I stayed at the hospital with TJ again last night, I wanted Jess to at least have the chance to sleep through the night. He did quite well, he was a bit grumpy, but slept for most the night. His fever did not spike once, and so our family doctor released us this morning. It took a while to actually get out because they had to arrange an in-home IV, but we were able to get home before 2pm. It is nice to be home with him and not confined in the hospital.
The in-home care nurse came to get us set up with the IV stuff and so for the next week or so we will be giving TJ his medicine ourselves. We also will be going into the wound care specialists to have his dressings re-done each day. It looks so much better than it just 2 days ago. The wound care doctor removed all the excess skin and got it all cleaned up today. We may be back to doing the wrappings ourselves soon.
This has been an anxious few days, but we never felt really scared. The doctors and especially the nurses made us feel such at ease. One nurse in particular, Mickey, was just so wonderful to us. I havecometo really respect nurses and all they do...they are the ones that make the difference! The doctors are great, but the nurses are the ones there right when you need them.
About Me
- Tyler
- I am a husband, father, photographer, glazier, VW junkie...among other things. I have been married for 11 years to Jessica and we have 5 great kids. I grew up in a family of glaziers...and have yet to get out of the field. I also have a great passion for photography, which is my formal education. I also have a sick addiction to anything Volkswagen, especially air-cooled vans and bugs.
5 comments:
I watch your progress with your son and am amazed. I have shared the bits of your story with others and we are all rooting for you guys.
BTW, nice images. Keep shooting!
You might think about documenting the progress his leg makes. Kind of gross to photograph that stuff, but I know he'll be curious about it when he's older.
keep it up guys!
Thanks for the support!
I am making some images of his leg & stump...I just choose not to post those for reasons you have mentioned. It is difficult to get good detail shots, because any time we have the wrapping off, he wants to grab it and move around a lot. It takes both of us to hold him and wrap it.
I think Micheal is right. Ty will be really interested and grateful when he is older to see the process. Sorry to hear that it got infected. Sure want the best for you and your family.
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