Dental Surgery

Today was the day I had been waiting for and dreading all at the same time. Grant was to have dental surgery the first of February; however had to reschedule because he had bronchitis. So 7 weeks later, today was the day.

We had to wake up and give him a breathing treatment, since he had a slight cold and the doctor needed is lungs clear. He was so brave! Yes there were a few tears driving to the hospital; however once we got there things were better. The lounge had a play area and Daddy occuppied him while I completed paper work.

The nurse called us back and Grant was greeted with a basket full of zoo animals. He then was assigned to a bed in the zoo room and the nurse let him watch TV while we signed forms and talked to the doctors. While this was going on 3 other boys were in for surgery, so it seemed to comfort Grant that he was not the only one. Then when it was time for him to go, he got his license to drive the toy jeep back to the surgical room.

We waited for an hour and a half before we were allowed to go back to see him. As soon as I walked back, I could hear him crying. My heart just broke! It is one thing for yourself to be in pain; however it is completely different when your child is.

After a short time, we were able to take him home. Grant was crying...his teeth and throat hurt. By noon, he was up and feeling pretty good.

He now as 5 silver crowns and 3 white fills in his little mouth. I sincerely hope that when is new teeth come in, they are stronger and healthier.

Thank you God for watching over Grant, for helping the doctors and nurses and for giving me the strength to indure this.