A bad date and anesthesiology, thankfully not at the same time

Elijah and I went on a date today. Unfortunately it did not go very well. Halfway through the movie, he started screaming and hitting. The entire rest of the day involved similar behavior. Ugh.

I got a call from Dr. A today, the anesthesiologist we requested for E's heart surgery. He was calling to tell me that he wouldn't be able to be his doctor that day. :( Holding back major tears, I told him not to worry about it. He told me, "I totally know who Elijah is, and I know who you are, and I want to be there for you that day. I hope you understand.." I do. But I'm sad. The airway issue is a big one this time, and having an anesthesiologist that we have the utmost confidence in is important. Really, though, we've never had a bad, or even just a good, anesthesiologist. They've all been great. No, excellent! I know whoever we get assigned to on June 10th will take very good care of Elijah.

I started to tell Dr. A why we were so concerned with anesthesiology this time. He stopped me and said, "Oh, yeah, I know about his airway issues. In fact, I've already talked to Dr. K twice about Elijah. The anesthesia team will form a solid plan and they will talk to the intensivists in depth, along with Dr. K himself. Elijah will be well taken care of." Tears were flowing at this point, but I managed to say, "I just want you to know how much we have appreciated the amazing care you have given to our little boy. You have always made us feel comfortable and we absolutely love you.." He appreciated that, and I meant it.

I'm sad. But I know things will work out as they are supposed to. I'm just glad we have such caring, intelligent people taking care of our boy.