We have a date

Surgery to removal the expander and the Nevus is set for November 19th a Tuesday. I got t chose between that day and the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, that would mean Thanksgiving would not be a happy day for Haleigh. So I went with the earlier date. She has a Check up/ pre-op on the 11th. We must keep her well! We have to get rid of his cough and be careful. I understand you cant always keep kids from getting sick especially since I have other kids in school. But, I bought her special vitamins that have extra C in them and after Halloween tomorrow and the Fair on Sunday afternoon, we will be very picky on where we take her. No Wal-Mart for sure. And the week before surgery no Church, no nothing. I am even cutting her birthday small. I know that may sound over the top, but this has to happen on the 19th. I need this to happen with out delays because she is sick. She is ready to be done, I am ready for this part to be over. This has been physically and emotionally draining. The surgery is physically and emotionally draining as well and I am so tired already. I need this to be done before Thanksgiving, way before Christmas! Please pray that Haleigh gets and stays well and that surgery goes well for her.

Better... Lost

Better

Haleigh is feeling better, we probably will not be doing a filling on Thursday, she needs to be completely well for that and still has a cough. I don't think I will need to wait another full week though. I am thinking by Saturday or Sunday she should be well enough to have a fill done.

We are taking our family to the fair on Sunday afternoon, its suppose to be a beautiful day. We were going tomorrow night, but I think it will be better for Haleigh not to be out on the windy mid-way at night. Got to keep that girl well!

Lost

I'm thinking maybe my message to the surgery scheduler got lost somewhere. I was told she should call me by today and well she didn't. I am going to give her a couple days I mean maybe she is trying to get us in so we are not there Thanksgiving Day. I would rather not be there that day. I really do want to know when its going to be though. I am a planner and I cant plan without a date.

Staying Well

It has come to my attention that Haleigh has been doing very good this winter with her asthma that is mild and only comes up with colds anyway and with just staying well altogether. I need to keep her that way for surgery if she gets sick her doctor will not clear her for surgery and then the trip to Atlanta will be off.

Another mom with a child that is having surgeries like Haleigh posted a blog to let every one know to be extra careful with her daughter. And she is right. EVERYONE MUST WASH THEIR HANDS!

Do not get mad if you have a get together or party and Haleigh is not there, I am not going to put her on lock down the way I did last year, but I think its important not to have her around sick people so if I ask if you have been sick do not lie to me please! I don't want you or anyone else to be the reason surgery was delayed.

I understand I can not keep her from every germ and that is not what we are doing. I am just limiting the amount of time she is exposed . We are all starting extra vitamins with extra C in them and I have a lot of OJ in the fridge.

So Haleigh will still be at church, but not wal mart. Time to get out the Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer like were fresh out of the NICU!

Remember the days after Aden and Landon came home, not as bad as that but close to it. And remember its just for a month, our surgery day is fast approaching. And after surgery we can, take her out for at least a week so I think we are good there!

I really hope everyone understands as I know you all love Haleigh and do understand that this is for her!