I was told that nothing can prepare you for when you see your child after surgery for the first time, and they weren't kidding. It was heart breaking, but so wonderful at the same time. We got into the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit to see him at 2:45. He had fought them quite a bit coming out of anesthesia, but once they found his binkie he calmed down pretty quickly.
So many cords and tubes and monitors. It's amazing what such a little body can take. He had to receive some blood during his operation, and he looked so pale when we first saw him. He has a tube that comes out of his head behind his ear that drains blood and fluid from his head. He is on Morphine and Lortab for pain.
He wanted to eat right away and we could give him small amounts of juice with a 30 minute break in between to make sure he could keep it down. He was so eager that he took the juice from me and took matters into his own hands.
There are not words to describe the feeling I had when they put him in my arms. Pure joy and peace, the world was right again. He had some more juice and then 3 ounces of formula. I held him for a while, then I noticed that his breathing was getting really fast and shallow and that he was feverish. We got him back into bed and they took his temperature and he was 103.5. After keeping him cool for a bit and consulting with the resident physician they have just been watching it. He is now down to about 101 degrees. Our anesthesiologist just stopped by and told us this is normal when working near the brain. It still scared us quite a bit.
It's been a long day for all of us, and I'm sure a long night is ahead. The nurses agree that he is doing better than average which is great to hear. He hasn't been too fussy, he's getting some color back, the swelling is mild at this point, and his pain seems to be under control. We are so grateful for all the faith, fasting, and prayers that have brought us to this point. We'll continue to take each day a few hours at a time. Isaac is so strong and so patient with all the he is having to bear.
What a sweet little guy. I bet it was pure joy holding him. Thinking of and praying for all of you. Sure love you guys. Thanks for the update.
ReplyDeleteHe looks so sweet. Hope your night goes good. I'm so glad to be able to read updates on your blog.
ReplyDeleteIt was so good to read your post! I am glad he is doing well and has such a good mommy and daddy to take care of him. Hope the night went well! Can't wait to come see him in a day or two.
ReplyDeleteIt's so great to see more pictures (love the one with him and the teddy bear)!!! And really great to hear everything went well with the surgery. He is in the best hands! Love to you all!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update-sounds like things went well. Hope you guys are hanging in there and it's everything is going smoothly in the hospital.
ReplyDeleteSo Glad everything went well! :) I have been thinking of you guys non-stop!
ReplyDeleteJay and I check the status daily. I suppose we need to show the kids the picture more so they don't gauk when they see him. BUt I guess he is going to get that a lot his whole life. This little boy came over to swim the other day and I was spraying sunscreen on him. He pulled back his ear for me to get behind his ear really good. He had a small surgery there and the surgeon told him to keep the scar well protected from sun so it won't appear scarred more. I suppose you already know this - but I'll pass it along just in case.
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