They were updates on Dudely and how he's doing, but he is now 1 week post open heart surgery and none of that matters anymore.
He is doing great. We had been told that he would be in the hospital for 10-14 days and because of his Down Syndrome he was more likely to have more complications.
Well, they were wrong. He was discharged on day five and other than the scabs, tape, and stitches on his chest you wouldn't even know he had just had such a major surgery. I am so proud of my little boy.
I already notice some positive differences since his heart was fixed. He doesn't sweat every time he nurses. He doesn't fall asleep as much when he nurses. He likes to play longer, even with limitations on what he is allowed to do. I can't wait to see the other changes after he is fully recovered.
He is on a diuretic to prevent fluid build-up in his chest. We have tylenol and oxycodone handy for pain, but he hadn't needed it.
This whole situation just proves God's power and goodness and that you can't make assumptions about Down Syndrome.
I wish everyone could see it and believe it.
