My Brave Boy (and an FO!)

So today Adam had to have a tooth out. This is the same tooth as was giving him so many problems at Easter (scroll down). So we set off across the fields to the local hospital He was pretty nervous – he was mainly worried that it might involve needles. He has a very low opinion of needles since having a blood sample done when he was two. It didn’t go well – and he remembers it all too well. Theoretically I wasn’t too bothered about it – I mean, it’s only having a tooth out, and they do thousands of those, and although he’d be having a general anaesthetic, he’d only be under for about 5-10 minutes, so there’s absolutely nothing to be scared of. Right? Right.

So why did I wake up at 4 am and not get back to sleep again then hey? Personally I think it was because I became completely convinced that we would be hit by a train when crossing the track. Now I know perfectly well that even if a train is coming, there is time to fall flat on my face, pick myself up and get across to the other side safely. But about 30 imaginary trains ploughed us down in the wee small hours In the event no imaginary or real trains showed up while we were going across the track. (In either direction).

However I found it surprisingly traumatic – watching Adam go under the anaesthetic, while feeling completely helpless and useless was an experience I’d be happy not to repeat. In fact there was barely time to have a cup of tea and knit a couple of rows (and yes, the nurses did notice and point…, but it certainly beats sitting wondering what to do – there’s no way I’d have been able to read) before he was wheeled out of Recovery – wide awake and very chirpy. “Smiley Adam” they called him In the event they’d put him under using gas, (he was a Lunar Jim, going up into space – Ruth would be so jealous – our meal table often has a little jaunt round the planets during dinner… ) and then put various needles in him once he was asleep.

We were free to go at 10, once they had removed the cannula from his arm – I’m quite proud that we managed to conceal the presence of a needle in his arm until after it was out – however Adam is not described as John’s Mini-Me for nothing – not only are they physically very similar – Adam had been provided with toast, 2 slices of it, and he’d not been allowed any breakfast – no way was he leaving without finishing it – leave free food behind – you have to be joking!

So here is my brave boy:

Oh, and I promised you an FO – these socks are finally done!

Trekking XXL 110 – simple 2×2 rib with short row heels and toes. (I’m still looking for a short row heel I like – they fit fine, but I always get those wretched holes when I rejoin the instep.)

Oooh – and for any knitting Greenbelters – we’re meeting in the Tiny Tea Tent at 5:30 on Friday – by then we should have had the chance to have a brief look at programmes and see if we want to arrange a better time. You’ll recognise me by the knitting and/or the yelling at two small children…

six comments:

He is a brave boy (and a cutie too)! Isn’t it amazing the nutty stuff that we mothers can lose sleep over?

Kate () (link) - 24 August '06 - 00:15

Awww, that is a lovely photo of Dr Adam Anne….bless him….he looks a happy chappie. Well done for being brave little fella Adam!!

Denise xx

Denise () - 24 August '06 - 00:30

Love the socks too Anne…...are they warm? They look it. Lovely colours ))

Denise xx

Denise () - 24 August '06 - 00:31

OK, so how on earth did they manage the cannula bit?

Have still got tonsillitis. Surely it’ll have gone by tomorrow?

daisy () (link) - 24 August '06 - 11:20

How did you manage to get his tooth taken out in hospital? My son Ben might need a tooth out soon if it doesn’t come out by itself, but as far as I know the only option is the standard injection in the gum in the dentist and even the thought of that completely freaks him out

Well done Adam for being so brave!

Suzy () (link) - 24 August '06 - 13:48

Yay, Adam!! The best part is that it’s over. :)

Your Trekking socks turned out great! I don’t do short row heels/toes, so I can’t offer any suggestions…

Chris () (link) - 26 August '06 - 04:57

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