Almost there...

Just met with the surgeon who told us that she is wrapped up. Two implants and all they really have left to do is get her tested with the audiologist and get her to recovery. We hope to see in an hour or so.

Game On!

It is 12:30pm here and we just got a call from the nurse in the operating room that they just got started about 15 minutes ago. We were kind of surprised because she has been back there since 11:00am but it is definitely understandable. I cant imagine what they have to do in order to get started. Turns out the surgery will run about 5 hours because they are doing both implants... or at least attempt to do both. We will see. You never really know what complications will occur and this entire process has run less than smooth...so Rob and I are ready for anything. It was hard to watch them wheel her away at the "parents can go no further than this red line" area. I signed to her mommy and daddy later" that we normally give her when she is going to be left with a baby sitter and I wish I would have taken a picture of the confused look on her face. A face that says "this situation Im in does not compute with "mommy and daddy later". What in the world is going on?

So here we sit. waiting. waiting. waiting.

Hospital arrival time

Got our call today that we didnt have to be at the hospital until 9am which is great news because now we dont have to go down the night before and be away from the boys for two nights. We have a slew of volunteers helping with the boys and house so it will be a big party for them.  I did get together some activities for Molly to pass the time with once she is feeling better...depending on when that is...I cant imagine she will be feeling too good on Monday.  I plan on bringing my laptop so I can update the blog for those who want to remain plugged in.  

Thanks again for all the support! We have amazing friends!

Today was Molly's last speech appointment before her surgery just a few short days away. We are excited but careful not to be too at ease. With as many headaches as we have encountered getting to this point, we would be foolish to assume that the rest of this journey will be without an incident or two. I just hope that the worst of it is over. I hope that the discussions about money are over and that we can just concentrate on this little girl and her well being. I wish there was a way to explain all of this to Molly...but there just isnt so we have to trust that one day it will all make sense to her. We will be posting updates/ pictures/ video of the next few weeks and we know we are not the only ones interested in the big activation day. Activation day is going to be as nerve racking and exciting as Gotcha Day. Minus the bureaucratic headaches, this process has gone pretty quickly. After all, it was just August 20 of last year that we even knew that Molly exsisted on the planet and less than a year later she is standing here in my living room about to undergo a surgical procedure that will change her life forever. Very exciting stuff!

Finally sinking in...

well, it was a long day...but all is well in the end...so far.  We are sitting here holding our breath a bit hoping not to encounter anymore curve balls. All set for Monday, I plan on getting Molly to the pool as much as possible this week because it will be awhile before she can go back in again.

The original schedule is back on track and we are exactly where we were just a few days ago. Now all we can do is pray that the procedure goes as planned.  

Back to the real world tomorrow and getting some much needed work done. Hopefully that will be the last time we have to fight this battle.

Thanks again for all the well wishes on facebook.  The details of this ordeal were way to long to post on the blog so if anyone has any questions about what we encountered or what we did to rectify the situation, please feel free to contact me.  

Tricia, I appreciate your call today and will definitely look into that program.

We got approved!

The verdict is in. One surgery. Two implants.

Big thank you for everyones support through this wild goose chase. Tricare may not pay very much but they were actually wonderful to me through this entire process. Very helpful on the phone and even willing to call the hospital to relay policy.  

Looking forward to monday and the beginning of a new life for Molly.

The Beginning of the beginning...

Well. tomorrow we start. It is our preop appoinmtment in Birmingham with the surgeon who will do the implant surgery. I wish there was a way to explain to Molly what was going on...but in a way it will be easier on her. She is so trusting and adaptable with us that I dont even think she will blink. IT is going to be an amazing process and except for the 843 trips to Birmingham one that am looking forward too. Rob and I love the speech therapist in Birmingham and even though we could technically leave that practice and stay close to home for therapy we think it is worth it to work with her. We are going to actually attempt to work in Birmingham and here with both therapists...add in school three days a week and we will have a busy week.