So you can see the skin is nicely growing up the O. It is about 1/2 way now. The green parts are the granular tissue and underneath that you can see the new skin forming. I think it's amazing what our bodies can do (even when they screw up!) No one is exactly sure what the litte purple parts are. The surgeons think it might be poop working its way through there. Tom thinks they are bruises which would make sense since the skin is so new and fragile. But either way it doesn't seem to bother her so that's good!
Tom is holding her down so I can change the dressing on it. We do that entirely ourselves now at 8 pm and the nurse does it at 8 am (because we are not up that early). She actually likes being held like that most of the time! After we are done changing the dressing then we give her a bath and change her bed and clothes. (Tom gave her a bath and changed her diaper for the first time the other night. It was so cute because he had to ask "how exactly" he was supposed to wipe her!) And then we usually hold her for awhile!
Things are looking and sounding fantastic! Although, it sure doesn't surprise me the two of you aren't up at 8am! hee hee hee Good luck at your meeting tomorrow and we'll keep thinking of you guys! :)
ReplyDeleteKinda gross (I wasn't paying attention and totally missed your warning), but lookin' good!!
ReplyDeleteYou guys are amazing, strong and dedicated parents! It is hard to write about such an emotional journy and you do it so well. We are praying every day for your family.
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Julie Ginther
Good job Meghan on explaining Fionas condition now I understand it better. Lots of prayers coming your way. I posted the site on my facebook page for the ones that don't have you as a friend. Heard we are going to slow down a bit a work, so I will be able to get down there more often. If you need anything just let me know. Love you guys,
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That looks so different from the first time I saw pictures of it! It looks much better with the skin growing on it. It is amazing how your body can do that.
ReplyDeleteWow, Meghan! Those are amazing pics. Thanks so much for sharing. Looks like everything is healing exactly like it should.
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