Happy Birthday to Daddy!

Rylynn and I helped celebrate Gilly's birthday in a big way on Wednesday. We were discharged from the hospital!! We could not believe that the surgeon and cardiologists gave us the clear to head home. Well, kinda home... we are staying in Dallas until next weekend here at the apartment so that we can be close in case of any medical emergencies. We also had a follow-up appointment today, one on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday of next week. I guess we will need to be used to all the doctors visits. When we do get back to Austin we will meet with our cardiologist and pediatrician there as well.
Miss Rylynn has been the talk of Children's Medical Center. I know that all parents truly believe that their kids are amazing, but I'm telling you, Rylynn is really something. No one can believe that we have come so far in such a short time. The doctors had told us that when patients with her condition do very well with surgery and have few complications, they will be in the hospital for 3-4 weeks after the procedure. We fast-tracked and were discharged 8 days later!! This also makes for two very nervous parents and puts a lot of worry and responsibility in our hands, but we think she can get stronger and healthier with our love and care here, rather than in the hands of the nurses. We have great trust in our doctors and they had no reason to keep us with her doing so well.
We survived our first trip to the doctor's office this morning. We arrived on time (at 8am), but I made a "first-mom" mistake by not packing any milk because I thought we'd be home within 3 hours. Well, the appointment lasted longer than expected and we had to call Aunt Tammy to drop some by the hospital. It all worked out, but I will remember to always pack that diaper bag as if we'll be gone for a day!
I am going through my camera now and will post lots of pics of Rylynn. Thanks for all the great comments, emails and well wishes they have truly, truly meant so much to our new family. Gilly and I intend to share them all with Rylynn one day.
With love . . .