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Operation Day: every cloud…

The silver lining in the cloud.

BB’s operation was in medical terms, a success. I am not sure BB would describe it as such but medically she should have a happy hip in years to come.

The day started at four am and finished at nine pm; my daughter handled herself with a gentle grace that made me swell with pride. She beamed at the anaesthetic and floated off to sleep with a smile tingling on her lips. She awoke with a chatter and regaled the nurses with gibberish tales of her drug induced dreams, pausing only to shed a tear when she saw her mummy arrive.

She is scared, I see her fear in her eyes when we lift her from the bed, this new weight binds her legs and she is too little to really understand.

She is brave, she has coped with every wire, every probe, every check. She has yanked at my heart when she has smiled her thanks to the team looking after her.

And did you know, when she sleeps the heart monitor shows us her heart beats about 100 times a minute. When she sleeps and we lay our lips on her forehead trying to erase her pain with a kiss her heart beats just a little bit faster.

What an incredible way for the heart to say I love you.

Comments

  1. Emma (@mummymummymum) says

    February 13, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    I’m glad the operation was a success. It sounds like BB handled everything brilliantly. I hope the next few weeks are not too difficult. xxxx

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 7:54 pm

      gowd me too!

      Reply
  2. HELEN says

    February 13, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    ahh that is so sweet…..I’m glad it went well x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 7:55 pm

      thanks helen x

      Reply
  3. NatalieJayW says

    February 13, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    OH MY DAYS. How beautifully written. Glad the op went well.

    @NatalieJayW

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 7:55 pm

      thank you natalie

      Reply
  4. Liz Fielding says

    February 13, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    So glad everything went well, Jane. Hugs to you all, including the brave twins.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 7:55 pm

      cheers Liz

      Reply
  5. Notmyyearoff says

    February 13, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    Oh wow, that’s amazing. Glad it went well. Hope the recovery and journey ahead is quick. Goodbye wobble, hello new walk x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 7:56 pm

      apparantly she will keep the wobble for some time! but I like it x

      Reply
  6. Rachelradiostar says

    February 13, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    Only just found your blog , hope all is well with your little one xx

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 7:56 pm

      thanks, and hope you like the blog x

      Reply
  7. Ali says

    February 13, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    Glad all went well x Thanks for letting us know so soon, Big hugs to all xxx

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 7:56 pm

      thanks ali – -is lovely to know you are all reading x x x x

      Reply
  8. speccy says

    February 13, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    remarkable 🙂 x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 7:57 pm

      who, me?

      Reply
  9. wibbly wobbly says

    February 13, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    Our kids really know how to hold our hearts! So glad to hear that the operation went well. Hugs to all XXX

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 7:57 pm

      thanks lovely lady

      Reply
  10. charliewells80 says

    February 13, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    I don’t stand a chance with your posts at the moment – hormones or no! Well done BB, well done Mummy and good luck with the recovery xx

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 7:57 pm

      sorry!!!!!

      Reply
  11. emma says

    February 13, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    What a star, the texts today show what a strong family you are. Hold tight it can only get better now. The unknown is done – onwards and upwards now and she will be through this. Hope little BB and mummy get some sleep tonight. xx The All the Bradley’s

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 7:58 pm

      thank you lovely x

      Reply
  12. JallieDaddy says

    February 14, 2012 at 12:00 am

    You just made a grown man dry; you should be proud ;). Glad the op went well 🙂

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 7:58 pm

      I made you dry? no man go drink more!

      Reply
  13. headinbook says

    February 14, 2012 at 5:03 am

    Ah, what a bittersweet post. Godspeed BB (and all of you); may the next few weeks pass as quickly as possible for your brave, beautiful baby x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 7:58 pm

      thanks lovely x

      Reply
  14. Kelly says

    February 14, 2012 at 7:30 am

    So glad it all went smoothly. Hope she recovers as quickly as possible x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 7:58 pm

      thanks kelly x x x x x

      Reply
  15. Bibsey Mama says

    February 14, 2012 at 7:49 am

    Oh bless her little heart beats. Great news. Well done for getting through it and I hope BB goes from strength to strength. x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 7:59 pm

      cheers x

      Reply
  16. Sarah says

    February 14, 2012 at 7:56 am

    So pleased it went well. It’s funny we have a similar response in newborns at work (nicu nurse) u can just watch a baby heart rate settle when they are next to their mama. Nothing quite like it. Like their hearts know their home. Hoping you all have a fast recovery x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 7:59 pm

      I loved watching her heart react to us! x

      Reply
  17. mummy on the edge says

    February 14, 2012 at 8:02 am

    Our thoughts are with you all. Take care xx

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 8:00 pm

      thanks x

      Reply
  18. Linda Roy says

    February 14, 2012 at 8:24 am

    So pleased the op has gone well. Brave baby & brave family x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 8:00 pm

      cheers

      Reply
  19. anna tims (@ageingmatron) says

    February 14, 2012 at 9:15 am

    Wonderful last line. I was thinking of you both.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 8:00 pm

      thanks mrs

      Reply
  20. The Mad House says

    February 14, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    Oh Jane. This made me shed a tear. What a star she is and you too. All my love

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 8:01 pm

      thank you Jen x x x x

      Reply
  21. amumsim says

    February 14, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    Ahh, lovely! Good news.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 8:02 pm

      thank you x

      Reply
  22. Circus Queen says

    February 14, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    What a strong girl. She’s also got the best mother for the job of helping her through. This must be such a challenging time for you all. You describe it with such grace.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 8:02 pm

      thanks adele x x

      Reply
  23. Kelly Wiffin says

    February 14, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    I am so pleased the operation was a success. Such a strong girl! x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 8:03 pm

      thanks x x x x x x

      Reply
  24. Jacq says

    February 14, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    Bless. Have been thinking of you.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 8:03 pm

      cheers jacq

      Reply
  25. actuallymummy says

    February 14, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    Good thoughts your way 🙂

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 8:03 pm

      all recieved

      Reply
  26. Blue Sky says

    February 14, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    Hooray for happy hips 🙂 Hope she makes a speedy recovery xx

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 8:03 pm

      thanks lovely

      Reply
  27. sarsm says

    February 14, 2012 at 5:56 pm

    Lots of love from all of us here.

    My littlest needed a couple of operations around the same age. She too couldn’t understand. So we bought her a super duper new teddy. And we made the teddy go through all of the things she went through. So, wherever her bandage teddy was also had a bandage. She was allowed to take the teddy with her into the op (I know BB’s already had hers, but I’m guessing she may be asleep again for the casts removal). When she ate the bear ate and when she couldn’t eat the bear couldn’t eat.

    She really loves her bear (and it has a special place in my heart too).

    Perhaps BB could also have a bear? One with a bandage who can’t walk?

    Hugs xx

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 8:04 pm

      you genius! this saved me,

      we had spica bunny, who has a cast and a nappy on and takes his meds like a dream.

      thank you thank you thank you

      Reply
      • sarsm says

        February 22, 2012 at 9:09 am

        I’m so glad it’s helped!! 😀

        Reply
        • janeblackmore says

          February 22, 2012 at 12:48 pm

          I love you #fact

          Reply
  28. Honest Mum says

    February 14, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    So pleased the op went well and what a brave girl you have there. Well done you too. Oliver had an ear op earlier in the year and seeing your angel going under is no easy feat. Well done for being so strong. Wishing her a speedy recovery x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 8:05 pm

      thanks x x x

      Reply
  29. maggy, red ted art says

    February 14, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    Oh my, will you stop moving me to tears??!?!?!

    So pleased to hear it went well!

    Maggy xx

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 8:06 pm

      sorry Maggie

      Reply
  30. alysonsblog says

    February 15, 2012 at 8:05 am

    so very beautiful and well written yet again, you have such a craft with words. Children are so resilient – far more than we are and I think you are all doing simply incredibly x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 8:06 pm

      thanks ever so x

      Reply
  31. Muddling Along says

    February 15, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    I’m so glad it has gone well

    That last bit made me cry – how wonderful to know that even when asleep they can know we love them

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 8:07 pm

      beautiful way of putting it x

      Reply
  32. londonmum says

    February 15, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    so glad it has gone well. have been following your blog and was thinking of you all x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 8:07 pm

      thank you x x x

      Reply
  33. helloitsgemma says

    February 15, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    X

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      February 20, 2012 at 8:07 pm

      flirt!

      Reply
  34. The Boy and Me (@TheBoyandMe) says

    March 10, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    Oh bloody hell, again, tears! Poor little girl, and poor you seeing her like this.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      March 13, 2012 at 6:51 pm

      God sorry again! X

      Reply

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