WE ARE HOME!!!!

Thursday, April 16th 2009

We were discharged about 10:50pm and arrived home about 11:15pm.. When we arrived home Kevin, Grandma (S), Bryan and Lindsay were over. Nathan was of course passed out. He fell asleep before I hit I-94. Once we got into the house, he was wide awake, and you could tell happy to be home. He was passed around, and received tons of lovin. Mom showed us how to use his pulse ox machine, and oxygen. He still needs it at night. However he did not need any throughout the night.

Friday, April 17th 2009

Nathan was up about 8:30am, and ready to start the day. Can't you tell he was happy to be home????

We watched some Diego, and played for awhile, then it was off to the doctors. He needed to see his doctor for a follow up. Dr. Hoisington was SO happy to see Nathan, and thought he looked good. She said he needed 2 shots, since he was behind, and assured us that it's okay to give them to him today. Plus, it would mean 2 less shots at his 1 year appointment. Of course he screamed, but as soon as she was done, he stopped. His next appointment is at his 1 year well visit. She does want me to call her every week with his weight check. She is also going to follow closely with Dr. El-baba, and Sarah the dietitian.

After we got home, we had some lunch, and then took Nathan for a walk around the block. So, Me, Kevin, Nathan and the IV pole headed out, and man was the weather nice. At first Kevin seemed weirded out having to push the IV pole, but quickly got over it. I just told him, that this is normal for us. Yes people may look oddly at us, but who cares. Nathan had the time of his life. He just LOVES to go for walks.

Afterwards, we just hung out, and played on the floor with Nathan until Kevin headed off to work. After Kevin left, Nathan was sleepy so I laid him down for a nap. While he was napping I caught up on some TV shows. Later in the evening Stephanie our neighbor came by with Donovan. I haven't met Donovan yet, and I can't believe he is already 2 1/2 months old. He is SO adorable, and he gave me a little laugh and smile. Nathan checked him over and decided he was ok.~lol It was adorable, he would pet him and grab his hand. Then my friend Shannon came in with her 2 boys. I hadn't met Shannon yet prior to today. I met her via babyfit.com back when we were pregnant together. We finally decided to get together. We had a great time. Her oldest son Logan was great. He played with some toys, and watched Spongebob. He also told me about his first car. Ridley was on the move~lol He his almost a month older than Nathan. He loved chasing Roscoe around. But he also sat on the floor with Nathan and they played. Nathan was having the time of his life. At one point Ridley went up to Nathan and took his binker. (Right out of his mouth) Shannon and I were cracking up. Nathan had this look on his face that just priceless. A little while later Ridley was getting tired, and started screaming and crying, which in turn made Nathan cry. So we knew it was time to call it a night. Shannon also gave me a card that was from her, Julia, Sharon, Jenny & Anoukin with a Visa Gift card. They all went in to get us a gift to help us out. It was so unexpected, and so nice of them. I have met some great people and I can't wait until we can all get together for a big playdate.

Saturday, April 18th 2009

Today was pretty uneventful. The visiting nurse came in and got all the paperwork filled out, and then assessed Nathan. All is well so far, and they will be back twice a week for follow up visits. After she left, Kevin, Nathan and I played on the floor for a little while, until it was time for Kevin to leave for work.

Nathan was getting tired, so I him and I laid on the couch while daddy was getting ready to leave. Well Nathan and I must have been exhausted cause next thing I know we woke up and it was 3:45pm. (He laid down around 12:15pm) I haven't napped like that in forever, and it felt good. A little while later Lindsay came over to help me with the basement. Our city wide garage sale is May 9th, and I have a lot to sell. So we all went down stairs, put Nathan in the pack n play and got to work. Nathan did great. He just talked to us and played, and was perfect. Later Grandma (S) came by with dinner, and played with Nathan for a bit. Afterwards we went back to work until Nathan's bed time. I took him upstairs, and laid him down. He fought sleep for awhile, but finally gave in. He did need oxygen again during the night.

Sunday, April 19th 2009

Today was a GREAT day!!!! Kevin got up with Nathan so I could sleep in some, and boy I needed it. Once I got up we took Nathan off his feed, (he has to be off for an hour to get his medication) and got him dressed. He got to wear his first pair of blue jeans. He looks SO adorable in them.

We headed to the grocery store, and it was very much needed our house was bare. He got a lot of stuff, and thanks to my babyfit gals, we only had to pay $25 for all our stuff. That was a HUGE help. Once we got home, we hooked Nathan back up and put the groceries away while Nathan played on the floor. Shortly after that Kevin's parents came by with dinner, and to bring Nathan his wagon. They took him for a short walk in the wagon, then came back inside. My mom and dad came along with GGma, and Bryan. GGma got Nathan a tiger, and a Precious moments fishing figurine for Easter. We all had Nathan just cracking up. I have NEVER seen him SO happy. He was ALL smiles and just laughed and laughed.

After everyone left, Nathan napped on the couch for a few hours, so we watched some TV then got our side items readyto go with the chicken and ribs his parents made. After dinner, Nathan played for a bit, and then we took him to bed. We thought for sure he would fight it, because of the long nap he took, but he didn't. We hooked him all up and he went right to bed.

This has been one of the best weekends EVER!!!! I wish it never ended. But tomorow is back to work for me. At least I know when I leave here, I am going right home and not to the hospital.

I have a few pictures from this weekend in the photo section, but you can view all of them here:

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