We knew Grace would have to surgery as soon as she could once we got home. We were told it is a rather easy surgery. One night stay at the hospital, limited diet per doctors instructions, and No Nos for as long as the doctor deemed necessary. No big deal, right? Wrong! First Grace had the additional trip to the OR and the night in the Pediatric ICU. Now she is refusing to eat and drink. We finally called the Plastic Surgery Doctor on call. He said she shouldn't be in much pain. We thought when she was crying and fussing she was in pain. He said that she is dehydrated. We need to force fluids in her. If it isn't better by tomorrow we have to take her to the hospital and let them hook her to an IV. So you better believe I will be forcing her to take the liquids today. I wonder if we will ever get our happy little girl back. Her main activities are sleeping and crying. I know it will get better and it could be much worse but right now it is hard. It is heartbreaking to see Grace so unhappy all the time. Would this stop us from adopting another little girl with the same need? Probably not. Would we be better prepared? Definitely. We are so thankful to have Grace here and to get her the surgeries and services she needs. She is our daughter and we will do everything it takes to get her what she needs.
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