greta's MRI went over as well as can be expected. the worst part was the sedation. in order to do the MRI they had to sedate grets which meant they had to give her an IV. i don't know whether we had a semi-retarded nurse (debatable) or if it was just because it was friday the 13th but it was NOT a good experience for anyone involved. it took them 5 times and 30 minutes to get the IV in right. they tried every limb and were finally able to get it in on her hand. anyone that has had an IV knows that they are painful. poor grets screamed the whole time and by the time they were finished there was blood on the cot, floor, and wall. it was horrific. after they finally got it in greta fell fast asleep from exhaustion.after the IV was in they took us over to the MRI area to get her prepped. i was lucky enough to be there while they strapped her in. while the MRI was taking place nannie and i were ordered out. we went and visited my cousin rebecca who works as a nurse in the trauma neurology ward and then got some lunch at the cafeteria. when we got back from lunch they had just finished greta's MRI. she was to sleep for AT LEAST 2 hours after the procedure. apparently they cannot wake up before then or there could be problems. after about an hour and a half sweetums started to stir. poor little baby was starving because she hadn't eaten for 8 hours and needed some food in her belly. she took her bottle down like a champ and after a little more observing we were out of there.
needless to say i hope she never has to do this again. also, if i never have to go back to primary children's again it will be too soon, its so sad there. alas, we will be back there in september for jude's surgery. i am just glad this is day over with. we should get the results (if any) back next week sometime.
the 2 beautiful pamela's (pamela dawn & greta pamela)trev couldn't come because he has no time off at work. :( so of course nannie was there, she wouldn't miss a thing like this for the world. i can always count on her. i love my momma.
the sedated greta.....
6 comments:
Keep us up to date on the results! Greta's MRI sounded like the one I had..my nurse actually YANKED my IV out!!! My arm was bruised for like 2 weeks after..it was lovely!
I am glad things went well...or at least okay. keep us updated. gotta love pam
Sigh....we've got to find better ways to spend our "girl" time! I could just smoosh that little angel!
Well Greta looks beautiful even when sedated. You are amazing Kennan your kids are lucky to have you as their mom. i just love you. I am sorry you have had to go through so much in the last few months.
Ps your mom looks like a little hottie. And your comment on my blog made me laugh soosso hard.
every time I get on your blog and learn of another one of your "series of event" i am shocked at how you handle things. I guess i didn't think you were as tough as you really are when i saw you with a bloody nose bent over in the parking lot of shopko. :)
I hope the results come back free and clear for you guys. Greta baby is so sweet and that little picture you have of her that brooke took up on at the top on the left is to die for!
I cannot find your e-mail address. Mail me at youngjlyn@gmail.com
Post a Comment