Post-Op Recovery

During the post-op meeting, Isabel's neurologist indicated that Adam and Kari wouldn't be able to hold Isabel for at least four or five days, possibly a week. In an exciting turn of events, Kari was able to hold Isabel today. It's very careful kind of holding, of course: the nurse places a pillow across Kari's lap and delicately lays Isabel down on one side. (The drain from the back of her head has already been removed, but it still very sensitive to pressure.)

Isabel is doing great: she was off the ventilator by Saturday, her CT scan looks clear of bruising, and her post-surgery swelling is already going down. She is still on pain medications and resting peacefully.