I was wondering how your little one was going Olive!
DS2 has had two lots of grommets. He was the same age as your DD2 when he had his first lot.
I was in the theatre only until he was out. I am pretty sure they don't intubate, and he didn't have a canula (I think?).
The anaesthtist DS2 had was wonderful...I held onto Ben and he had someone blow bubbles which Ben was fascinated with and then he waved the mask over his face and then put it on him and Ben pretty much fell asleep straight away, he did have a little struggle just before he fell asleep. Then I was escorted out
The procedure took only 20mins or so and I was called down to the recovery room when he was stirring.
We were not allowed home until he was all ok and had something to eat and drink. We were given some drops we had to put in his ears for a couple of days and that was all he needed. He was fine later that day and bounced back no problems.
They are very resiliant at this age and cope well.
The grommet itself is tiny..the size of those really really tiny beads, quite amazing!
She and you will notice the difference straight away and may solve any sleep issues she is having.