The Before, and The After
I would say that today was almost the opposite of what I’d expected. When faced with the fact that Sam would be losing two of his teeth, I was most concerned with how he would handle the realization that there was a huge space in his mouth - that his teeth were actually gone, as in, not attached anymore, because I didn’t feel that he really grasped this concept beforehand. I mean, how could he? I was also worried that he’d feel a lot of pain later in the day, that he’d be sore and miserable.
On the other hand, the dentist had really convinced me that the procedure itself would be smooth, quick, and easy. I believed him, and so when I woke up this morning it was not the time at the dentist’s office that I dreaded.
And so, just like everything in motherhood, the microcosm of my day showed me that no matter how much I prepare and plan ahead, I won’t be ready.
The procedure sucked. It fucking sucked. I’m sorry. But it did. It was horrible. And traumatizing, at least for me. I was going to start writing all about it just now, but seriously I don’t even want to. I want to finish my beer and go to bed and never think of it again.
Thankfully, mercifully, Sam now seems to be ok. Everything I was initially worried about is virtually a non-issue. He LOVES the space where his teeth were because “it helps him drink more easily.” When we went to Dairy Queen later in the day he was so proud to show a total stranger his “space.” And he hasn’t complained about his mouth hurting at all since we left the office. I asked him if it was, and he said, “No, not at all!”
And I do find his little lisp incredibly endearing.
So here he was this morning, with teeth and Robby.
And then, just a few short hours later.
So stinkin’ cute they are
Glad to hear that he is feeling better, I often wondering if “procedures” are harder on the mother, or atleast it stays in our heads longer.
Jenn
What a day — I’m so sorry. He is, of course, still utterly adorable but I know, I KNOW how drained you feel (see: Appendectomy ‘08). Take care.
I am really sorry that you had to go through all of that. I’m glad the part of it that you have to live with for the next while is seeming to be all good. I am sorry the procedure sucked. I will likely have nightmare about it tonight just imagining how awful it must have been. I hope you get a good sleep and things are boring for the next while.
Oh babe! I can’t imagine how bad you must feel. I know it’s “just teeth” but I also know what it’s like to have something happen to my babies.
he does look pretty adorable though. Glad he’s adjusted to it so well. Hope you chugged another beer and went to bed.
Wow, kids are so tough. What a trooper! And he is still as adorable as ever. Here’s hoping for a very boring day today.
I hope today is better for you. I have to say, though, that he looks ADORABLE. I’m glad he seems to be o.k. with it. Hopefully, that will, in time, make it all a bit easier for you, too.
“Procedures” are never the “piece of cake” that professionals tell us they will be. The only person it is easy for is them, probably because they have done it so many times. He will forget the whole thing much better than you will. He does seem fine now though. Glad it is over.
Actually, the dentist was pretty surprised too, and told me so afterward. The problem was essentially that Sam did not want the “nose” with the gas on his face, so he started to freak out right from the start, and then didn’t successfully breathe any of the gas because he was already yelling. In talking ot him now, what he says he didn’t like was still the gas. He doesn’t complain that it hurt him much or anything. He just REALLY wasn’t down with the nose, and having it on his face and being forced to lay down scared him I think, like he felt claustrophobic I think.
Awww, they are both adorable!
There is something highly cute, though, about a kid with missing top front teeth.
I am so sorry to hear the procedure itself was horrible. Sam is a trooper, for sure.
I know that feeling. I felt that way when I first snorkeled. It is very scary. I think a nasal c-pap feels that way too at first til you get used to it.
I think that we moms make some things harder on ourselves when our kids really care less. They are so stinkin resilient. So sorry you had to go through all this though. I can’t imagine. Gotta say though he looks as cute as ever!! Enjoy your beer.
AWESOME…… in aproximately 16 minutes I am taking Thing 2 to the dentist…..ARGH!!! I am so scared for her and me.
What a brave little man! So sorry it was so horrible, but those smiles are adorable and I am certainly glad to see he was feeling better.
Poor Sam, and poor you. I’m glad he’s all better and seems to be no worse for it, even if it did leave you feeling traumatized.
I’ll be the one traumatized in a couple of weeks - Cordy broke a molar and has to have dental surgery to cap it or pull it if it becomes infected. General anesthesia for her. Ugh.