Ashleys mom,
Things to consider, bring a book. If you are a smoker, bring an extra pack. I quit smoking this past october, so this isnt on my list this time. But when Lilly had the surgery last time, I pretty much chain smoked the entire time.
Other things you may want to bring
If your daughter has any dvd favorites, bring it. It will help keep her distracted during the evening following the surgery. Bring her favorite teddy bear, keep it with her until they take her into surgery, and ensure the nursres knwo to giv eit back before she wakes up. Bring a list of phone #s to keep people updated throughout the entire ordeal. Bring $ for vending machines and hospital cafeteria. Bring a camera. If you dont want to take a pic of her after coming out of surgery, you will probably have to take a picture of her the next morning to prove to everyone that she woke up ready to play, liek nothing was wrong. This is common with kids. bring any comfort item that may help her and you, and your husband.
After surgery. refer to the link provided by hear again. It is full of great ideas. Earlier today, I went out and bought the button up/zip up shirts. I went mostly with zip up hooded sweatshirts. I also got alot of the first aid stuff. Talk to your dr about the use of over the counter pain meds for her.
No matter how prepared you are, you know you will still forget stuff. Hopefully, you dont live too far from the hospital so you can run home. Thi sbreings up other issues. DO you have pets? Who will look after them while you are gone? Food,water for them, letting the dog out? You may try to have a friend watch the family dog for a day or two so you wont have the dog tripping you and ashley up. Remember, there is a good chance she may have balance issues for a day or two. She probably should not have a dog in her way.
There are many little things to remember, think ahead.
As I said earlier, do not hesitate to contact me if you need anything.