Today was mine and Thatcher's first day without BJ. He flew out early this morning and arrived safely in Nashville around lunch. BJ and I were both a little apprehensive about him leaving, but we survived our first day here in PA, and I know BJ was glad to see Amelia and get a dose of home today! I pray for strength for our family until we're all together again.
A typical day for Thatch involves lots of bottles and diapers, meds at 8am and 8pm, playing on the floor, and several trips in the stroller around the hospital and cafeteria. (It's a little too cool and rainy to go outside right now). Thatcher gets lots of attention as we stroll around...he loves to look out :).
Strolling Around
Playing on the Floor
Thatcher has rested better today than usual and has been pretty happy. He is continuing to eat well including more baby food. He hasn't indicated any need for pain medicine for the first time.
The doctor removed half of Thatcher's staples at Monday's clinic. He gained several ounces as well. They are still working to regulate his medicine, which they check with his lab work, and have adjusted his medication several times already.
Thatcher's Incision - They replaced the staples with steri-strips
We have clinic again in the morning. We get labs drawn at 8am then meet with the doctor afterward. They will take the rest of his staples out, check his weight, and potentially adjust his medicine again based on lab work in order to get his liver levels right where they need to be.
I was wondering today if/when BJ would be leaving. I'm sorry as I know it must be so difficult for you to be without him and the rest of your family. Praying for you sweet friend...and of course Thatcher as he continues to recover. He is looking just great! I know it must be so hard on BJ to leave too. Praying that things continue to go as great as they have so far!
ReplyDeleteThe news all sounds so good and Thatcher looks great. I can just imagine the attention he gets as ya'll stroll around! He is so precious and just looks like he feels so much better.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that BJ got to come home to see Amelia, but I'm sure he will miss the two of you like crazy.
Now, let us know how YOU are recovering. We don't need to forget that you have also had major surgery and are going through your own strengthening process as well.
We love you ALL so very much and continue to pray for healing, strength, patience and all of those things that you need to continue to get through all of the stages of this process.
So BJ comes to pick up Amelia and she's expecting Granna. Mom didn't tell her BJ was there so when she opened the door Amelia just squealed, "it's my daddy!" Mom said it was so cute!! She did not stop talking to which BJ said, "when did she start talking like this." It was just so sweet. Such wonderful news at the progress he is making. Not too much longer and you'll be back home in TN! Hope that you are healing well! Tell Thatchy that we miss him and can't wait to see him soon. Praying always.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that you all are doing well! :) Thatcher is looking GREAT. Like Kathy said, remember that YOU are recovering, too! :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad things are going so well. Prayers continue. Looking forward to Link 4 Life run/walk next week!
ReplyDeleteThe news gets better and better every day. It is a bit bittersweet, but remarkable, that you and Thatcher are well enough that BJ CAN go home! It speaks volumes of your recovery, tenacity and courage. Thatch looks great - beautiful as he can be!
ReplyDeleteThank you for continuing to keep us all updated - we never stop praying for you! Link4Life next week - wow - the time has gone by so fast!