Hospital update...

Hi Well Georgina went off to Hospital early Monday morning and we were home about 5 hours later all over and done with until next time. Anyway we got there about 7:30am and she was prepped for the operating room and the staff there were so great with her explaining the whole procedure to her and us.

Only one parent was allowed to go into the theatre so Martin went to see her off to sleep as if I went I would have frightened her because I was so near tears just watching them prep her etc. They gave her gas (lolly scented) to fall asleep and then inserted the canullar(sp?) which was great, that would have scared her. Martin and I went and got coffee and no sooner had we drank it I was called in to see her wake up. I think I got the worst end of the stick because she woke up choking and crying and was not well at all but they gave her some medicine which worked pretty quickly and she was really sleepy. Both her feet were plastered after recieving I think 8 botox shots in each leg? not entirely sure. But all in all she was a very brave girl indeed and we were so proud of her and she got meet another little girl her own age who has cerebral palsy too and was having her 5-6 round of botox and well we have come to reallise very quickly that this is no quick fix and she may be having these treatments for a long time to come, I guess sometimes denyal is a good thing.

The nurses at the hospital gace Georgina this certificate and she got to keep the face mask that still smells like lollies so she has something to take to show and tell at school. This morning at school all the other kids in her class were just staring at her and not saying anything so Georgina and her teacher are going to talk to the whole class, my girl is very brave and she is not embaressed about her legs she is proud as we have told her she is touch and brave and very special indeed.

Georgina will now have the plasters changed every Wednesday for 4-6 weeks and then go into her splints. After going to hospital she was treated with a new toy and also got presents from both our mums, lucky girl. Another little girl got a treat as well and I think is feelinng left out but Georgina is back at school today and it's time for some mum and Lucy alone tim

Thank you for all the well wishes for my daughter they mean alot. Now I am off to do some crafts with Lucy as she is sitting here not so patiently saying "when will you be finished mum" oops, must go

Take care
Belinda xxx