music: “Songbird,” Kenny G
I wasn’t as nervous as I thought I’d be. The dental assistants were all so wonderfully comforting. I felt an air of apprehension about me, but they kept me talking about mundane things until the IV was in. I was awake throughout, but groggy, and I don’t remember much. I remember their voices, saying things like, “We’re going to have to break this one,” and “Give her another drip, she’s starting to move,” or “That one’s too high up.” I remember the dentist on my left telling me to tilt my head this way or that, and I remember two rather painful shots of novacain in the roof of my mouth.
Overall, it wasn’t bad at all. The whole thing took nearly two hours. My scars are pretty cool, and I bled heavily for several hours, but other than that it really wasn’t anything to speak of. I don’t know why I was so worried, I guess just because I didn’t know what to expect. I’m rather swollen today, and sore too. I’ve had ice on it since yesterday afternoon, and my mom bought things like pudding, jello, and popsicles for me to slurp on.
The most annoying thing was the persistant numbness. It didn’t go away until this morning, and I’d slept so much yesterday that I woke up at 5:30 today. I’m on an odd schedule, I guess, but at least I feel alright so I’m not complaining.
I rented some movies beforehand, so that I”d have something to do while resting up afterward. I must have been more nervous than I thought, because I obviously wasn’t paying any attention when I got them. I rented “I Spy,” that Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson film (which is beyond stupid, and not even funny for comedy’s sake), and “Dr. T and the Women,” of which I’d seen parts on Lifetime. That wasn’t SUCH a bad movie but the ending is terribly unsatisfactory and rather contrived. So oh well.
I’m starting to get graduation cards in the mail, which is a very pleasant thing indeed. I have been pleasantly surprised by people’s prompt and sweet responses. I feel so loved! <3 On top of which, shopping for various college effects is making everything feel more realistic, and I’m starting to be really excited, not nervous at all. I was netmeeting with my dad this morning (he comes home a week from Friday,) and it was really good to talk to him. He’s been soo sweet lately.
I’m having a pretty good week, so far. But,alas, I must go and ice my jaw some more. Have a good one. ;)