Harvick & Jarrett . Tube/Adenoid Surgery

Over a month ago, Harvick & Jarrett both had tubes placed in both ears.  Harvick also had his adenoids removed.  And, of course I did my best to document the day with some pictures.

(On July 18th Harvick & Jarrett both had tubes put in both ears, and Harvick had his adenoids removed.  The surgery was scheduled for 8:00am; however we had to wait nearly an hour for you before surgery began.  Jarrett went first, and Harvick followed about 45 minutes later.  In recovery Jarrett ONLY wanted Patrick; and Harvick ONLY wanted me.  The small puppy stuffed animals, along with a laptop & iPad kept you each entertained as we waited in recovery.

I stayed with you at home that afternoon.  Neither of you felt back to normal, and were lethargic.  However, neither of you were interested in napping in your own bed - so, we played together, and you each took turns falling asleep on the floor (something you NEVER do!).  You also each took turns taking care of each other.  Jarrett rubbed Harvick's back for nearly 5 minutes before Harvick could fall asleep, and you both laid together with Harvick rubbing Jarrett's back in order to wake up.  Your closeness amazes me - I pray it stays this way always.)

And., the FB updates for my non-FB family...

"Nothing helps you heal like being with your brother. When Harvick was tired earlier, Jarrett laid next to him, rubbing his back, to help him fall asleep. Now, the boys are both just groggy, and laying (awake) together, with Harvick comforting Jarrett. I pray they have this close (and reciprocal!) of a relationship always."

The results of the tube surgery is not noticeable in the boys' speech.  It is likely that with the fluid removed, the boys are both able to hear more clearly, which will in turn allow them to speak sooner/more clearly.  With the removal of Harvick's adenoids, he is snoring less, and breathing with more ease.

Overall, the boys did great with the surgery.  Jarrett was pretty much back to normal the next day, but it took Harvick a little longer - he ended up developing an infection from the adenoids being removed.  After a crazy strong antibiotic, the infection was resolved - day 6 following the surgery (day 2 of medicine), he was back to normal completely!