We are waiting in the room for them to take him down for his surgery. We had to watch the video that the hospital produced about g-tubes. I think we are both sufficiently overwhelmed. I am sure we'll get the hang of it, but watching the tube go in and out of some of those babies stomachs kind of made us a little woozy. They basically show you what to do if the tube comes out, which sounds like it is dramatic if it happens. The hole can close up in a matter of hours, so you gotta put something in there to hold it open. Fun times.
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| See that button on the baby doll's tummy? That's it |
We have all kinds of worries and thoughts. Since Oliver is Mr. Infection, we are worried the site will get infected (duh!). Since he has crazy strength and can get rowdy, what if he just rips it out? Will he sit still for us to do the feeding and care for the tube? How are we going to find the time to add this to our lives? It is all so much, but we are trying to take it hour by hour. We've leveled up many times, and of course we'll do it this time.
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Praying that everything goes well with the G-tube and that you are able to feel confident in using the G-tube and that he won't pull it out. I'm also praying that you will be able to go home soon and start the healing process.
Hi - I don't know your whole story yet, but my son has had his g-tube for almost 4 years now and you will be a pro in no time. I promise. It's so overwhelming at first, but it becomes second nature quickly. Hang in there Mama! You're rocking this parenting thing! Hugs and prayers!!
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