Friday, June 1, 2012

baby maximus: here, thank goodness

After 3.5 hours of wondering what we should do... Go back to the hospital, go to friend's house, go to a hotel, freak out... we were glad not to have to make a choice. They found the broken wire and we all boarded the plane. Unfortunately, the nap that we carefully planned was wasted in the airport. It ended up being a power nap and the plane ride ended up being a 3 second interval baby airplane circuit course for Maximus. Each activity lasting for no more than three seconds... sit on a lap, sit on a seat, lay on a lap, kick the chair in front of us, cry because we stopped him, push the buttons on the screen, use Dad's fingers to push the buttons, eat 1.5 bites of something, spit some of it out, ask for a pillow, lay on it, chuck it and say uh-oh, and on and on and on. All this while the rest of the plane slept. And we reacted in the best way zombies can.

My parents met us at the airport. They whisked away Eva a sSamuel and we were off to Intermountain Burn Center. Two minutes after getting in the car, guess who decides to sleep? My tired thoughts shouted, "You're sleeping NOW?!"

We woke him to take him into the the hospital where they changed his dressings and took a look at his burns. No more Courdroy the teddy bear hands, more simple dressings with socks over them. Like we used as ghetto mittens for a quick play in the snow in the eighties (we also used to ski in jeans and put plastic bags in our moonboots to keep our feet dry before things got all fancy). They think it will be skin grafts on Tuesday and then two weeks in the hospital after that. They sent us to the cafeteria for lunch while they got our room ready and we drove to Cafe Rio instead. Fact: even your most favorite foods don't taste so great when yojr baby has burns. But I'll keep trying. Max was more pleased with being able to hold a fork than the food.

A pediatric hospital is a little bit softer and sweeter than the ICU in a burn center so I'm trying not to be shocked in our new surroundings. But I still am. Tomorrow, jet lag will be behind us and it be better. I just know it.

13 comments:

steve and jessica said...

Glad you finally made it. I hope all goes well with the changing of hospitals.

marilynl said...

It is probably hard to enjoy anything when your baby is burned. I'm glad you are back. I wish they had a world class burn unit at Primary Children's Hospital. However, he will get the best care possible at the burn center. Still praying for you and Max.

Courtney said...

Way to make it all work. You guys are troopers and so is Max. Hang in there.

Courtney said...

Way to make it all work. You guys are troopers and so is Max. Hang in there.

Kathryn said...

A red-eye flight from Hawaii isn't easy even when it is on time and when you aren't traveling with children. I can't imagine how you managed. I think Courtney is right. You are troopers! Max has shown his true colors. I always knew he was a special baby. His sweet spirit is inspiring to all of us. We are grateful that you are in SLC. I have heard wonderful things about the Intermountain Burn Center. It will be good for you to be reunited with Eva and Samuel. Thanks for keeping us posted on your great blog. I really think you should write a book. You have such a creative way of sharing your thoughts and experiences.

Cydnee said...

I love that I can just hear your voice saying all of these things. I feel your pain on the napping at the wrong time/horrendous long flights. Love ya!

onolua said...

Aloha family,

I am so happy you are all safe and in the hospital with little guy Max. He looks happy with his fork in his hand. I did not get what hospital and in what state? Our prayers are with you both and your children. Mostly with the little Max. We love him and we continue to pray for his health and getting better. I am sure Heavenly Father is keeping little Max comfortable. Take care of yourselves.. We continue to keep in touch. Uncle Paul and & Auntie Nani are fasting for little Max to get well.. love you all

Christine said...

I am just checking in on you. I am glad you made it. The burn center is at the U isn't it?

Anonymous said...

Uncle Paul & auntie nani, he is at intermountain burn center ICU in salt lake city.

Anonymous said...

WOW...You have really been to heck and back! No one can really know how it feels to have a sick child until you have walked in the parents shoes. May everything go well here in Utah. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Maximus and an end to the hospitalization! God bless!

Pookie, love your blog...everything about it! Your culinary, decorative and sewing skills leave me blissfully satisfied that at least one human being that I know is so talented! Bonnie Barnum

Amy said...

I am so happy the plane ride is behind you! Now that your family is reunited and back in Utah, I hope the healing will really begin. I'm sorry your family has to go through this and wish you the best!

Abbigail said...

Welcome back! You are so right about things not tasting as good during a trauma. everything seems dulled while worrying about more important loved ones.
So much love from Indiana.

Adri Ballingham said...

Welcome Home... so glad you made it safe. Sounds like an eventful trip though. Hope all goes well Tuesday with his surgery. He will be in my prayers. Let me know if you need anything.

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