Sleepless in Seattle...I mean Bakersfield

Life is great, we are truly enjoying being at home. And it is very different being around Mia 24 hours a day. She has adjusted very well to being at home. She's eating like a trooper...I wanted to make sure she gets everything she needs during the day, so I've started a food/medicine journal and so far she's been eating far more at home than in the hospital...I guess food at home just tastes better. ;) At the hospital she was taking in about 420 cc's a day and yesterday she was close to 480 cc's. That is encouraging because we definitely want her to gain weight while she is at home. We also have a nurse set up to come visit us a couple times a week to look at her and make sure she is doing ok. She is someone we can call 24 hours a day for advice. That gives us a bit of peace not knowing how the first couple of weeks will go.

The cats have also had to adjust to Mia. Logan is totally disinterested, but Cindy is a bit scared of Mia. When she cries, she runs away and the other night Brad brought Mia into the living room and put her on the floor and Cindy saw her, crouched very close to the floor and slinked away. She's not really sure what to make of this little being.

The doctors advised us not to take her out into large groups of people areas, especially during flu season, so we'll be at home for awhile. But, we don't mind if people want to come and visit, as long as you aren't sick. We'll make you wash your hands real good, just like being at the hospital. :) Of course, don't be offended if we ask you to come a different night because we are too tired, we're just getting adjusted to this home thing.

Thank you all for praying, this is the best Christmas present for us, we're so happy to be home. We know the journey isn't over yet, but we look back and see how much God has accomplished so far, we are blessed. We look forward to what God will do for Mia in the future.