CI Surgery 5 - We're Home!

We made it home about 8:00 this evening! They had only been using Motrin to manage Tessa's pain since we moved over to the 10th floor, so there wasn't much need for an IV or a hospital. It was a little hard to come to the decision, but we're really glad we did...she seems super excited to be h-o-m-e! Tessa has shared some precious giggles and beautiful smiles. Parker came up to the hospital this afternoon and got a pretty stressed out. It was a little harder to explain to a 3 year old than I anticipated. Needless to say, big brother is stoked we are all home together tonight! Hoping and praying for a peaceful/restful night!

I like telling stories with pictures and videos...so here's today!

Smiles in the waiting room

Eskimo kisses with Daddy

Love this sweet girl!

Gown was huge, but of course stayed stylish w/ her pink bow & ballerina socks

"X" marks the spot...well, there's 2...the second one...further back

(it was a process ;)

Sugar water right after surgery...still pretty out of it

They did great managing her pain...it kept her pretty knocked out

Finally some good eye contact once we got over to the 10th floor

Doing so good after we got to her room

Ms. Toria came to visit her Ladybug...it was good for both of them!

A little play time

Precious giggles w/ Daddy, this definitely helped us decide to come on home :)

More smiles with Daddy...it's a given ;)

Did I mentioned she seems glad to be h-o-m-e? Here's proof!

Cutie pie!

We can't thank everyone enough for all the thoughts and prayers today. Tessa is inspiring to the core...and it is an incredible journey to be apart of! Thanks to everyone helping us love and pray for our sweet girl!

Exciting days ahead!!

~Whitney