Conner is doing wonderful. His last surgery, although dramatic in appearance was a huge success and we are just thrilled with the progress. We went to Charleston late Wednesday night. Arrived at the hospital and the girls were ecstatic about seeing the hospital. Although they have been to Charleston with us this was the first time they actually got to go with us to the hospital. They were very well behaved and I was so proud!
Conner was taking back to preop and the nurses were just wonderful as always. I don't know how God saw fit to bless us with such a wonderful team. But I am so grateful for them all. And ofcourse Dr. Hochman came in to check on us...and to be honest there are just no words to share my feelings for the love and compassion of this man!
In recovery I noticed that Conner's face looked more tender than normal. But I was not prepared for what happened next. His face started swelling. ALOT! Within an hour his eye was almost completely swollen shut and within two hours he had a huge bulge underneath that eye. With a little reassurance from Dr. Hochmans' nurse Brooke (we love you Brooke!) and alot of reassurance from the VBF family advocate and my friend Corrine (thank you for all your support Corrine!) we opted to stay in Charleston for an extra night just to observe him. The hotel we were staying at was so sweet. They sent us to the SC aquarium for free and checked on us a ton. IF you are ever in the Charleston area please stay at the Hampton Inn. You won't get better service anywhere I promise!
Once we got home Conner spiked a fever. Thankfully it was unrelated to the surgery and was simply another ear infection. Poor baby! All in all despite alot of stress on me and Billy it was a wonderful trip and we are excited to see such a change in Conner's face.
Our daily prayer is of thanksgiving. We cannot thank God enough for sparing our son more damage to his eyes...not allowing the hemangioma to block his airway...and for sending us to the correct care provider at the right time. Please remember us as you pray. That our attitude will be right, and that we will remember to be thankful! Thanks again for all your love and prayers!
