Then we all went into the surgical room. They allowed me to be there until Chloe fell asleep. They used laughing gas, and it was funny because it truly made Chloe giggle herself to sleep. The room was filled with delirious laughter until she was out. Then I kissed her head, and went to wait. Waiting was the worst - knowing that they were going to be doing a spinal tap (a last-minute decision to get fluid for more testing, since she would be sedated anyway), and the EMG is not a fun procedure either - they put needles in her muscles to see how her body reacts. It doesn't sound pleasant, and apparently it wasn't....
She was cold, sheet-white, and nauseous when I got there. Nothing a snuggle from Mommy and a popsicle won't cure. She was feeling better in no time, but got upset again when they had to check her vital signs one last time....
We were glad to leave this procedure. I was just soooo glad it was over! I think the laughing gas lingered in her system, because she giggled the entire drive home! What a silly girl.
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I am glad it's over for both of you. Chloe, you are beautiful, giggly, and brave, what a combo!!
I guess the only up is that she was given laughing gas.
Every time you post pics of her, she looks that much bigger. These kids grow too fast sometimes. Chloe is getting more beautiful as she gets older. Thanks for updating so we know how you and the family are all doing.
Your house looks great, I can't wait for you to post some pics of the inside.
We love you!
I'm so glad she was sedated. EMGs suck--Dakin had to be awake for his and let me tell you, it was one of the worst days of my life.
It's really cute she giggled until she fell asleep. What a doll!!
poor thing! At least she giggled on the way home!
What a hard day. I am so glad everything went ok. She is such a cutie!
Oh, sweet Chloe!!!!!!!!! I will be glad for her when all this testing is over w/ too.
Oh Tara it is hard for mom to watch all that also!! I cry almost every time Tucker has to have something done!! NOT fun!!
Man it has been awhile since I have visited your blog!! We have been crazy busy making a rock path in the backyard for Tuck so he can go everywhere. But your house looks so good!! You guys have done so good and really can not wait to see it all done!!!! IT also looks like you had a ton of fun at Bear Lake!! What fun pictures!! Hope all is well!! Let us know how things turn out with the Tests!! Praying for the best!!
Chloe has had more tests in her little life than I ever want to have in my existence. She must be so tough!
OH that makes me want to hold her and take her away from the mean old needles!! What a trooper, the both of you, I would be in tears!! Hope the results turn out great and show progress!!
Pats on the back to all of you for surviving yet another procedure. I liked the crepe paper.
she is such a trooper! what a brave little girl!
i can't wait to see inside pics of your house!
I'm so sorry Chloe has to endure so many different tests etc. It must be exhausting.
Hey- I wanted you to know that the Whittier Center in Logan has a community playground build that will happen around September 22. It will take 6 days and the playground has a rubber surface and will be mostly accessible. If you can swing it, you should really get up there and do a shift. I think it will help you in your pursuit of Chloe's Sunshine Playground. The playground is called the Adventure Playground. Just thought you'd want to know. I'm planning on doing a shift or two.
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