Bye Bye Drains

It's been going great at home! B slept through the night last night... how I do know this, because I kept checking on him which of course means I didn't get much sleep again. We were on the couch last night so tonight we are trying our bed. I'm not sure if I'm ready for him to sleep in his own bed yet. His new ear is very protected with the white cup on it but his right ear has a sponge sewn to it from where the Dr. took skin so I'm afraid he will grab at it during the night. We'll see how tonight goes. I'm hoping to get some more sleep.
We had B's first post-op appt. today. It was a quick one to remove the drains. B wasn't too thrilled about being there and cried a bit when the drains were being removed. The doctor's assistant cut the stitches and slid out the drains. It is so wonderful to not have the drains anymore. B's neck is very tight from being tilted to the side for so 10 hours. He has been leaning his head to the left because of the drains that were in place. We are now working on neck exercises with him to get full range of motion back.
After B's appt. we went to the Nike store to purchase another skull cap to cover B's head. He fell asleep in the stroller and was out hard. Joel and I decided to walk around for a while and let B sleep. We went to lunch and walked around outside for a while. B got almost an hour and a half nap. He's just so exhausted and low energy right now. Poor guy's body is just trying to recover from the trauma.


Last night, enjoying a cupcake brought by Grandma and Papa!


Day 2 surprise from the 'Recovery Calendar' (a car which he carried around all day)



On our way to the Dr. appt to get the drains removed!

Reading a book in the waiting room

Waiting for the drains to be removed! B was excited to get them removed but didn't really like the process of having them pulled out. It was a quick appt. so B did great!

Asleep through mommy and daddy's lunch at CPK

Tourist picture at Rodeo Dr... with my sleeping boy :)

My good friend Susan came over and brought us dinner tonight! Her son, Chris, and B are best buddies! B was so excited to have a friend over. B was such a good listener too and knew he had to stay on the couch, so they watched a little "Tom and Jerry"

Excited to sleep in mommy and daddy's bed tonight. We'll see how this goes :)

Next post-op appt. is next Wed, 6 days away. So until then, we will be laying low and taking it very easy. I'm excited about the next appt. because we will see his new ear for the first time. The doctor is going to change his head dressings and clean his hair and new ear. It will be wrapped up again for another week, but we will get to see it!!! Don't worry, I'll try and get a picture!

As I type, B is snoring next to me! Now it's my turn... good night!