After 9 days in the hospital... I just got the news that we are coming home tomorrow!!!! I have met some of the most amazing people in the world during my many days of testing and my prolonged stay! Dr. Sullivan has been incredible, and truly has a heart for his patients! We need more doctors like him!
I am slowly weening myself off the pain meds AND I got my staples out today! Note to self: next time (which hopefully there is never a next time) ween yourself off pain meds AFTER they remove your staples! OUCH! I still hurt quite a bit, but it is tolerable... most of the time! Also, I pooped! I can't believe I am writing that on a "blog" that has over 4,000 hits... But....lol!!!
Anyways, I am still AMAZED at the turn of events in the last 9 days... And so looking forward to continuing to shout the testimony of the goodness of my God! For He has given us the VICTORY!
Ezekiel is doing fantastic! What a little trooper he is! He does NOT like getting his diaper changed and has made that known by peeing on anyone who tries! He is nursing well and is "acting" like a newborn instead of a preemie (when technically he should still be in utero for another 5 weeks)! He is so cute - I could just stare at him all day (if only I could stay awake)! Tomorrow, he has a couple more simple "tests" and then we will work on discharge stuff! So exciting! I know Judah is going to be thrilled to meet his new baby brother (everyone else has met him, but Judah was too little to go in NICU).
As expected, (see blog post "fear"), the kids have really enjoyed the last 9 days with little structure, lots of candy, late nights, lots of movies mom would never allow, and they have forgotten what a shower, fruit, or vegetable is!!!! However, they are all alive and well and excited for us to come home! When one of my friends dropped off food I asked her if the kids were eating candy and watching movies (half joking), and she said "no, they are eating marshmellows"! Much better! As soon as I told Tom that we are coming home tomorrow, he panicked! When I asked him what he was doing a little later... He said "cleaning like crazy"! What a good husband! I can't imagine what the house looked like! Many thanks to all those that pitched in and lent a helping hand during the last several weeks! I know my family greatly enjoyed all the company, food, and outings! And I know it took a huge burden off of Tom's already heavy laden shoulders! May God pour out blessings on you, as you have so blessed us!!!
Sooooo... That's the "news" for today! It's all good! My cup runneth over!!! Praise The Lord! :)
Israel with Ezekiel :)
Daddy holding baby (he doesn't do "well" with newborns - he wants them to wake up and "play" with him - And really makes me nervous with preemies)! Lol
Dakota with Ezekiel - I think she may has held him as much as me! I love her heart to serve (especially when it comes to holding babies)!
It's wonderful reading about the great things God is doing in your life and your sweet family. I'm praying that you will get your energy and strength back very soon and that your pain will disappear completely.
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