Round Two: Jude vs. Pulse Dye Laser

Well here we are again, the worst is over. We had Jude's 2nd laser treatment this morning and it went well. Poor little Judakins had no idea what was going on. Even though he was on a 12 hour fast the little guy was so happy. He was smiley even when I handed him off to the anaesthesiologist. He got a little nervous when all the nurses and doctors were walking in and out of the room, but he remained our smiley Jude.

While we were in the waiting room and my nerves were out of control, a baby girl came in the room with a PWS on her face. It covered her right forehead, eyelid, and part of her nose. She was a darling little girl but it made me grateful for where Jude's birthmark is and that he is a boy. Although this is hard for us and Jude, I am sure or at least hopeful that he will be thankful we did this for him at such a young age. I think that is what gets me through these times. I am grateful OVERALL that this all the problem that Jude has, I know how much worse it could be.

As I said the procedure went really well. Dr. Vanderhooft saw progress and said she was going to raise the intensity of the laser. She thought his storkbite was pretty much gone, but with one last treatment it would be a thing of the past. Jude woke up really upset and kind of delirious. They had to put a tube down his throat and you could tell that his throat was hurting. Grandpa Rog was there and it was funny because when Jude saw him after the surgery you could tell he was sad because he was in too much pain to play but wanted to play. He LOVES to play with Grandpa, but not today. In recovery he cried pretty much the whole time and only wanted me (which is comforting to me). As soon as we left the operating room area he was fine. He slept the entire afternoon and woke up eager to play and eat.

I will keep on updating the blog with Jude's progress. Thank you for all the love and support you give our little Jude.