Branchial Blest Cyst

When a new, sweet baby arrives in our home we do what probably most other parents do - investigate their new perfect self from head to toe; sometimes discovering long fingers, big Craner toes, Patton foreheads, long lashes, deer shaped eyes, unique birthmarks, etc. 

Ruckus was born with a little dimple near the top of his ear where the ear and face connect. 

We loved this little dimple.

Kind of funky, funny, cute - just like Ruckus.

In Sept a few inches beneath the dimple a sore developed.

At first we thought it was a bug bite and then when it decided to live there longer, possibly eczema. 

One day The Beloved touched the irritated area and said it felt hollow underneath. 

I took Ruckus to the "doc in the box" that day and when the physician applied pressure it burst open.

This Mama is a big fat baby when it comes unusual things of the body.

Can't handle it....

but you have to pretend -

 when you're somebodies mom.

After many follow up doctor appts with our regular pediatrician and various antibiotics prescribed Ruckus was diagnosed with having a Branchial Blest Cyst.

The cause - his cute little dimple.

Underneath his indentation was a tunnel (cyst) that had eventually developed an infection within.

Even though they could kill the infection the percentage for another infection to occur was high.

The ENT Specialist highly recommended surgery which made Ruckus' exaggerated Anime eyes grow even larger.
As the tears started to flow I talked to him about how Little C had always wanted a cool scar to show off and now Ruckus, the little brother, would have bragging rights to an impressive scar on his face.
My four year old was down with that.
The surgery went well and the cyst was later declared benign. 
Ruckus woke up from surgery a little hysterical so they sat me in a recliner, placed him in my lap and wheeled us into the recovery room together.
I cuddled his little self for about an hour, comforting him and relishing in the moment to take care of my baby without interruptions. 
Farewell little dimple that caused so much grief secretly and Hello awesome scar. Ruckus appreciates you greatly.

Dimple

Infection

Ruckus decorated his oxygen mask with stickers

Prepping for surgery

Ruckus received a get well package in the mail from the Roundy Fam that included this Spider man glove - plus he received phone calls and cards from grandparents and family members. He's thinking surgery is Great!