The Big Day

My Hunter came home today!

We spent the night with him at the hospital last night. That gave us a good chance to become accustomed to all of his equipment and medications first hand before bringing him home.

It was such a strange feeling walking out of the hospital thinking that we would never be back there again. It feels strange right now sitting here and not thinking that I have to call Hunter's nurse before I go to bed.

The last few days have been a mixed bag of emotions for us. Of course we were ecstatic about Hunter coming home. At the same time we were afraid, intimidated and anxious. On top of all of that we've had to say goodbye to the people who have spent the last five months caring for our little boy. A lot of the people at the hospital have become close to Hunter and became friends of ours.

It was comforting over the recent days at the hospital as everyone came by to say goodbye to Hunter. His doctors and nurses of course, but also his respiratory therapists, housekeepers and the front desk ladies. We're very thankful that even though he had to spend five months in the hospital that he was fortunate enough to be with people who really cared for him.

This is such a big change for us and for Hunter. He has already realized that he doesn't live at the hospital any more. When we got him home he was so mad at us, I think it was because he was uncomfortable being in a new place. He was sleepy and we tried to get him to nap but he just kept screaming - that's not like Hunter.

Things have calmed down and we we've been able to have some fun with him over the rest of the day. It's a lot of work having him at home, but well worth it. He's fast asleep in his new bed right now, hooked up to all of his machines. It's good to have him home.