Thursday, February 10, 2011

Recovery

Elliot did great in surgery and is now working on recovering.  The anesthesia really knocked him out and he is so sleepy that he is forgetting to breath on his own.  He may have to have a breathing tube till tomorrow, but we know he has strong lungs, we just need the anesthesia to wear off.  He has a crescent shape scar on the back of his head and a little scar on his belly.  Shunt infections are pretty common but we are just hoping that his body reacts well and that it does its job effectively.  I broke out of the hospital again to be with him during surgery, but now I'm exhausted and probably did too much on my 2nd day after surgery.  We feel really confident and happy right now.  More updates later. 

7 comments:

  1. way to go elliot! we are soooo in love already from all the pictures - thanks for sharing him with us. the beauchamp girls & keenan too!

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  2. I love this blog!!! I am so glad things are going well and that you are on this side of surgery. Now it is time for you to rest up Mama, Elliot is going to keep you busy.
    He sure is cute. Enjoy!!!

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  3. He is a trooper! Sounds like all is going very well! Keep those kisses coming!!

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  4. Such a beautiful, strong boy...great news. Thanks so much for the updates and great pictures. Love seeing Sally hold her first grandchild. Cathy McNair

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  5. So encouraged by your updates! The pictures you've posted make me smile!

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  6. Hang tough, little man. And tell your parents to as well.

    Lots of love to all,

    Great Uncle Skunk

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  7. Just tell Elliot that scars are cool...look at Harry Potter!
    Thanks for keeping us posted, we are constantly thinking about you three!
    Jaime

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