Big Ear Reveal (right side)

Tuesday July 23, 2013

2 weeks post-op

2 Big Ears! It's still hard to believe. 

This ear is a bit more swollen than the first one was 2 weeks out.  It's totally normal though.  Sam's first ear had the least amount of swelling of any ear he has done that early on.  I'll be honest, it's harder for me this time around because the ear looks so different than the first one.  I know it takes approximately 6 months for the ear to heal, but of course, I want results now!

American Girl LA

Thursday July 11, 2013

Today is Sam's first post-op for Dr. Reinisch to just clean up the little bit of drainage and take the Nike cap off.  Since our appointment isn't until 4:30, I decided to take Sam out for a little Mommy/Daughter time, since she was feeling a little better.

 

Ever since the first ear surgery, Sam has been talking about going back to American Girl.  I wasn't planning on lunch this time, but once we got there, Sam was feeling pretty good, so we did it!  She also got to do a little shopping for her dolls thanks to Grandpa Sam and Grandpa George!

Big Ear #2

July 9, 2013

Big Ear #2 (right side)

I can't believe the time has come for Big Ear #2.  It has been 5 months since Sam had surgery for her first big ear.  Dr. Reinisch kept telling me that this time should be easier because I will know what to expect.  He was right that I knew what to expect, but I can't say it was any easier on me!  As for Sam, she handled it like a champ...even getting a piggy back ride on the Anesthesiologist back to the OR.  

Here is the last picture we took of her little right ear.  We always called it her "little heart" because that's what the little tab looked like to us.  

Family picture (minus Ella) as we head into the Surgery Center.  

My beautiful little girl.  Cool, calm and collected as she waited pre-op!

Surgery went well.  It was a little shorter than the first ear surgery, but still a very long day.  We were the first ones in the surgery center and the last to leave!