Wednesday Afternoon, August 17, 2005 at 05:39 PM EDT

Hello. We are at the library up the street, until I get the laptop up & running at home. Sam is in the kids' area w/Daddy.

The transition home was as smooth as it could be; we had loads & loads of stuff to bring in. Daddy, being mechanically inclined, had the feeding machine set up quickly. Mommy was just reclined. Just kidding; he let me mix up her formula.

Our first nursing visit went well; she was very nice.
She had an hour's drive out to the "boonies," and was greeted, after dark, by our 130-lb. rottie. (Rob was on his way to our neighbor's w/the dogs, to ensure a peaceful arrival for the nurse, but there's always "the one who got away"!) She was a brave woman, withstanding both that and our house-under-construction. She was w/us until nearly eleven, and we finally got a cranky Sam down to sleep, as she was up late.

It took a while to sort out her various and sundry meds (which are still making her vomit), but we feel like we have it all somewhat under control now. She slept well, and had a nice first day at home the next day, w/stroller rides, time in the swing w/Mom, and a heartwarming reunion w/her Cozy Coupe. Mom drove her down to the lake to look around, and later on she cruised our porch in her coupe w/Daddy, waving hi to the dogs along the way. She's had a few drinks, but no food yet -- another goal to work on.

Last night she met a new nurse, who only lives 10 minutes from us. Sam was very cute for her, all smiles, and had another good night.

Today she enjoyed a trip to Kroger's, where the pharmacist helped us make even more sense of things.

Words can't express how wonderful it is to have her home, and when we're on the road, to see her back in her car seat. (That empty car seat these past few months was so hard to take.)

Tomorrow morning we see her ped, and see the kidney doc on Friday.

We'll continue to have @4 nursing visits per week.
Let's hope the rest of the week goes well, and Sam gets a stamp of approval from the docs!

Thanks,
Jessica

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WOW! ~ Road Trips!!

Kroger's and now the Library ...

Quite the Lil Girl About Town!!

WELCOME HOME, Sammy!!