Not thrilled about what the doctor had to say...

I have been avoiding this post ever since we got home from the doctor. Thank you all for your well wishes. I thought I had better update our loved ones. Heading to the doctor today I wasnt sure what to expect. I thought he would tell me that it was no big deal, continue picking Grant's nose for the rest of his life, his breathing was nothing to worry about, and everything was going to be fine. Of course I was just dreaming. The doctor told me exactly what I didnt want to hear. Our only choice at this point is surgery to remove his adenoid. He has an abnormally large adenoid that is restricting his nasal passages from draining and it is also effecting his breathing. As Grant gets older and grows his adenoid will also grow and continue to effect him. The doc explained that the way it is effecting his breathing is really not good, thats why he has bags under his eyes, he is always tired, he is always pale, he has bloody noses all the time and his lips are always chappy no matter what we do to sooth them. Those are just a few ways that this is effecting my little man. Grant is scheduled for surgery on Dec. 9 The doctor informed me that this is a pretty simple procedure. They do have to put him under (dont like the idea of that) It is an out patient surgery that should only take about 30 minutes. Then they will keep him for a few hours to make sure he comes out of the anesthesia ok. He will be under the weather and have a sore throat for a few days after and then HOPEFULLY he will be able to breathe like a normal child. Right now he is considered a "mouth breather," thats what the doctor called him. Lets all pray that this is the answer to the problem because there is no guarantee.

Well thats not all... Grant may have sleep apnea. WTF??? He is only four and a half. Sleep apnea? Are you serious? I was in shock. I know I have talked about his sleeping habits (waking frequently, night terrors, sleep walking, sleep talking, waking up gasping for air) before but I never imagined that. They wont even test him for it until after the surgery. So we will see.

I was a little shocked by all of this, and it hit me hard. I have been very emotional about it today. I know that everything will be alright and Grant will be ok. I trust the doctor doing the surgery and I feel that we made the right choice for Grant (our choices were do it now or wait until it gets worse, what would you choose?) This is not a life threatening condition and I know that the three of us are strong and together we can conquer the world! BUT he is my baby and I worry about him. How is this going to effect him? I am hoping he is young enough that eventually he will forget all about it. I just want what is best for him, like any mother would. He is such a sweet heart and so loving. But he is also very strong and brave. I know he will be just fine and come out of this stronger than ever!!!