Yesterday was such a great day for Emma.  Of course she was really exhausted and really sore, but she was recouperating much better then Brett and I thought she would.  We really didn’t have any expectations going into this, but she did amazingly well.  We’ve been able to stay on top of her pain meds and keep her very comfortable.  It’s important to note that this hasn’t hampered with her appetite at all!  She still has a very healthy appetite!

We had few visitors yesterday…just family.  Although I would’ve loved to have more people stop by, I think it was in her best interest we keep in low and quiet.  Even though, she was still able to doze in and out of napping while family was here.  Today we have friends and more family coming, and I know she is going to be so excited to see them!  And then she’ll doze.  Mid-sentence.  Love that!

Mason did well yesterday.  He was inquisitive, as always.  He looked at the picture of her x-ray.  He saw the abduction pillow for her legs.  He was inquisitive but shy at the same time.  He did not want to leave.  He mostly didn’t want to leave his Daddy.  Brett has the fortunate ability to take the week off of work.  His clients aren’t expecting him.  So he told Mason he’d take him to see a movie tomorrow and out to lunch.  Wonderful idea.  Wonderful Dad.

Speaking of which, I left my wonderful husband and amazing daughter to come home around 7:30 last night.  She was cooked.  She had a very big dinner, a fresh dose of valium and she was out!  Here’s how I left her last night.

Angel Sleeping

And I assume I’ll arrive to her eating a nice big breakfast!  Or, maybe she’ll sleep in for us.  Anyway, it’s 6:30, and I’m thinking it’s time for me to start getting ready.  I don’t want to miss any special time with her, or visits from doctors.  Plus I need to relieve Brett for awhile.  Oh, on the more technical side, epidural will come out tomorrow.  They usually send a patient home 24 hours after that.  So we’re looking at a Friday release, which is just fine with me.  I need to make sure her pain is under control and that we feel confident she’ll be comfortable at home.  No one is pushing to go home early!  Thank you again for your comments, prayers, and well wishes!

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