So here we are home for 4 days, and still basking in the happiness of being here! I'm much more weak and sore than I expected to be, which was a bit of a shock, but gaining strength daily (I hope). I am officially tubeless, which is nice, but still can't eat much since the only catheter I have right now is really, really small. But rest assured, cookie dough still seems to be well received.
I'm also getting a low-grade fever for a few hours every day. Today, it was later than usual and only lasted for about an hour, so whatever it is, I seem to be fighting it pretty well. Which is good; I still have too much yeast in my mouth from the antibiotics, so if I had to take more, I might never be able to get rid of it.
I think I figured that once I left the hospital, it would all be over. I didn't factor in recovery at home or the fact that this surgery was just plain harder on me then the other ones. So I'm not quite home free yet, but on the bright side, I've lost about 10 pounds! See, there's always something to be thankful for!
I'm just praising God for Jason and my family and friends; in the 4 days we've been home, we've had 7 guests/helpers and 6 meals provided. We certainly don't eat this well when I'm cooking! But what a blessing to not have to worry about it, and BOY is this food good!!
I think Jason is exhausted as Parker demands almost constant attention - he's pretty understanding that I'm still weak and can't play with him, but he doesn't want me out of his sight and won't let Jason do anything but play with him when he gets home. He's glad to get home with us but will quite happy when things go back to normal (or what passes for normal in our house of insanity...).
Mountains of laundry being leveled by loved ones... including Jason! Is there nothing that man can't do??
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