Post-op in the ICU
I don't have time to write everything from today out. I will write my thoughts and feelings out more another time. We are currently in the PICU. They are doing Leo's first collar care post surgery. He was rolled away at 12pm and we were called back to see the doctor to discuss how the surgery went around 5:30pm. Surgery went well. He has an incision in the back of his neck. He has to stay in the c-collar all the time. That's super important. The screws and rod are in his neck. Now we give his bones time and space to heal. We are into heavy pain management right now. He's been uncomfortable for sure. But the drugs help him relax. It's not comfortable giving your kid drugs (I mean they give it, but we ask for it). And it's not comfortable to see him in so much discomfort. They do vitals and neurological checks every hour. We don't expect to sleep much tonight. A plus about him being uncomfortable is that we have seen him moving his bo...