August 3, 2011

Charlie is Home!

Charlie had a good night.  He ate small meals and was able to keep everything down.  His pain medication doses became more and more spread out and he actually slept for normal stretches during the night.  This morning he was looking good and ready for his first full bottle since having surgery less than 48 hours ago.  His eyes are still swollen shut and probably will be for a few more days. 

Dr. Fearon and Dr. Sacco came for a short visit this morning and determined that he looked "awesome" and that we could "pack it up" and go home.  Home?  Yes!  Home!  By 10am this morning, Charlie was home and happy to be so.  When Jack and I entered the house, Charlie heard the familiar sounds of our sticky front door, our beeping house alarm and keys hitting the dining room table.  He picked his head up off of my shoulder, smiled and let out the first giggle we've heard all day.  Jack and I cannot thank you enough for your prayers and healing thoughts.  Charlie's surgery and recovery went even better than we could have imagined.  He did everything quickly, smoothly and ahead of schedule.  We are amazed.

Charlie last night before bed time.

Charlie taking his first full bottle this morning.

Jack and Charlie take a spin around the ward in a Red Flyer wagon while waiting for discharge.

Charlie in his car seat on the way home

Charlie having his second meal of the day at home in his Daddy's arms.

8 comments:

  1. JackiAugust 3, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    what a beautiful sight! welcome home, big guy!

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  2. MichelleAugust 3, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    So overjoyed for you that he's home! Continued thoughts for his speedy recovery. <3

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  3. BetsyAugust 3, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    These great photos make it real! So glad this hurdle has been jumped successfully and you are now home. Lots of love!!!

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  4. Jill BrowningAugust 3, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    So happy to hear that he's doing well!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    so glad eveything went well! I truly rejoice. Please, as this is a learning opportunity for me too, could you pls give some details about the surgery. How come they didn't have to shave his little cute head? Hope you don't mind my asking.

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  6. ChimmyAugust 3, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    AWESOME! So glad Charlie is home!! Lots of love to your sweet boy and the whole family during this time of recovery and healing!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Happy & amazed at Charlie's recovery. Photos are terrific. Thanks for keeping us up to date!

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  8. Sarah GreenmanAugust 4, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Anonymous... thanks for your sweet comments. To answer your question: Instead of shaving his head (as they normally do in this kind of surgery) our doctor takes the time to braid back the hair away from the incision site. His goal in doing this is that the hair will hide the scar creating less trauma for the child and the child's family. Many of the children our doctor works on are toddlers, or elementary aged kids who are aware that they look different than other kids. Its so humane and compassionate of our doctor to keep their hair in tact. The incision on Charlie's head is in a zigzag pattern so that the hair can better hide the scar. Again, thanks for your question! Yours, Sarah

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