11/8/13

Starting to get into a routine; it's good to have Alexandra, Nicole's sister, home as well.  She had been staying with friends during the ordeal.  She has posted drawings, welcome-home posters, and cards she and her classmates have made all over the house.  Unfortunately, some are decorating Nicole's room upstairs, and Nicole won't be able to get up there for a little bit.  It will be a nice "second surprise" as Nicole progresses.

Of course, nothing comes without some bumps and bruises.  Like washing her hair.  When she left for the party on 10/26, she had done it up in a bun, with lots of gel and hairspray.  One of her visitors had tried to brush it out and braid it at one point in her hospital stay. But now, trying to wash out two weeks of  "stuff" and tangles, was a bit of a chore. One which Nicole wasn't too excited to undertake.  Funny how the little things can seem so large; when considering what the last two weeks have been.

Medically, Nicole is very stable.  The incisions are doing fine, no issues there.  Nicole is managing pain well and feeling pretty good in spite of the procedures she has been through.

Being at home is different than at the hospital in many ways.  Nicole is doing well, working to be as independent as she can.  Have to develop new routines of childcare, appointments, and managing a household again.  At least we are all sleeping better now and an anonymous kind-hearted soul had cleaned up all the fallen leaves and mowed the lawn! Thank you to whoever did that!

We have started the discussion and paperwork with the school to have a home instruction assessment.  Looking forward to making progress on that in the coming week.