MRI

Last Friday our son had an MRI and because of his age he needed to be under general anesthesia. It took about an hour from the time they put him under until they brought him back to his recovery room. From there it took him just over thirty minuets to wake up and for them to take the tube out of his throat.

The hospital surgery waiting room was a depressing place filled with anxiety. We waited not so patiently for our little guy to wake up. Once they were able to take the tube out we were allowed to go back and see him. He did amazing and I was very grateful for his sweet recovery nurse. While he was waking up he snuggled with me. He sipped on apple juice and ate some jello to sooth his sore throat. It was a difficult moment when they took off all of the wires and tubes, but he was in my arms so I think (or hope) that helped. We felt very blessed that he had a speedy and easy recovery from the anesthesia. He was extra whiny, but for the most part he played, napped, and ate soft foods for the remainder of the day. 

Over the weekend we worried about the results, but kept it together. We heard back from his doctors office on the following Monday and we were relived to hear that he doesn't have a tumor or any abnormalities in his pituitary. In a week or so he should be starting the HGH medication. We are nervous about giving him daily injections, but feel at peace knowing this is the best thing for him.

Being a mom is no easy task. No matter what trials, struggles or health issues that you and your family may or may not have to go through. It's going to be challenging at some point no matter who you are. Recently I have felt that these challenging times affirm our great capacity to love. Being a mother wouldn't be as hard as it is if we didn't love our children so much. Motherhood isn't always wonderful, but it is always worth it.