Therapy went well the last two sessions. However, things are getting more and more difficult for Dallas. His scarring is continuing to tighten. We hope that this will cease, however, from what we have read and have been told, it takes 18 months for a scar to fully mature; which means it could continue to get worse. If this is any indicator of what is to come, I cannot imagine his limitations in the next 6 months.
That being said, Dallas has another appointment to see Dr. Molnar on August 27th. Hopefully he will do something different with these infected areas in his hairline, and will have something positive to say. He is supposed to speak with us about doing steroid injections in the scar sites, as well.
Oh, and I have forgot to mention, Dallas has another staple in his arm. Recently, it has come to the surface, but he is terrified to let me take it out. He wants medicine from the doctor so he won't feel anything. I don't think he realizes that means going into the sedation suite and having IVs put in. It would be an even more painful process that way. But what can you do? We are trying to encourage him to get it out here, so that this doesn't have to happen.
Dallas hasn't been sleeping well the last few weeks. He's been getting up more and more throughout the night. Last night, he was up every hour, and then awake from 3am-4am.
Dallas is excited about doing homeschool! I received the acceptance letter from the State to be able to homeschool him, and have ordered his curriculum. He cannot wait to begin. That's wonderful!
Sorry for the short update. I will do more soon.
I'm praying for ya Dallas! Hang in there, buddy.
ReplyDeletePrayers for you, too Denielle. You are handling things WAY better than I am sure I would. You are both an inspiration. God bless.
Thank you very much! It is tough, but Dallas shows me that you can do anything. He's such a strong little boy!
DeleteBeen a while since I've checked on your progress. Glad to hear Dallas is home and healing. Sorry to hear about the hairline infections and scars tightening. There is no quick and easy fix, and it all takes time.
ReplyDeleteThinking of and praying for you and your family today, and especially for Dallas.
Trust your instincts as a mom - spreading infection does not sound good. Drs are busy and human. They don't always understand what you are trying to tell them. E-Mail or fax the dr. pictures of the infections.
Time will heal all wounds, so it is said. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. It has helped me in this tough time.
DeleteWe are going to the Dr. on the 27th, so if they are still there, he will be able to check them out. Thankfully, those infections are now getting better. :)