The sutures on his left side were completely closed so these were repaired by essentially flipping his forehead 180 degrees. His fused skull was not genetic, but was due to the lack of space in the womb. Austin also had 3 holes in his skull that were fixed. They did give Austin about 20% blood. The doctors gave him a bit more blood today than needed so they didn’t have to use different donor batches of blood. I can't believe our technology! It is truely amazing what they can do!!!
I talked to Laura this morning, she was able to hold Austin for the first time around 8:00 pm last night. She said she held him until midnight and he slept really good in his bed until 4 this morning. She said he is starting to become more active and has been playing with his books and toys. He still hasn't had any food but they have been giving him pedilite! He is still on morphine and Laura said he is starting to get itchy from it! His left eye is getting black and blue and starting to swell more. Austin has also pulled out his IV on his foot and another type of cord on his hand where they would take labs (Laura said the name but I forgot)....but she said he seems happier cause now he can suck his thumb.
We also just receieved an update that Austin will be moving out of the PICU today...whoohooo!!! That means Austin is recovering nicely. We had typically been told he would be in the PICU for 3 days. The nurses said this is the fastest any baby has been released by Dr. Menesus!!! They said he is a little old school and follows all the rules and guideline to the T!
WHAT A LITTLE FIGHTER! We are so very proud of him and are so thankful that he is getting the wonderful care he deserves!!! The U of I has just been wonderful!!!
Here are some pictures pre-surgery:
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