the post where I wish I could go back in time...

5 days after we moved into our new house, J stood up and touched the glass front of a gas fireplace with her hand and forehead. We immediately took her to the local ER where she got an IV and morphine. Soon afterward we were sent to the burn clinic in Salt Lake City via ambulance to spend the night.

J has been her usual cheerful self through the whole ordeal despite the challenges. Changing bandages those first few weeks was so awful though. Three weeks after the accident, J had skin graft surgery on her palm which happened to be in the shape of a heart. She has been a trooper with all of the physical therapy and stretching that is needed. She had another skin graft surgery on her finger this week and will wear a special glove for about the next year. 

The doctors said she should have a fully functional hand in the end and we've been so glad to hear that news. Erik and I have felt so terrible that she has to face this, but have really appreciated the kind notes and gifts from everyone. 

In the burn ICU:

Back home:

Initially J preferred to keep her hand raised at all times:

This resulted in a 3 limb crawl that was pretty impressive:

Checking out a gift from our dear friend Ashley:

The happiest and most forgiving patient in the burn clinic:

Before her first surgery:

After her first surgery: 

Making friends in clinic:

After her 2nd surgery:

We're happy to report that she seems to be feeling good and has been happy and recovering well!