Saturday was finally the day we had prayed about (and many of you had prayed about) for a long time: we were going to be able to bring Lucas home. Unfortunately, the day did not go as planned! Lucas was good; in fact, better than good. The little guy was waiting at the NICU with his bags packed ready to roll.
Due to some complications from Kristen's surgery, she was readmitted to the hospital and had to have another surgery. There was a blood clot that developed from the initial surgery, and it needed to be removed. This was (and is) no fun for Kristen, and has caused a big set back.
Thankfully, though, Lucas was good to go. He spent the night with us in Kristen's hospital room and did great. Speaking of Kristen's hospital room, we were actually able to stay in the old section where Kristen "lived" for so long, and where she was taken care of very well by the great nursing staff there.
We thought we would have to stay through today (Monday) but were actually pleasantly surprised with the news that we would be able to leave yesterday, and Kristen would be able to see all three kiddos for Mother's Day! It was a great treat. We were both exhausted by the time we got home, but seeing all three kids was worth it. And I would not be right if I didn't note the GREAT work and help of our friends Lori, Tamara, and Angie, and my mom. They stayed up with Jack and Chloe while we were gone, and even helped to take care of them last night when we returned. Thanks again.
Please continue to pray for Kristen, as this healing process continues to take longer and longer turns. Hopefully we will be able to get something in the next couple of days (a wound vac) that may significantly speed up the healing and let Kristen get back to doing what she wants to do: take full time care of these babies!
Here are a few pics from Lucas coming home, and all three kids. Pretty cool. I still look at all three in our house and can't believe there are three of them. Very crazy!
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