Singlet has been home for slightly over a week today and has
been recovering steadily.
He underwent open heart surgery to patch a hole and repair a
valve, which required two ribs to be broken.
The chest wound site is about 3inches long and is closing
well. The plug holes on his neck, lower abdomen and wrists are healing too. As
per advice, we will keep him home for a month to prevent infection of the main
wound and minimise visitors. The rib fracture will take about six weeks to heal
and he is encouraged to cut down on excessive physical activity.
He tires easily but is extremely cheerful. The main struggle
now helping him to feel comfortable at night. The itch can be unbearable and
when he turns the wrong way he cries out in sheer pain.
Other than that, the hardest bit is over. And we rejoice
that Nathan is victorious!
Thank you for loving us in so many practical ways. We are
taking things as slowly as possible, relishing every day with the little hero.
