OK, sorry for taking so long to update everyone on Max's status. He is doing so well. We have been home for two weeks now and we see improvements everyday.
We came home on August 21st, one day before his 5 month birthday, and were greeted by the entire neighborhood outside waving streamers, with signs in our yard, etc. It was quite the welcome home! He is on several monitors, an apnea and pulse-ox, and of course his oxygen. He sleeps well through the night. We have in-home nursing for at least the first 3 weeks, which is nice for our comfort level. He is averaging 2-4 spells a day, but he only had one yesterday and hasn't had any so far today!
He is gaining weight, and has started to try to lift his head. This morning he found his voice and it is so funny to listen to the noises he makes! We love having him home. We are slightly sleep deprived, but wouldn't trade all the sleep in the world for these moments!
Yesterday we celebrated Makayla and Gunner's birthdays with Doug's parents and grandparents. Just having them in the house was quite a bit of commotion for Max and he was rather fussy, but, with the exception of the one spell, handled it all very well. He slept most of today to make up for it.
I have one week left in my leave, then I have to go back to work. I'm going to miss being home with him, but am looking forward to getting into a regular family routine for all of us.
Being at home and watching the daily improvements with Max makes it so easy to see how blessed we are, and all the healing that God has provided for our family.
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