Do you ever just have days that tug at your heart strings?
That is how the past couple of days have been for me. Yesterday we were told that Vela has to have surgery on her hernia. She will have the surgery next Tuesday. It is a really simple procedure according to the Dr and will be a same day surgery. But it is so scary to think of your little 2 year old going through the anesthesia and all that goes along with even a more simple surgery. She has a Epoigastric Hernia and has had it for about 2 years. We were hoping it would clear up on it's own, but it hasn't and needs to be fixed so that she doesn't have any further problems like her intestines getting stuck in there. Ouch!! We went to the new Primary Children's Outpatient Hospital near Daybreak. Man is it nice. Vela didn't want to leave. The walls have huge cool murals all over them and there are tables with toys and art supplies everywhere for the kids. That is where she will have her surgery. I also really liked the Dr and feel confident that she is in good hands. But seriously, I came home feeling pretty sad that at 2 years old she is going top have another procedure (she got tubes in her ears in October). I wish I could take it away or fix it somehow.
-By the way, she didn't get the hernia from lifting heavy stuff or from her swimming lessons! (Thanks for asking though ;)) In children, hernias are caused by a weak spot in her stomach wall that they are born with.
Then today was kindergarten registration for Hema. I really want next year to be a great experience for Hema. He is going to turn 5 just 2 weeks before the cutoff and so he will be the youngest in his grade. (Not to mention that a lot of parents hold their kids back that have summer birthdays.) I have really asked around and tried to research out the teachers at our elementary school. There is one that seems to really get rave reviews, one that people seem to like okay and one that everyone says is terrible. I'm trying to go into it with a great positive attitude and not prejudging anyone, but I really want Hema to get a teacher that helps to build his confidence in learning and helps him love school. He has had a great experience in preschool and loves learning - I just want to keep it that way. I know that Hema is ready for kindergarten academically and socially - but I still just want to do everything I can to make sure it all goes well. I just left the school thinking - can anyone really care about Hema's education as much as me? Will his teacher be kind and patient? Will the kids be nice? I know Hema has to grow up and there is a part of me that is excited for him to grow and learn and experience all the good things that come with that. I know that he will have to make mistakes and have bad experiences to learn too. But then there is a part of me that wants to protect him from everything hard or bad.
With all these feelings going on, I am reminded of a quote I like:
Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. ~Elizabeth Stone
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poor little vela! i cant believe hema's going to school already
I love that quote. I think it may become my new favorite!
If you need help with Hema we would love to have him. Jason would love another man in the house. Vela will do awesome. Now, about the school and teachers- just be invovled as much as possible. I already know you will be the best mom in the kindergarten. You could also talk to the principal and let him know of your concerns for the next year with Hema and what you are wanting in a teacher.
P.S. Halle is dying to have Hema come over and play.
So sorry to hear about Vela! It's so hard to see your kids go through any type of medical procedure, luckily she is young and probably won't remember any of it- unfortunately, you will. Tell us when the surgery is so we can keep her in our prayers.
That quote made me tear up! You are such a sweet momma.
Great quote!!! Vela will do great, but as a mom it is not easy watch your child go through something like that. I have LOVED Colton's kindergarten teacher. I help in his class quite often and have seen how she is with the kids. I would recommend her, and I hope my girls end up having her. She is great!!!!
I totally am feeling for you. Rachel had to have shunts put in her eyes when she was 9 months. I sobbed when I handed her to the nurses. But she did fine. I bet it will be more scary for you than Vela. Afterwards you will be asking yourself why you were so worried. I know I did. Good luck to you!!!
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