I apologize that we haven't been able to update our blog this week. We were able to get online in the hospital, but weren't able to access sites like our blog or facebook. So thanks to those of you that were faithfully praying and hearing no news from us.
As you can tell by the title of this post, we are indeed back home from the hospital. Sam's surgery took place on Monday morning and lasted about four hours. The surgeon said all went as expected, and it looked good. All day and night on Monday, Sam was pretty out of it. He just laid in his crib and slept. He was in obvious pain, so that was hard to watch as a parent. But the doctors and nurses took great care of him.
Yesterday he was finally able to drink and eat, which was nice. He didn't have much of an appetite, but was happy to be able to drink apple juice again. And by yesterday afternoon, he was sitting up in bed, laughing, smiling, and playing with us. We both got a much better night's sleep in the hospital last night.
His catheter was removed this morning, and once he kept his breakfast down and had two wet diapers, we were able to check out! We got home at lunch, and Sam was able to take his afternoon nap in his own crib. (Ben and I napped on the couches at the same time!)
We still haven't scheduled the follow-up surgery to have his stent removed, but that should happen in early October. Right now Sam is having a little trouble bending over to pick things up from the ground. I'm sure that's a combination of the stent and the incision hurting. But he seems pretty back to normal in every other way. Praise God for His faithfulness in caring for our son during this major surgery!
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I'm glad to hear you all are back at home! I'll continue to pray for Sam's recovery.
God bless,
heather
www.russianblessings.wordpress.com
We're thankful with you for a successful surgery and being home again. we look forward to seeing you soon out in Cali. talk to you soon! Kristin
Ben and Mel,
I just want to say hello from Singapore. I'm waiting for my flight and enjoying your blog. The whole family loves ya'll. - Case
So glad to hear the good report. We've been praying for Sam and will continue to do so. Blessings, Steve and Karen Clark
Melissa,
I keep checking in for an update. Hope you are well and hope you won't mind playing this little game.
You are been "tagged"
Rules:
1. Link to the person that tagged you.
2. Post the rules on the blog.
3. Write six random facts about yourself.
4. Tag six people at the end of your post.
5. Let each person know they have been tagged.
6. Let the taggers know when your "Six Random Things" entry is up.
I was sent a link to your blog from Staci Becker. I was in ADX when Ben was an AGO. Were you at ISU Melissa?
Anyhow, we adopted from China about the same time you were getting ready to travel. I've been catching up on your adventures. Did you guys go through AWAA?
Angie (Shroyer) Hendren
www.ourchinagirladoption.blogspot.com
Oh...my last comment doesn't need to be posted (nor does this one). I was also wanting to ask about your son's surgery and what his "special need" was. Our daughter was special needs, too, but we hardly consider hers a special need at all! Just "different" and temporary.
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