On Thursday December 20th Ethan had wrist surgery. We went there at 10:30 am, did all the paper work and such and then he went into the operating room by 11:30. The procedure was about an hour and 20 mins and so I went shopping at a Sears that was closing down the street just to pass the time.
When I went to the waiting room for surgery patients, I had to wait about 45 min until I got to go see him. While I waited I just fed Kelsey and kept her occupied. It was a long day for everyone, but Kelsey did exceptionally well considering the fact that she missed 2 nap times!
Any way, they called me back and we got to go see Ethan. It was kinda hard to see him lying in the bed all drugged up and out of it. His mind was still as sharp as ever though which was comforting. When he first saw me he said, "I've always wanted to know what it felt like to have a perfect ulna... and now I do" He had to whisper because he was so tired, but it was hilarious. He was telling me a funny story about when he was even more out of it. The nurse said "I'm giving you Percocet, have you ever had this" and he said "Only when I am really depressed!" He said she laughed but he doesn't really remember.
After he drank a little bit, he asked me where Jabari Parker (a basketball player) chose to play college. Oh Ethan! Even after surgery, your mind is still on sports. We were in the recovery room, which was a giant room with curtained off sections with tons of other patients in their respected curtains, for about 30 mins. I ran down the hall to get his prescription and then they were like okay, he is well enough. Time to pack up and go! They seriously give you like no time to gather your thoughts! They are so about the in and out. I mean he didn't need to stay but they kicked us out so fast the doctor didn't even have time to come see us. He had to call on the phone and apologize!
Anyway, everything is going well and he said his pain is minimal which is a blessing. Now the fun part is helping him do everything. I am so happy to serve him, but it just reminds me how much I DONT want twins! I am basically taking care of two very dependent people and let me tell you, it has been one day and I am exhausted! God bless all you mothers of twins!
After 45 min of recovery
Watching the BYU bowl game vs Sand Diego!
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