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Explaining to your child you are going to have day surgery |
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by emmie  (September 2007) (rank 31st) |
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This is something i had to explain to my 4 year old step daughter as i was going to have day surgery having 2 small operations and she wanted to know :
Mummy why cant i come to the hospital with you ?
I said to her that
they were going to make mummy better and to be able to do that mummy has to have this special mask on and also a little needle in my hand and mummy will have an hours nap and you dont want to see mummy have a needle that by the way does not hurt mummy and you cant be there if mummy is sleeping who will look after you and mummy has to make sure that you are safe.
Why do you have to have a operation?
I said to her you know that mummy has been sick and mummys tummy has been hurting lots , she said yes so then i went on to tell her well when mummy wakes up she will be a little bit sore and tender for a few days but if they find the problem mummy will feel much better but while mummy is sore and tender mummy will also need rest and for you to be a good girl and look after your little sister and daddy will look after you but you dont have to orry about mummy mummy will be fine i promise.
Can you play with me when you get hoime?
I said no when mummy gets home mummy will stll be very tired and will want to go to bed and you must allow mummy to do this nd be a good girl for daddy and even when mummy gets up mummy wont be able to play with you as she will be sore but this will only be for a couple of days but daddy , chloe and grampy will play with you.
How long will you be sore for?
I said mummy will be sore for 3/4 days but after then mummy will play with you lots for the days we missed and then we could even go for a walk if you like .
cheers,
i hope this elps someone in a simular position
luv emz xx
