go back to the surgery suite with Arcani while he was put under with a gas mask. I was able to kiss him before I left. The whole team - and I do mean team - was great from beginning to end. I can't thank Children's enough for helping me feel safe handing our son over to be cared for.





The team is double checking that Grei is ready to go!



This is when we first got Grei back in our care. His cleft palate repair was a success and he also had ear tubes put in. Blood was under his nose, around his ears and a little by his mouth. I felt physically sick when I first got him back but we slowly worked with him and his recovery really exceeded my expectations on the 2nd day.


Our overnight nurse Erin brought this balloon in for Grei in the morning. She was great and very helpful all night when we were in the intense part of recovery. Thank you.



We stayed in the giraffe section of the hospital on the 3rd floor (rm 3010) in a shared room next to the window. These guys lived outside on the terrace.


Laying with dadda. After the 1st day, he did so well resting and healing.


love you love you love you. Grei had just woken up from one of his naps at the hospital.



Turtle friends we found on one of the many walks around Children's Hospital. Love it there :)

Arcani Grei's surgery 9/2/2010




We are ready to go home !