Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Home Sweet Home

We did it!! We got to take Brayden home today. They sort of hinted at it yesterday, but you never can tell and they told us not to get our hopes up too much. I packed the car this morning with his carseat and stuff to go home just in case. So it was a nice surprise when they did rounds this morning and decided that he could go home and we could do visual monitoring and follow up with the pediatrician.

They didn't take another phenobarbital level before we left. They want to give it a few days with the maintenance dose and will have the pediatrician check the level on Thursday when we go.

He slept the whole ten minute car ride home. When we got him home we put him in his crib and just stood there for about 20 minutes staring at him relieved to have him home. It is definitely going to be a long night of checking in on him just to make sure he is ok, but I will take that.

On a side note, it is Uncle Jimmy's Birthday today and we can't wait to celebrate with him!


Getting ready to go home!!!

Daddy reading me my first book, "The Tooth Book", guess I am going to be a dentist

Mr. Teddy and I taking a snooze in my new bed



12 comments:

Aimee said...

Wooohoooo! I'm thrilled for you all! Get some sleep :-)

IUgirl78 said...

Oh my gosh, how exciting!! I started tearing up, knowing how happy you must be to finally bring Brayden home with you. I love the pictures--he is a cutie!!!

The Politician said...

So great to hear that he got to come home. Great pictures! Keep us posted. Our thoughts and prayers remain with you all.

The Strups

collier08 said...

We have been reading your jouney and celebrate todays home coming! We thank God for his answered prayers for your family of 3.
Love,
Debbie and Bill

mamalouise said...

This is the best news! I was so excited to read the words "Home Sweet Home" for you guys! He looks so comfy in his new bed! Hope your first night at home was a great one!

DDietz said...

Yippee! We are so happy he is home with you. We love the pictures.

Dietz

Jamie said...

I am so happy you are at home!!! :) I can't wait to hold him again!! Looks like Dad is doing a great job promoting early literacy skills!! Grandma W would be very proud!!

Jennifer said...

Welcome home Brayden!!!! Have fun exploring your new home!
xoxo

Unknown said...

YAY!!! :) How exciting and wonderful to finally have Brayden home! Now, you guys can relax and be the cute family you are! Can't wait to see you all!!! Love you guys! xoxo

Love Always,
Lauren and Josh :)

The McKenzies said...

Yippee! We're so excited that Brayden has finally come home. Enjoy this fun time together.
love, Don and Erin

Mrs. Ford said...

When you think that they'd originally said Brayden would probably be in the ICU for another week or two...Praise God he's home! Praying for all 3 of you to get good rest now that the hospital is an "outing" instead of "home away from home"!

B and E's Nana said...

FABULOUS NEWS!!! We're thrilled for all of you. (I owe your mom a phone call :-)) Melody