We've experienced so many firsts with Will over the last month. First birthday, first steps, first molars and...first trip to the ER.
Billy's family came into town to help us celebrate Will's birthday (which was wonderful: Granny, Pam and Bill, JC, Brandy and Kiley, Ellie, Max and Riley - thank you!). The evening before Will's party, the family was gathered and we were making homemade pizzas for dinner. Billy went to pull a pizza out of the oven and little walking Will snuck up behind him and put his hands flat down on the open over door.
Screaming child, frazzled nerves and one trip to the ER later, Will came home with second degree burns and hands wrapped like Q-tips to prevent the burns from getting infected. It has been almost three weeks and he still has wrapped hands. The wounds are healing well and it doesn't appear that there will be any scarring. I have to say the little guy has been amazing - quite a trooper and in great spirits! I feel lucky to have such an adaptable little boy (and we are thankful the burns are healing so well).
As much as I would like to say I think this will be our last trip to the ER, I'm afraid it's only just begun. Dear God, help us...
Here are a few pics from the party and a couple (warning: gross) pics of the burns when they were still blistered (click on picture to see larger image).
At the party, still in good spirits, despite the Q-tips and Codeine
Billy's family came into town to help us celebrate Will's birthday (which was wonderful: Granny, Pam and Bill, JC, Brandy and Kiley, Ellie, Max and Riley - thank you!). The evening before Will's party, the family was gathered and we were making homemade pizzas for dinner. Billy went to pull a pizza out of the oven and little walking Will snuck up behind him and put his hands flat down on the open over door.
Screaming child, frazzled nerves and one trip to the ER later, Will came home with second degree burns and hands wrapped like Q-tips to prevent the burns from getting infected. It has been almost three weeks and he still has wrapped hands. The wounds are healing well and it doesn't appear that there will be any scarring. I have to say the little guy has been amazing - quite a trooper and in great spirits! I feel lucky to have such an adaptable little boy (and we are thankful the burns are healing so well).
As much as I would like to say I think this will be our last trip to the ER, I'm afraid it's only just begun. Dear God, help us...
Here are a few pics from the party and a couple (warning: gross) pics of the burns when they were still blistered (click on picture to see larger image).
At the party, still in good spirits, despite the Q-tips and Codeine
Mitts and cake don't mix
The morning after, still partying on...
Left-hand burn, ouch!
Right-hand burn, really ouch!
3 comments:
Oh. My. God.
Poor Will's hands!! I'm glad he's healing and hope he had a great birthday!!!
OUCH!!!! His tiny hands look my feet after the 3 Day! Yikes!! I am glad to hear he is healing so well. Tough guy, for sure.
OMG - the pics of his little hands. HORRIBLE!!! He is such a tough guy!!
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