Ruby Slippers and All

After being prepared by several of our doctors for a long recovery because of pain, bleeding, and difficulty breathing, I woke up happy and ready to go in and help her transfer out of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit to the Pediatric floor where I assumed we spend the next few weeks. Then I got a message on my phone from Tory, "Dr. --- just came in, says Michelle can go home sometime this afternoon, or tomorrow. Will discuss with Dr. --- later this am."

WHAT?!?!?

I instantly had to call and find out what was going on.

Michelle was doing soooooo much better than we had expected and was not showing any signs of bleeding problems, her breathing was actually easier, and her pain was being well controlled with the medicine they could give through her G-tube. She didn't even need her IV pain medication.

WOW!!!

Then, Tory let me know that they actually were ready to start the proces to go home NOW.

WHAT?!?!?!

So, I forfeitted my shower, dressed in a hurry, got Ryker and Grandma up so that we could rush in to the hospital for the lengthy discharge process I was anticipating. I walked in and they had me sign the the paperwork, we disconnected Michelle from her IVs and monitors got her dressed and that was that. We were home and sitting on our couch before noon.

Sigh . . .
This little girl was more than excited to break free from this joint. (Tory and I were too.)

Michelle giving everyone a wave good bye and telling them thank you for all their hard work. And this is what I saw when we pulled into our driveway and turned around to see how she was doing. She was doing great!!! Now we all are doing great. After two emotional, crazy, and just plain wild weeks we are home. Just where our happy little family of four likes to be.