In himself Adam seems fine.
He hasn't complained really of being in pain.
I am surprised.
Whenever I have had a burn of any sort, they have hurt like crazy.
Maybe it was the Flamazine cream they put on it.
We had to be back at the hospital for half past two Monday afternoon.
It was pouring with rain again.
I had been giving him pain relief all day just in case the bandage had stuck to the burn.
It hadn't.
The nurse was very nice. She chatted away to Adam all the time.
When the bandage came off I was shocked.
Every finger except for his little finger had the most enormous blister I have ever seen. The skin round them was red. Adam's index finger where he had lost all the skin looked like raw meat.
I can't believe it wasn't causing more pain.
The nurse covered it over with a clean piece of cloth while we waited for the doctor.
The doctor didn't touch Adam at all.
He just leaned over and said that he thought it would heal perfectly with no problems.
That they would burst the blisters.
I was thinking No, No. Everyone knows you're not supposed to burst blisters. But the Doctor said it would feel much more comfortable with the blisters burst.
And they would redress it.
The doctor did ask me how it happened. I told him.
The doctor asked me if the school would allow him time off. It didn't matter whether the school would let him or not. He wasn't going to school this week anyway.
Adam never cried. He did have a bit of a wobbly when the nurse said she was going to burst the blisters with a needle.
She squeezed out all the liquid from the blisters. You can't tell me that didn't hurt.!!! And washed it with some sterile water.
Re-bandaged it and we were done.
Adam did really well. I thought.
Adam has to go back to the nurse at our own doctors tomorrow (Wednesday) to have a fresh dressing put on. Then back to the hospital on Friday to be reassessed and fresh dressings.
That's about it. I won't know any more really until Friday when we have been to the hospital.
I'll leave you with a picture of Adam that I took on Sunday. I forgot to say that Adam will be 8yrs old at the end of April this year.
I would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts, best wishes, and for keeping Adam in their thoughts and prayers. Thank you. We really appreciate it.
Carolxx
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Carol can you read this message to Adam for me please? Hello Adam I know that you don't know me but your mum told me what happened with your hand and I thought it was a real shame you got hurt. I can see from the picture that it's a big bandage. You are such a brave boy! I'm sure that it will all get better in the coming weeks and you will be as good as new. Love from Pam xx
I've been burned quite bad a few times working in a kitchen. I definitely know how painful it is. I can't believe he isn't in more pain than he is. Adam is such a brave, courageous young man. At his age, not to cry and behave so well under the circumstances is amazing. Tell Adam I hope he soon feels better. I continue to keep him in my prayers on the smoke. (Hugs) Indigo
Oh bless him, what a brave little boy. Accidents can happen so suddenly and in the most ordinary circumstances. He is getting very good attention and no, he cannot go to school until the hand is a lot better, you do not want to risk infection or it getting knocked in some school activity. Wishing him better soon.
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Poor Adam, I know he had to be hurting. Bless his heart for being such a strong boy. Helen
I'm pleased Adam is doing so well, Carol. Quite a courageous little chap. Hope his recovery continues apace.
He's such a brave little boy! Bursting those blisters had to be painful! Give him a hug for me!
Missie
Special thoughts for Adam and hope his hand heals quickly...
Linda :)
praying for a quick recovery:)
Deb
I only just now found your page Carole. So glad I did. Poor Adam. Its so awful when our babies hurt themselves. Thank goodness it was not worse than it is. I hope he heals well and quickly! (((HUGS)))
Marie
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He is adorable, his burns sound just awful....and yes, painful too! I hope he recovers well.
Lisa
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