I’m happy to report that Junior Mock’s surgery was a success! The doctor said he did really well, only needed one blood transfusion, and that his spine straightened out really nicely. That’s all the good news.
The bad news is that he’s obviously in a lot of pain and terribly uncomfortable. He’s on meds, of course, but we’ve already been prepared for the fact that the next couple of days are going to be really rough. It’s just really hard to watch your kid be in pain and be helpless to do anything about it. The pain will mostly be caused by muscle spasms – since all of his back muscles have been moved around and they’re now all angry about being moved around, and to retaliate, they seize up and make everything really owie.
Harder still, is the fact that he can’t TELL me how he’s feeling. It’s all a guessing game. He is still very groggy, but it seems like he’s getting little bits of rest here and there.
A long road ahead. I wish I had a life-fast-forward button so that I could make it automatically like 6 weeks from now.
Sigh.
We are glad everything went so well. Here’s hoping that Jr. Mock can be made as comfortable as possible as his muscles become less angry.
Poor guy–that sounds awful!
Hugs to you Momma Mock, and keep smiling! This will be over soon; however, I know as a fellow mother that “soon” is NEVER soon enough when it comes to your own child.
I am so glad! I have been thinking about your family all day long!
I kept checking the dock hoping for somekind of update!
Praying today and in the days to come…. Hang in there mom. Thanks so much for allowing us to share your journey.
Wonderful! You will get through this with your wonderful spirit and good humor, and vent if you have to here. I would think and hope that pediatric surgery would have pain management down to a science….they operate on babies that can’t speak too, right?
Can’t imagine how you are feeling through all of this. Sending all of my “feel better” vibes to Junior Mock and lots of “time flying” vibes to you.
Successful surgery…that’s really wonderful news. Hoping that his recovery is easier than expected. Despite his lack of verbal skills, I’m sure that you’ll be able to read his wonderfully expressive face and make certain he has everything he needs. Don’t forget to take care of yourselves during this tough time. I’m sending all my good karma your way.
Fabulous news! Thanks for the update, Mock. Continued prayers coming your way.
I’m glad his surgery was a success! I hope Junior gets to feeling better soon so he can give you a lot more beautiful smiles! *HUGS*
Great news Mock. I’m happy for all of you. Wish you well getting through these next few days but just know it will get a little bit better each day.
Thanks for the update. I’m so happy to hear it went well. You have our continued support & get-well-soon wishes.
Glad to hear that it went well.
Here’s a link to help make you feel better after a tough day:
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Wonderful news! Good vibes and continued prayers are coming your way.
Remember to take care of yourself.
Yea for Junior Mock!
Have you not known? Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He does not faint or grow weary;
his understanding is unsearchable.
He gives power to the faint,
and to him who has no might he increases strength.
Even youths shall faint and be weary,
and young men shall fall exhausted;
but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.
—Isaiah 40:28-31
Mock, I’m so glad it all went good and he is on his road to recovery. Good Luck and will be thinking of you and Junior Mock.
Great news about the surgery!
Hang in there!
Sending happy vibes your way!
me too, me too!
good vibes and all the prayers for a speedy recovery for junior mock!!
get some rest mocky.
tomorrow is another day with your beautiful boys.
Rachel, check out Isaiah 54:10, my favorite verse ever!
Glad to hear everything went well! Here’s to a speedy recovery Junior Mock!
WHEW!! Glad to hear phase 1 went so well! Hopefully recovery will be much shorter than expected. I know how difficult it is when your child is in pain. Poor little guy. I won’t even waste time telling you to try to get some rest, but do the best you can – he needs you in top shape! My prayers are with you all, and especially that Jr. Mock heals as quickly and painlessly as possible. Much love.
-Good report! His back muscles will calm down, and then he should be much more comfortable.
Glad to hear everything went smoothly. These next few days will be rough, but soon enough it will all be a memory. If you haven’t already tried, you might want to introduce sign language. We taught Little Snarkypants to sign when he was very very young. His first sign was “eat”. Then “more”. Go figure.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
great news knowing his surgery went well. what a special boy. i hope his recovery is speedy and comfortable. hugs to you all
Saying a prayer for your family, and your little boy …
Excellent! He will manage ok he seems like he as a great disposition.
I am so glad everything turned out well. Here’s hoping for an easy recovery!!
Great news! Sorry to hear hes in pain, but like Bob said..every day will get a little bit better. snuggle him close and tell him that the mockdockers love him and his mommy and we want to see another one of his drop dead gorgeous smiles!
6 weeks will come not fast enough but eventually. sending prayers for strength to you and your family.
My kids love when I run my fingers up and down their arms. It’s realxing to them. Physical touch is amazing therapy and if you get a chance to apply it, I hope Mock Junior loves it and finds it relaxing.
I love Rachel’s scripture passage from Isaiah. I hope you’ll read and re-read it and that it will bring you comfort.