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I got to see my sweet baby!!! He is doing really well considering all he has been through today. In this picture, it looks like he is awake; but don't worry, he is very much asleep. He is on plenty of meds to keep him comfortable. He is on a ventilator and the nurses will work with him through the night with a goal of taking him off the ventilator in the morning. There are lots of tubes putting fluid in and taking fluid out - the nurses patiently explained all the devices and the monitors for us. We are holding up quite well. I know he is in good hands. I am just happy to be able to see him and touch him whenever I want. We plan on sleeping in the unit with hopes of getting a parent room in order to get a good night's sleep while Davis is still fully sedated.
I hope this picture doesn't bother you or make you sad. Davis needed this surgery, and he is strong. The scar will be a reminder of strength and courage. This will be my last post of the day but I will fill you all in tomorrow with his progress. Thank you all for helping us get through the day.
Peace baby.
Scars are like tattoos but with better stories! One day you can tell him that so many people loved him so much, that they opened up his chest to fix his heart so it could pump even more love out. Kari, you guys are being so strong for him, and I'm sure he can feel it. Keep up your strength :) Love from Chattanooga and Lila
ReplyDeleteCorrection: Davis is starting to wake up now. Which is sad for mommy to see but the nurse assures me he is comfortable.
ReplyDeleteThank you Latricia and Lila.
ReplyDeletei am praying and thinking and praying for Davis and your family... i wonder if i have the strength and courage to go through what you are now, especially with Elijah due any day now... i hope and pray for the best for davis and you....
ReplyDeleteSweet little boy! His scar looks huge now, but don't worry, it will stay the same length as he grows up, so in proportion it will look smaller and smaller. It will be his special "War Wound" that he can boast about and show off as a trophy. Not very many kids have one, it's a badge to be proud of!
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