Today was a really hard day for Isaac. During the night his fever spiked again and we had to stay right on top of his pain. He woke more swollen this morning and it just got worse throughout the day. One of the plastic surgeons said that the face swelling is very painful. He cleaned out the drainage tube a bit hoping that would help his head drain better.
The nausea was really bad today. Isaac threw up everything we tried to have him eat, especially his pain medication. We switched to a gentler pain medication and gave him some anit-nausea medication as well, which really helped. He still won't take formula but he is taking apple juice fairly well.
He got a little wash cloth bath today. He was cold and didn't
really enjoy it, but it was good to clean him off a bit. I put his
calming lotion on afterwards that hopfully reminded him of home. He got a tiny little hospital gown to wear when we were all done.
We got our first good look at his incision today and it is pretty scarry looking. I'm sure to a plastic surgeon it looks beautiful but to me it looks pretty painful and reminds me that we have a lot of healing ahead of us.
We had lots of visitors today which was a nice distraction. Grandma Blake got a break from watching the other kids and came up with Grandpa Blake for a visit. We are so grateful for all the love and support we are getting, it makes all the difference in the world. We feel so blessed.
Oh that sweet boy! It was great to see you guys today. Hope tomorrow gets a little better. Glad he kept his juice down today. Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteIt was so good to see you all today! Isaac is just the sweetest. We love you!
ReplyDeleteThat sweet boy. I wish we could come and see him too. Love you guys lots. Give him lots of hugs for us.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a better day today! We love you all! Hugs! Hugs! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteIsaac is so loved, and in good hands. Both with you and with Primary Childrens. It was good to visit with you yesterday and see Isaac. I am sure he feels all of the love of those around him. Hopefully today is a better day for him.
ReplyDeleteWhat a trooper. My heart goes out to you, Lisa. I am crying just looking at the pictures .. his eyes. He is such a fun, happy, beautiful boy that its hard to see him this way. We will keep all of you in our prayers. I'm SO glad kids heal so quickly and he will be home run around soon enough. Let me know if there's anything you need or I can do to help. Stay postitive. You can do this!
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Oh goodness. I was hoping that first day was the hardest, but this day was pretty rough. Isaac has so many that love him. How lucky he is to have you for mom. Hang in there. Sending thoughts and love to you all!
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