Successful Surgery

It's been one week since Everly's cochlear implant surgery. I'm not going to lie, it's been a long week. However, Everly is a stellar patient. The surgery went remarkably well and we did not have to stay a night in the hospital. We got to the hospital at 5 AM and we were home by 3 PM. She was in the OR for just over two hours. Amazing!! She had a bandage around her head for two days which Matt and I took off on Thursday. She has an incision about 2 inches long behind each ear. They are already healing so well.  I'm sure in a few short years we will not be able to see them at all. She also now has a bump on each side of her head where the implants lie. These bumps are fairly noticeable now but they will become less noticeable as she grows and gets more hair. Her recovery has been remarkable to watch. I'm so impressed with how resilient little babies and kids are. She is healing so fast.

With the surgery behind us, Matt and I can only think about her activation day. We will start the process on April 21st. That's just right around the corner. And Everly will hear sound for the first time! We will make sure to videotape her reaction so we can share with all.

As always, thanks for following along. And thank you for everybody's positive thoughts and prayers over the last week.

Much love,
Elizabeth

Waiting to see the doctor

About 10 mins after the "happy juice" ... She was very relaxed

Rolled off to surgery

 Waiting...the hardest part!

Waking up in recovery

Safe with daddy by her side

Oh man, what just happened!

Heading home

Swollen face

Trying a little food

Sleeping on mama

Getting stronger!

Getting some fresh air

Playing a little here and there

No more bandage!

More playtime

Smiley Evvie is back!

Better every day!