Even rockstars have an off day

Yesterday was a hard day for Mitchell. We had to get up and head to KC very early for our first post op appointment. And with all the car riding, pushing to get there on time and just not being home to rest, ice and take it easy....our rockstar patient was not feeling well at all.

September 24....5 days post op

His post op appointment went fine. They took out the drain and also removed some excess fluid that had his forehead and sides of his forehead very swollen. We are a little concerned because the fluid is back again today.

Thanks to Coach Sieben for the Manhattan Indians football stickers to complete our helmet!  Mitchell will need to wear this at all times during school or anytime we are out and about for the next 3 months.

After sleeping over 15 hours, Mitchell is feeling much better today and is acting like his old self again. We are very excited that my folks are bringing Collin home today from his week in Minnesota playing with them and cousin Daniel. He had so much fun and we are very grateful for my parents watching him this past week.

I was able to run a bit this week which helped clear my head.  I ran around the courthouse and government buildings in KC one day which was a very cool but super hilly run.  My quads and gluts weren't sure what I was doing to them by the time I finally made it back up another huge hill to Children's Mercy.  I was able to get in a quick tempo run and also ran a 10K distance long run yesterday which seemed very slow and was a bit of a struggle.  But it felt good to stretch my legs and clear my head after this very long week.

We are excited to settle in as a family again and will keep an eye on Mitchell's swelling. If it does not improve, we have been instructed to call Dr. Singhal's office on Monday.