That doesn't make you superficial, that makes you normal!
My youngest were 4 years old and 10 months old when I had my surgery. I was worried how they would react also. My husband brought them in to the hospital when I was moved to a regular room and I still had the giant bandage on my head. My 4 year old looked a little concerned at first, but once I talked to her and got to hug her, she realized it was still me. I don't think the 10 month old really noticed anything, to be honest with you. Then my 4 year old insisted on helping me walk down the hall a million times a day because she knew if we made it to the nurse's station, they'd give her a popsicle for being such a good helper. Where was my popsicle???
![Huh ???](https://www.anausa.org/smf/Smileys/classic/huh.gif)
I did wind up with facial paralysis and my biggest concern was that my kids would never know when I was smiling at them. My husband assured me that they know and they can see it in my eyes. Turns out he was right (don't tell him that!
![Wink ;)](https://www.anausa.org/smf/Smileys/classic/wink.gif)
). Hopefully, you won't have any issues with your facial nerve, but if you do. don't worry - you are mom and you'll always be mom no matter what and they will love you just the same. I like to think I've been a good example for my kids on how to handle adversity.
I work around kids a lot and I was worried how they would react, but you know, kids are really good - better than adults sometimes. In 4 years, I've only had one little boy ask why my mouth didn't move quite right and he wasn't even mean about it - just curious. I explained it to him and that was the last of it.
You and your family will definitely be in my prayers! If you want to talk, send me a PM with your phone number and I'll give you a call.
Go hug your little ones!
![Grin ;D](https://www.anausa.org/smf/Smileys/classic/grin.gif)
Lori