We are home!!!

Yesterday, Claire had her surgery and she did amazing!  We had to be at the hospital at a crazy early hour.  However, once we got there we found out they had a cubicle reserved for us.  It was so nice to have a private area with 2 couches, 2 chairs, a table and a tv. Plus a direct line from the OR which they called us on every hour to tell us how she was doing.  We could eat food in there too.  Most times in surgery waiting areas you can't have food or drink because of the children who are waiting and can't have anything before surgery.  We were blessed to have our 2 ministers come and stay with us the entire time.  Sure made the waiting easier. 

Claire was very brave.  They did give her some goofy juice to help her feel more comfortable leaving mommy and daddy.  Boy, did that stuff work and fast!  She became very silly and she couldn't stop giggling.  They took her back at 730 and we got to see her again around 1200.  They initially admitted her to the hospital so they could watch her.  A lot of kiddos struggle with nausea and dizziness after this surgery.  She too had some nausea so she spent most of the afternoon sleeping.  When she woke up she was ready to eat and was happy again.  By the time the doctor came to see her Claire was doing great so she said we could go home!  We were so happy about that.  We were so tired after our long day and we knew the only way to get sleep would be to go home!  We did sleep well too.  We had to wake Claire up at 530 after we realized her dressing had come off in her sleep.  She has a pressure dressing that needs to stay on until Thursday.  She is still getting some pain medicine but she is eating well and is active...almost too active!

Thank you so much for your prayers.  We could certainly feel them.  We go back to the doctor on February 7.  This is when they will activate her implant and we will see what she thinks of having 2 implants.

Before surgery

 In recovery..trying to wake her up

 Having a hard time waking up

 Eating a popsicle in her room

 Bruce the moose came to visit

 She is not sure what she thinks of the moose

 Sleeping again

 Eating spaghetti and broccoli

 Going home..got a wagon ride to the car

 Claire today..trying to limit her activities!