Today, 1 1/2 weeks later, we are finally saying goodbye to the gauze, hand cream, first aid tape, pads, and "glove" that held all the bandages together on Micah's hand! Thank that good Lord that we made it through and Micah's hand is being restored:)
It has been interesting to watch Micah through this healing process. He became very attached to all the first aid materials surrounding his hand that it turned into a form of a security blanket to him. Whimpering would emerge from his lips every time I had to change out the bandages, or he was placed in a bath, even as the hand was covered and healing.
But today, we have gratefully taken off the protection! It is a process for Micah...I went up to get his from his nap today and found him sitting in his crib, staring at his hand. :) And any time I ask to see his hand, he immediately turns his hand over and stares at it with concern in his eyes. That is when I try to be super encouraging, telling him how good it looks!! You can see below how it has healed. The skin is a fresh pink on all the places where the blisters were, so I'm sure it's slightly tender for him, but overall it's looking pretty good:)
Thank you for all your prayers and concern! We are definitely grateful to be through this crisis, as it was certainly one of the hardest things we have encountered, thus far, as parents. Minor in the big picture, I know, but tough while going through it.
Glad to see that both Micah and mom have made it through.
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