1 week later

This time one week ago, we were sitting by our son's side in the PICU. He had just gone through a 4 hour surgery to correct his craniosynostosis. His face was so swollen and bruised and we had no idea it was only going to get worse before it even got better. By the time we came home Sunday, his face looked like this:

Seeing his sweet little face like that absolutely tore my heart in two.

Now, just 5 days later, my sweet boy looks so much better.

He is my brave warrior. Everything he went through and everything he endured and he's done it all with a smile on his face. Even when he couldn't see, he'd hear my husband and I talk to him or he'd hear his sister making funny noises and he'd just smile.

Everyone told me before the surgery that I'd be amazed at how fast he'd bounce back and how resilient kids are. For anyone who finds this blog whose child is facing craniosynostosis surgery: It's true. Owen is just 1 week post-op and aside from some minor swelling and bruising, he's back to his old self. His scar is getting better day by day. I've noticed some scabbing so that means it's healing and about to fall off. I'll be so happy when that day comes!

Visit some great links for support:


The Jorge Posada Foundation

Cranio Care Bears

Avery's Angel Network

CCAKids.org


All of these sites have so many helpful links, information and ways to reach out for support. They were a true blessing to my family during one of the hardest times.