Sunday, July 24, 2011

A few videos of Henry's set up in PICU

This will help our friends and family understand what's going on with Henry and hopefully help families facing something like this on their road toward and beyond such a surgery.





Although Henry has been occasionally opening his eyes for the past day or so when we talk to him, today he opened his eyes and looked around for us, much more aware and with some level of alertness.  He remains on strong pain medications, including morphine, but will start to wake up more and more. 



A final few pictures for today to show the difference of a few hours... In the morning (photo on the left), Henry was quite swollen.  In the afternoon (photo on the right) after significant amounts of Lasix, Henry looked much more like himself (...and his brothers). 
    


4 comments:

  1. He really DOES look better, fantastic. He's so sweet when he opens his eyes. When he's a teen-ager he's going to give you that same sleepy glance when you try getting him out of bed :)

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  2. There really are no words to express how miraculous it all is. So tiny and such a fighter. Quite humbling indeed.

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  3. way to go Henry!! what a day and what a milestone!

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  4. I am in awe with the strength and determination your little Henry has shown! What a fighter! Your story and journey thus far has touch my heart as I am reminded how precious, fragile and miraculous life is. Keep believing! Sending thoughts and prayers for a continued positive healthy recovery. Lucky little boys to have such beautiful, loving parents. ...and congratulations on your miracles!

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