4-28-10 One week anniversary

I am relieved that it has already been a week since Dean's surgery. Praise the Lord! Dean is doing well, but he has been very high-maintenance. I know he is still in a good deal of pain. He winces every time I lay him down. He also doesn't like to turn his head much when lying down. He still has some swelling, but it has been amazing to see his head change a little everyday as the swelling goes down. He still has some mushy spots in the back of his head where there is a lot of fluid. I am sure that is causing some of his pain. I am very pleased, however, with how nice his head is shaped. I didn't think my little guy could get any cuter, but his head is so nice and round! He is very clingy to me right now. It seems to be get better, but Monday I don't think I put him down for more than a hour or so all put together. I guess I can understand why he might be having separation anxiety after everything he has been through. He is happy, but he just wants mommy to hold him constantly. I am very thankful that my grandmother has been staying with us to help with the girls. It has been noisy here lately. If Dean and I were sleeping better I don't think I would mind as much, but by the end of the day I feel pretty frazzled! When I look at his little head stitched up like a baseball, I still can't believe I let anyone do that to my baby. Please continue to pray for his recovery. I am hoping that as the pain lessens he will fall back into his regular sleep and play routine. I am happy for the extra cuddle time, but I need to be able to get him to nap in his crib again. Dean's follow-up appointment with his surgeons is Tuesday. I will be sure to tell you all how that goes. Thank you for your prayers!