It has been 283 days since Ali had been home! We are so excited this day is finaly here! We said our goodbye's to all the great nurses, and therapists at rehab, passed out heartshaped cookies, and pictures of Ali to everyone! Ali traveled over 5000 miles to CA and back to get a life saving heart surgery this winter. We drove countless miles back and forth to the Cleveland Clinic and to CA and back. And Gavin has been such a trooper this whole hospital stay. We couldn't be more blessed to have our Ali Rose home again!
We left rehab around 12noon (and everyone at reahab said no one gets out that early!) and Ali took a nap in the car on the ride home. Mammie, Dia, and Grandma were waiting for us to arrive. Grandma drove up to stay with us until we get settled. (Thank you Grandpa - wish you could be here with us too!) After we arrived home it felt like we did when we brought Ali home from the hospital when she was born! We had to get her settled, get her feed started, switch her onto her other vent, and get her meds ready! And ofcourse lots of kisses in between! Ali is so happy to be home and Gavin is happy too - he even started to bring her toys to her and she gave him a hug! Too cute!
Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers. They really helped to bring Ali home! We are so fortunate to have amazing family and friends that have supported us in every way! While the chapter is closed on the 9 month hospital stay, we start another chapter of continuing to help Ali get stronger and to hopefuly get her off the vent!
In a week or so, once we get settled, we would love for our family and friends to come and visit Ali! I'll let you know when we are ready for visitors! Can't wait to see eveyone! This includes all the PICU nurses too - we miss you!
Check out the new pics on the 'Family Pic' link on the right!
This is fantastic news! The hospital will just seem like a memory in no time at all! Getting used to a routine is probably the hardest part but once everything settles down you will be elated! I am so happy for all of you! We will continue to keep Ali in our prayers that she will keep getting stronger and get off that 'ol vent. Take care and keep us posted on her progress.
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ReplyDeletethis is so so great. we are overjoyed to hear that ali is finally home! we continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
GO ALI, GO!!!
all our love,
the nelsons
How exciting!! Ali looks great, how nice it will be to get into a routine! I am so glad she is doing well. We will continue to peek in on you guys. We head back to Cali. on Thursday, surgery is the 15th. Yikes! Yaa! I have mixed feelings as you know. :) I just have to think positive right! He has been such a sweet little guy.
ReplyDeleteI have thought of you guys but didn't have your information so I am so glad you hooked up! Take care!
Love,
Sariah