Larger Families Chatter ~ May 2008-May 2009

[Pretty Butterfly]

I know those days honey!!!

Kanes Palate op should be Oct/Nov. We'll have to be in Sydney about a week. Kane has a small hip op when he is 5 also. They will take some hip bone and graft him a gum, and screw in fake teeth into the fake gum... Apparently its the worst of all his op's....

I asked our surgeon if he could take some of my hip instead, to save Kane from it, and he said no, it has to be perfect match to keep growing. I dont think many parents had asked before, he looked quiet shocked!!!

Your poor big boy... I hate kids having op's, its horrible. I cried all day with Kanes...

[Dustmite]

I'm sorry for both of your family's and little ones having to go through this. I hope all goes well and they pull through their surgeries fine. Hang in there you guys will get through the rough days and your fam's will be stronger too! When you get tired of people opening their mouth when they should keep it shut, just drop in here where large families are celebrated.

[mountain mummy]

Purplemamma,

Are you having the op done at the Children's hospital? Who is your surgeon? We just had a 3 day stay there a couple of weeks ago to have bub's hernia op.

Join the club with looking young! I'm almost 35 and people still look at me as if I'm a teen mum!!

[Pretty Butterfly]

Yep, we go to Westmeads Childrens.

We're under Dr Haywood, the head surgeon. He done all the facial work on Sophie Dalezio (sp?), the little girl who got ran over twice...So we are very lucky to have him. He is world renouned, and also goes over to third world countries to do free cleft surgeries on kids who would normally never be fixed... We just love him...

[halltribe]

B.J's surgery is at Mater Hospital in Brisbane, I am a bit nervous because I am new to the hospital system here and not sure how much we as parents can do. His last hip surgery in N.Z we were allowed to have him at home for his 6 weeks bedrest and had a nurse come in to help wash and clean dressings, etc. We had him set up in the lounge so he could still be part of the family and the hospital didn't mind us all visiting him with our large brood. I guess surgery isn't till Feb so I should just relax!

Is everyone else on holidays now? Whatcha doing?

[mountain mummy]

Purplemamma - that is awesome! We had Professor Cohen, he got us booked in as soon as he saw Veygas, and cancelled all of his appointments the following day to do the surgery. As much as I hate hospitals, I found them to be really good down there. I'll be thinking of you & your family, I know how hard it is a) having surgery down on little kids and b) having to be away from your (large) family to have it done. How long will you be there for?

halltribe - we are on hols next week for 2 weeks. Probably won't do anything as DP will still be working, but me & the kids are trying to organise some days out with friends (picnics, park etc) Hope the wether holds up!

[CathieW]

Hi Girls

Just a litle note letting you all know how I'm going. i'm already 4 cm dilated and I've had a show and I'm booke din for next tuesday to get induced, Unless it all starts to happen before hand. I'll keep you posted.

Cathie