Peter - Carepages - June 14th, 2007

We are home! We got out late yesterday and were met by the oxygen suppliers when we got home. The poor guy didn't leave till almost 9pm so it was a late night all around. Peter has been a big trooper and going with the flow. I can't tell you how wonderful it was to be home! As nervous as I was, the NICU suddenly felt a million miles and years away. Our home seemed so small, cozy and welcoming after being in the big hospital. We have things all over the place as it was amazing how much we stuffed into the Honda for the ride home. We figure it will take a couple of days to get settled in, put things away, and get a decent routine going. John was a real trooper getting up with me at night so that I could pump and he could feed Peter. It definitely takes two! We are both tired but just so happy to be a family again!! The kids were thrilled to have us home and Tommy will not let me out of his sight. He is so big and heavy compared to Peter. Alexandra and Michael are so excited to hold Peter and help out. The next week is going to be crazy as we have or are setting up appointments with our pediatrician, cardiologist, physical therapy, nursing, occupational therapy, "early intervention", etc. Ahhh! Suffice to say things don't slow down, but I hope we have learned enough to try to be "present" and remember how wonderful it is to have a new life in the family and be together. I will continue to update the Care Pages to keep y'all updated - I just won't be doing it daily. As excited as we get about little things like Peter bringing his hands together or letting out a giant burp, we realize we all don't need another soap opera. I will most likely update weekly so that you know what progress has been made, or when we get to establishing a surgery date, etc. Promise to post pictures soon! Thank you once again for all your love, compassion and support during this challenging time. We are thrilled to have Peter home and keep telling him about all of you that helped get him here through your prayers and well wishes! hugs! catherine & John