Bronwyn's Adventure, Part 4

We're home.

*sigh of relief*

It was a long day that began at 4:45am for us. Bronwyn really did very well, both physically and emotionally, but it was still a tough day for her. I guess there's simply no way to adequately prepare an almost-4-year-old for an operating room, masks being held to her face while her hands are restrained, etc. Yes, there were lots and lots of tears.   Overall, though, it wasn't too bad.

The surgeon confirmed that the lumps are what he originally thought they were: juvenile rheumatoid nodules (or granuloma annulares). That's great news, since it means that they're nothing serious. I'm still not totally sure of what exactly they are and how they come to be since this particular doctor isn't the sort that "teaches" the way many will take the time to do, but the knowledge that they're harmless and will eventually go away is enough for me right now.

Bronwyn woke up about 30 minutes after arriving in the recovery room. She hasn't felt at all queasy or seemed particularly tired since then. She also hasn't had any pain medication since whatever it was they administered in the OR-- and every time I ask if she needs some, she tells me no. Since arriving home an hour ago, she's even hobbled around a bit and put pressure on her foot, so she must be feeling OK.

To say she's happy to be home is an understatement!

Daniel and I are pretty happy to be back, too. I wasn't prepared for how stressful it would all feel. It's good to have it [mostly] behind us. In two weeks, we'll have to see someone to check on her incision. Hopefully that will be our official conclusion to this adventure!