Holden surprised Grandma Rosanne when she walked in our house yesterday and he was sitting up on his own - playing with his singing Mickey Mouse. Now that he's discovering his stomach muscles, diaper changes are becoming more challenging!!We had a quick visit to the emergency room on Wednesday evening, when Holden's G-tube (feeding tube) came out. We are not sure how it happened, but because his surgery was so recent it required going to the hospital to be replaced and then checked for placement via X-ray. Once the tube has been in place for a couple of months, we'll be able to simply replace it at home if/when it comes out.
I am so happy to say that Holden can now enjoy being home and celebrating his first Thanksgiving and Christmas with family - as long as we keep him healthy. He'll head back to Egleston in January for a follow up cath. Hopefully just as an out patient or for a quick stay.
Reece and I are being extra cautious and trying not to expose him to all the crud that is going around out there (and boy did we see it sitting in the emergency room!) It is so hard to not be able to hang out with many of our friends who have kids, but we can't take any chances during this time of the year. It is strange to know how many of you, our close friends and family, have not yet met the little Monkey. I can't wait until the time is right so you can all get to know our son. One smile and you'll be hooked!! Hopefully come Spring we'll have one heck of a "Coming Out" Celebration! In the meantime, we just keeping praying for our miracle and appreciating each and every day!
