A Flock of Lams: Mr. Bumpy *UNCENSORED*

The Healing of Our Mr. Bump(y)

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May 12, 2010:

Mr. Bumpy had to be placed in a sterile sack at the time of Kalista's birth

Kalista had surgery two hours after she entered the world to see if they could close up the defect, but it was too large and ended up needing a gortex patch to bridge the gap.

After the gortex patch surgery: Mr. Bumpy had to be covered up with gauze

May 14, 2010:

The sutured gortex patch looked more like a "snowcone"

May 23, 2010:

After the first reduction surgery to shrink Mr. Bumpy, the "snowcone" turned yellow

May 28, 2010:

Major accident happened-Mr. Bumpy's sutures broke, exposing Kalista's liver

May 29, 2010:

Mr. Bumpy was then covered completely and Kalista had to be
medically paralyzed and sedated to prevent any further complications

June 4, 2010:

Mr. Bumpy received surrounding foam support for better healing
Kalista awoke from her sedation and paralysis
Her ventilator was also removed and was replaced with the nasal canula

June 13, 2010:

The foam corset around Mr. Bumpy became a fashion trend

June 22, 2010:

The gortex patch was completely removed

We began the "paint and wait" phase and dressed the new skin
with oil-emulsion gauze and Kerlex to protect from any infection

June 27, 2010:

Raw and Uncensored: Mr. Bumpy revealed
This is granulation tissue, the precursor to actual skin

July 5, 2010:

More healing is happening under the foam corset

July 17, 2010:

Mr. Bumpy can't get wet during bath time yet

July 19, 2010:

We are doing one of the dressing changes
(which needs to be done twice a day)

Mr. Bumpy's raw area is getting smaller
(4 cm x 4.5 cm)

July 29, 2010:

Mr. Bumpy's raw area is healing very well, even smaller
(2 cm x 2.5 cm)

August 8 , 2010:

Mr. Bumpy is looking so much better in a week's time
(1 cm x 1.5 cm)

August 10, 2010:

Mr. Bumpy's granulated area is getting even smaller
(less than the size of a quarter)

August 14, 2010:

The granulated raw spot is smaller than a dime now!

August 17, 2010:

Mr. Bumpy is so very close to skin closure!!!

August 18, 2010:

Mr. Bumpy got a new friend. Meet Ms. G-tube!

Kalista had her fundo and g-tube surgery today.

Mr. Bumpy has healed so well that he doesn't need his dressing anymore, but just a band-aid.

Once Mr. Bumpy's raw spot is completely healed, he will be around for a little while longer until the final closure surgery is scheduled (which can happened anywhere between Kalista's first and second birthday).

So Mr. Bumpy is here to stay...for a little bit anyways.

September 1, 2010:

Homecoming Day!

(112 days in the NICU)

Mr. Bumpy came with his own accessories too.

A tummy shield was made to protect Mr. Bumpy while in the car seat.