Beginning of the end?

It's pretty much been a week since Todd came home. The advances and changes seem to have slowed down but still when I look back over the week, I can see that we are further along than we were a week ago. Todd is much more mobile, much more able to take care of himself and his needs, the days and nights are defined and his appetite is pretty normal. We've muddled our way through taking vitals and dispensing meds to the point where it now feels normal and part of the routine. 

The big thing we've managed over the week is pain control - or lack thereof. It's a been a tricky one...to drug or not to drug? Would you rather be stoned and disconnected from family but not in much discomfort, or feel more discomfort (Todd might call it pain!) but feel part of things and part of family life? Quite the choice post heart surgery as I'm sure you can imagine.

Hoping over this coming week this will become more and more of a non-issue as pain and discomfort diminishes.

It's been so nice hearing from so many people over the past few days. Please know you are welcome at our house any time. Todd's starting to get antsy so any distraction is welcome!

Not sure how many more updates there will be to the blog. Todd is more than capable of communicating for himself these days and so my role as chief communicator is coming to an end.

My role as commander-in-chief of the household remains however :)