Never a Dull Moment

Summer had her annual MRI yesterday at NBRHC.  It was pretty amazing to not have to travel to have this scan done.  It was quite seamless too.... up to a point! 

We arrived at Pediatrics at 0700hrs.  Immediately the numbing cream was applied to both Summer's hands as she was going to receive an IV.  (The second hand is just a precaution, incase they can't get a vein in the first hand.)  It was allowed to work for a good hour before the IV was started.  She hardly winced at all when it was inserted. 

We headed down to the MRI suite at 0845.  Her scan was scheduled for 0900.  They were running a few minutes behind, so we chilled in the waiting area and then the Dr. began to administer the sedation medication.  Summer fell to sleep without any trouble.... until.... we transfered her from the stretcher to the MRI bed.  She woke up.  More medication was administered and at this point she received the maximimum dosage.  She fought it and fought it... falling asleep for 4 second and then waking - doing this about 100 times.  Finally the Dr. was set to 'call it all off' and I pleaded with her and the Tech to try to settle her into place to see if we can at least get her to stay still, even though awake.

The tech (who also happens to be a friend of mine), stepped in and started whispering to Summer while she padded the area around her head and taped her into position.  I think she might have promised her I would buy her a pony... 

By the time she was in position, she was fast asleep.  The 20 minute scan was performed while I watched closely for any movement or waking.  - We were golden.

Summer slept for 3 hours when we returned to Pediatrics.  It was a long day.

So, now that is done, we'll send off the scans to her Neurosurgeon and see what he says.

PS - Isn't the MRI machine pretty? Our district raised the funds to purchase it.