Settling back in

It is good to be home. Ethan continues to amaze us by how well he is doing. We give him Ibuprofen three times a day for the pain and that seems to keep him very comfortable. (We have Oxycodone if we need it.) Other than that, he has no other meds right now. With his heart defect, we know that blood pressure could be an issue, so his cardiologist will continue to monitor it. He will see the cardiologist the beginning of June. At that time, he will have an echo and that will give us an idea as to how is heart is adjusting to the repair that the surgeon made.

Back to how well Ethan is doing... The nurse told us that he would limit himself in what he can/can't do. He really doesn't seem to be doing that. He has had so much fun just being back home, playing outside and trying to keep up with Abigail and Isaac. I keep reminding him that he did just have heart surgery.

We have so much to be grateful for. Last week definitely had its highs and some very low lows, but I never dreamed that the past week could have gone as well as it did (both at the hospital and here at home for Abigail and Isaac). It is easy to praise God when things go better than you could have hoped. In His grace, He answered our prayers the way that we wanted Him too. We are fully aware that He didn't have to do that.

I will post an update after his post-op appointment this Thursday.

Again, we want to thank our family and friends for everything you have done to help us. You were used by God to bless our family and in turn, He is going to bless you. We love you!