We got to leave the hospital about 3pm this afternoon. Andrew even got to ride up front, which he doesn't usually get to do when both parents are riding.
Excited me with ALL the stuff to go home from our room at the Ronald McDonald House and Andrew's hospital room
Luke and Fiona were ready with the decorations for the homecoming party. How awesome is it to have the three of them home together!
Andrew is happy to be home, but still exhausted. Its so much work for him to even walk around the house, but he did it to go to the bathroom, his room to blare some music, the study to play wii with Daddy and the shower for a careful bathing - his first since Oct 14th. He really didn't want me to restrict it (not get his chest dressings too wet) and he didn't want to get out. I don't blame him! Bed baths do not compare.
My tired guys took a little nap together just before bedtime. It's amazing to have Andrew home just 15 days after his surgery. We've never done anything like this in a normal-ish timeframe! There is still much recovery ahead and Steve & I are stepping up to primary caregiver status. It can be a little nerve racking because now it's up to us to monitor him and get everything right, but we know Andrew is really God's boy and He has yet to fail us.
We will be doing our best to help our sweet boy as he continues to heal incisions from his surgery and chest tube sites, weans off the last of the g-tube sedatives, gets stronger everyday to do daily tasks and keep his fluids/electrolytes in balance with the diuretics. Thank you so much for keeping us in your prayers! We are hoping to get back to our 'regular' life activities and schedules soon, but Andrew is so worth the interruption!!!
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