This day, Jan 4, last year Brayden went in for his second surgery. His crainiotomy and EVD drain. Even though B had a total of five surgeries with each being hard on me, this one was the hardest. A crainiotomy is major surgery and scary. Even the word brain surgery still scares me. This was our last ditch effort to get rid of the infection that B had had for so long. If this didn't work we were out of options. Even this didn't come with a 100% guarantee. It wasn't even a question at the time. I remember meeting with the surgeon, agreeing to the surgery and then 30 minutes later B was under. It was a long 3 hour wait and when he came back he looked rough for sure. Still sedated from surgery and the meds they give for the breathing tube but he looked worn out, so did I!
We all know this story has a happy ending but the next few weeks after this operation were tough on us. B ended up needing three additional surgeries after this one and each of them had great results.
I still get sad when I see these pictures and how sick B was. Breaks my heart.
The towel was for his eyes to shield the light. He was hyper sensitive. He ended up needing heat lamps for two days because the crainiotomy had effected the temperature control part of the brain for a few days. B still has temperature issues. He gets cold easily.
This is today. Happy little man with no signs of any surgery, you can't even see the scars! We've come a long way!
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16 Sweet Comments:
B has come so far. He's so stinking cute!
He has grown so much in one year! Here's to a less stressful 2012 for your entire family.
I'm so glad that B made it through with flying colors. He's SO strong. And not to mention So daggone cute. Smiley lil bear!
Heather...I totally remember this day! I remember hanging on your blog (and my e-mail) waiting to hear from you to see how he did. And now look at this guy!! Happy, healthy...a total miracle. You've stayed strong through it all Mama. You should be so, so proud :-)
What a year it has been!! So glad that 2011 ended on a happy note :)
what a year! so happy for you family!
God is so good!
b's story breaks my heart everytime i read a flashback post but im so happy that he is doing better and i now know how you must of felt i just fount out im pregnant myself and im in jeapordy of losing the baby. My thoughts and brayers are with you guys that B continues to grow and be happy and healthy!
Oh, how I remember that day for y'all! So scary! He is our little super preemie, though! And he had the best little grin, ever!
It's amazing to see how far he's come!
And OMG! It's crazy to see how little he was!
Tug on my heartstrings much? Im so glad that God was and is with you guys - Brayden is such a tough little cookie now because of what he had to go through! And you are a tough little cookie too - great mom of the year award for you!
He has come so far. It is a joy to watch grow and change.
Your little man has come out so much stronger and just looks so happy!
I agree with everyone, what a year! glad this story has a happy ending. :)
B is blessed to have been given such loving and caring parents! He looks happy and healthy. Here's to a great 2012!
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