Emilie and her tonsils update

So Monday the 14th is the big day. We find out our surgery time on Friday. Emilie is very excited right now about having her tonsils out. We've been to the grocery store and picked out pudding, jello, popsicles, soup, go-gurt, etc. We also got kool-aid (per a nurse's instructions) to freeze in ice cube trays. We're supposed to pop one out, melt it a bit in the microwave, and make slushies. We've watched the DVD with Emilie that the hospital sends about a little girl having surgery. We're supposed to have her wear her jammies to the hospital and bring her favorite blanket and stuffed animal. We've been told to have a bucket and towels in the car in case she throws up on the way home from the anesthesia. She is supposed to stay home for a week with little activity. She can return to preschool the following week, but isn't supposed to run around at recess, play sports, etc. for another week. We can expect that she will be on a soft diet for 7-10 days and will lose some weight. So needless to say that while Emilie is very excited right now, I'm not so sure how happy she'll be feeling by Monday night.

As for me, I feel confident that she needs the surgery and will feel better afterwards, but I'm a bit apprehensive about the anesthesia the day of the surgery and about the first couple of days afterwards.

So while I know all will be fine, and people have been having their tonsils out for years, if you don't mind, say a prayer for us on Monday!

Here's some Emilie pics: