Telling a child about their surgery

[RI Mom]

OK Lisa...that's pretty funny!! I guess that 6 is much more mature (comparatively speaking) than 4 which was the last time he had OHS. We'll see how it goes. I guess that I need to lighten up a bit and stop obsessing about it (like that's really possible).

 

[Lisa in Katy]

No, as a mother, it is your job to stress out, especially over something as major as heart surgery. Believe me, I've stressed over much more minor things - first day of school, first overnight at a friend's, first dentist appt., driving.... Unfortunately, it's also your job to hide your stress! Just keep smiling and be there to comfort him when needed. Find a place where you can go and scream or cry when necessary, or to just breathe that major sigh of relief. You'll be great.

 

[geckley]

Wow I'm so sorry to hear about the little guy. I had my 1st surgery at 2 years old. Now at 39 I avoid needles like the plague. My "Phobia" is so bad that when I found out about my last surgery in November 2009, I told my surgeon that if the couldn't figure out a way to keep the sticks to a minnimum I wasn't going to have the surgery. They put in a PIC line. It saved my life. It's one stick and it can last a very long time. I hope that could be an option.