Atticus had surgery on Friday to remove his tonsils and adenoids and to place tubes in his ears. This is to, hopefully, reduce the number of tonsil infections he has which is: MANY!!! He started off the day happy as can be letting Dr.Rex know that he would be eating plenty of popsicles and ice cream and sharing that the procedure would not hurt. Of course, we had to explain to him that it very well might be uncomfortable but yes, he could eat all the treats he wants. Friday night, he ate a ton. Yesterday, not so much. Today we are somewhere in the middle. As long as we are on top of the pain meds, he is good. As you can imagine, his excitement over unlimited popsicles has waned. As has his love of ice cream. So we are having a tough time getting him fluids of any sort and of getting him to take his medicine. He understands that the medicine makes his throat feel better but still does not agree that it is worth the hurt. Poor guy. And unfortunately, he is not bribeable. Nor will he take the medicine mixed with anything because he doesn't want to eat anything. Awww, it will get better. Piper on the other hand is thrilled that we have a refridgerator filled with treats. Mazie too. Mazie can now say popsicle and does not understand why she cannot eat popsicles all day. She walks to the fridge, points and says popsicle, when you dont get her one she throws a tantrum. Piper has been pretty crabby about Atticus' surgery. She feels that she is getting a raw deal, and it is " not fair". On surgery day; she rode rides at the MOA and went to the Mill city museum but was mad that Atticus got a popsicle at the hospital and she only got a lollipop, and dress at the disney store. I may be wrong, but I think Atticus would surely have switched places with her :)
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Bless him! I have to admit it was hard to get Ethan to take his meds too. The only thing he consumed for a couple of days was apple juice and scrambled eggs.
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