The dressing came off yesterday afternoon. The catheter came out too! I know Jackson was happy about that. His exterior swelling looks quite good. Usually, there is a lot more swelling around the face with the eyes being swollen shut. His incision was not too bad either. (I guess...but it's still hard to see what he went through) It goes all the way from the front...down the middle to the back and around by the right ear. They took out his back quad, so it is a little larger than what I anticipated...but it should heal really well.
He is much more alert today. He is eating and drinking good. I was able to hold him in the rocking chair. Also, he had a sponge bath in the bed...which made him feel better too. He looks so much cleaner without all the Betadine everywhere.
I can tell his eyes are really starting to open up! It is so good to see little bits of him shining through. He is still moving his left hand and arm too. Today should be the worst for swelling around the brain, but again he is beating the odds. We are so proud of him.
Tony left back to Houston yesterday, and Jack's Grandma (tony's mom) left this morning! I know Jack was sad to see them both go! He will see his Daddy hopefully in a couple of weeks, and we really appreciate all the support from his Grandma. We could not have gotten through this week without her help!
3 comments:
It must have felt so wonderful to hold him in your arms. Jackson continues to be in my thoughts and prayers. He is such a little trooper. Way to go Jackson. I hope to be able to meet this amazing little boy and his family next week (we actually leave for Detroit this Sunday). If there is anything at all we can do to help while we are in town...just let me know.
Jackson looks so good - I can't wait to see him again and I'm so glad that everything is going so well.
Love, Uncle Adam
Those pictures are so sweet! I am so glad that he is feeling better!
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