I can hardly beleive it's been 3 years since Madalyn had her craniotomy.  It seems like just yesterday we were going through the heartache of hearing our little angel would have to go through such an invasive operation that had a whole list of complications.  After many sleepless nights and more prayers than I can remember, we made it through and most importantly Madalyn made it through.  So far she hasn't had ANY of the side affects that were associated with a surgery like this and besides yearly visits to her plastic surgeon, neurosurgeon and optometrist, she is free and clear of any future surgeries!!  Below are some pictures that I promise not to share anymore after this year:)

Madalyn and Daddy getting ready for the anesthesiologist.

After an almost 9 hour surgery, this was my first look at Madalyn once she was done.  Needless to say, there wasn't a dry eye in the room.

The next morning in ICU.  Seeing your baby like this is hard.  Especially when there's not much you can do!!

On the red wagon the way to her private room from ICU. 

This is her ear to ear incision.  Her doctor was fabulous and didn't have to cut any of her hair.

Just a couple of days later with Daddy in the hospital.  She was still on pain meds but was pretty happy when she was awake even though it took about 6 days for her to see again.

We were finally at home and this is the first time she was able to see.  She was very excited to have a little bit of her vision back.

This was about the ninth day at home. 

This was taken 2 weeks after her surgery.  The swelling stayed for about a year and then finally went away:)