Today, Tate has a fever. He has just wanted to be held most of the day. I called Dr. Maloff and he wanted me to have him checked out by his primary doctor to make sure he didn't have ear infection or anything. Dr. Holmstead checked him out and couldn't find anything. So, Dr. Maloff met us at therapy this afternoon to check him out. He did give some reassuring news. He couldn't see any sign of infection. So they think he just may have a little bug or might be getting more teeth. Dr. Maloff thought Tate's hands looked quite well. He said the right hand is definitely worse, but even his fingers that they have been worried about (on his r. hand) looked lots better today. He thinks his hands are going to heal quite well. Much better than he expected. He goes in tomorrow morning at 8 for more therapy, also on Sunday. Monday we see Dr. Maloff again. He said Tate will probably continue with therapy through next week, then we will see how he is doing. His fever was a bit better tonight and he was smiling a bit more. We are feeling very blessed with the news we received today. He still has a long road ahead, but we feel we are very lucky. Thanks to everyone for all your help and prayers!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Left Hand- after day 2
Here is Tate's left hand. This is after it has been trimmed. Today they trimmed blisters off of each finger. They say this hand is looking good so far. The red underneath is a good sign. He goes in for more therapy tomorrow afternoon. Hang in there, Buddy!
Right hand-after day 2
This is Tate's right hand just after they took the bandages off today. They trimmed some more skin away, soaked it, and rebandaged. They are very concerned about his 4th finger on this hand. It is really white underneath the blister which isn't good. They are afraid it is 3rd degree- to the bone. But it is still too early to know for sure.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tate's Right Hand
This hand is the worst.... Today they cut these big blisters off, so the tissue underneath can heal.
Tate's left hand...
Last night (Jan. 27th) we were at my mom and dad's house and Tate's leaned his hands onto their fireplace and burned them both really bad. We took him to the ER and they put some cream on and bandaged them up. We now have to take him in daily for the next several days to whirlpool and physical therapy. This morning they popped the blisters and cut them off. It was very sad to watch him go through this. I just wish I could take the pain for him. They did this so that no infection will get into the wounds. Then we soaked his hands in the whirlpool and they bandaged him again. He looks like he has two big mittens on. I'll try to get more pictures on later. I am also trying to get the picture of his right hand on, but I am having troubles getting it off my phone. Stay tuned for more. Please include him in your prayers.
Shane's snowmobile accident...
Shane was in a snomobile accident a couple of weeks ago. He got his eye cut up pretty bad, but it is healing nice now. We are just very grateful he wasn't hurt any worse.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Watch out! Tate is started crawling Dec. 27th. He is now into everything! He thinks he is as big as the other kids now!
Making Cookies
Aunt Heidi made sugar cookie dough and brought out for Addi and Dax to cut out and decorate. They had a blast! Thanks Aunt Heidi!
