UPDATE: The dr confirmed this morning that she does in fact have another hernia on the other side. She has a surgery consultaion on 12/04 and surgery will be scheduled for a few days after that. Thank you for all your kind comments. Ther really mean a lot to me.
Things could always be worse. That's what I keep telling myself. It makes me feel better, mostly.
Last night, I found that Olivia has yet another hernia, this time on the other side. The surgeon told us there was a small chance she could have a congenital defect on the other side, but I kind of figured we were done dealing with this. Apparently, I was too optimistic.
I thought I saw her sticking out further on one side of her girly bits two nights ago, but then when I got her to stay still enough for me to see, I didn't see anything more, and I thought maybe I was being paranoid. Well, last night, when I was putting on her night time diaper for bed, she was squirming and I saw something pop up. (That's what happens, the intestines pop in and out of the hole that she has in her groin). Anyway, I could feel the lump this time, like something soft and squishy sticking out, and when I pressed her, they went back in. Definitely another hernia. James was very calm about the whole thing and thought it was silly that I started crying. Guess that's the difference between men and women. He reminded me that things were fine last time and that they will be again, but I still can't stand the thought of going through this again. What will I tell her? She remembers and understands well enough to know what will be happening.
My biggest prayer is that they will do it soon so I don't have to dread it. I'm hoping we can get the surgery done right after Thanksgiving, if not a few days before. I'm calling her pediatrician first thing tomorrow to confirm it (but I'm POSITIVE) and then I'll set up the surgery consultation.
Please pray for Olivia, and also, as silly as it might be, my sanity.
Posted by Hannah at November 16, 2008 6:08 PM