On the Mend

Strauss is on the mend! He is having good days and hard nights, but I am hopeful that the nights will gradually get better. Yesterday we went to his appointment down at UC Davis and the surgeon and doctor said we will be able to get another x-ray in four weeks to see if the cast can come off. That was great news compared to the 6-8 weeks they originally said in the hospital. This experience has been sort of like bringing home your first new born baby. We were exhausted, a bit scared to handle him or change him. We were unsure. And I never thought I would have to pack a diaper bag again in my life but yesterday I got out my old diaper bag and loaded it with diapers, wipes, snacks, a sippy cup, and a bed pan for the ride down to the doctor. I have often said that I wanted a third child but when Strauss came along I had my hands full with him and decided a third might not be the best decision for our family. So now I have my chance to have a third baby experience! I am thankful that ultimately Strauss will heal, that although this was a scary and hard experience for us, in the end it is only a broken bone and not a bad disease or worse that happened to Strauss. Audrey has been with my mom since the accident and we are thankful that she has had a wonderful time at Nana's and for the help it was to us to be able to give all of our care to Strauss. We think she will come home tonight and are looking forward to that. My husband and I got antibiotics on Tuesday and are feeling much better than we were. God has been here with us throughout this experience, comforting us and giving us the strength, hope and patience we needed. The scariest part for my husband and I was having Strauss under anesthesia at both hospitals. When Strauss began to open his eyes ever so slightly and moaned a quiet, "mommy..", that was the sweetest sound I have ever heard. Like the first time you hear your baby cry when he is delivered. I was never so glad to hear his little voice as I was in those moments. I know that we will find God's purpose in all of this and we will be a stronger family in the end. 

Comments

[birdie blue]

so glad strauss is starting to feel better, and things are getting a little easier. it's always scary when bad things happen to little ones. happily, he's on the mend.

we went through a rough couple of months with our four year old. she's just now starting to feel better. she came down with hepatitis from a bad reaction to an antibiotic. not. fun.

take care, my friend.
xo
molly

[LouLou]

Oh Poor Little guy! That cast looks just awful! What a brave boy! My Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Xoxo LouLou