Woke up to this surprise on Ellis’ bed!
This was a very wonky Christmas for us and we weren’t sure if we’d make it home for Christmas. Doctors told us on the morning rounds that if Ellis could eat and drink without throwing up and be able to drink 4oz of fluid every three hours, that would give them the confidence she could do the same at home without getting sick.
Around three o’clock, Ellis felt ambivalent about the whole discharge thing. And if I mentioned it, she would tell me to stop talking about it or I’ll jinx the whole thing. We had a fun and personable nurse to chat with and with whom we developed a great rapport during our stay, so whenever she came into our room it was jolly times for all of us, trying to squeeze in some humor and joy in tough times. She even left me coffee early in the morning with a sleeve of ice, since she knows I’ve been drinking iced coffee throughout our stay. Wow, her thoughtfulness was so special this Christmas morning! Thank you, K!!
It feels amazing to be home and to plop down on the comfort of our couch! Chris fed us shrimp and meat saying we needed to regain our strength, but my chopsticks kept going for my comfort foods, mainly rice and kimchee. Now, our tummies are full and kids have opened their presents and are full of cheer. Feeling grateful and blessed!
God, thank you for this Christmas miracle and for the wonderful care we received at the hospital from attentive doctors and nurses. Even though we’re not too clear about how to prevent or abort future cyclic vomiting episodes when it starts, I have more tools in my box of know-hows, like new medications and acting quickly when before or right after it’s triggered. I have to trust my gut feelings when I feel something is not right with her and boldly take a step back from everything to attend to it.
For this coming week, we don’t have any special plans except for recovering from the craziness of hospital life and getting my eyes checked and Ellis’ follow-up appointment at the pediatrician’s office. Elliot will be going on his first away trip with his church youth group this week! New adventures for him before the year ends. As for me, I just want slowness, lots of naps, and time to be bored this following week.
Thank you everyone!! I hope you had a merry Christmas and a happy day!!
I am so grateful for all of you and you have blessed and uplifted me so much with your comments and prayers.
21 responses to “We finally got discharged at 5:30 p.m. on Christmas day. Time for Christmas at home”
So glad to hear you were all able to spend Christmas at home! All the best to you and your family.
Thank you! Kids got to open their presents in the evening and we were able to make some Christmas memories…an unusual one but still great nonetheless.
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas in New Zealand!
Thank heavens you’re home! God bless 🤗🩷
Thank you, Jo! So thrilled to be home. I’m not doing anything special, but just the comforts of home is wonderful.
God bless you too! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. 🙂
What a wonderful Christmas present!!!
Hooray! and tell Elliott I’m excited for him. I still remember my first field trip — we went to the state capitol in Des Moines — and it was such fun!
You’re right…we were hooraying for joy when we got the discharge news!!
I will tell Elliot. He’s excited and a bit nervous too to try something new. But thankfully, Chris is going with him to chaperone. That should help with the anxiety. We want him to have a positive first experience! State capitol trips are so fun too. I went to Sacramento in 8th grade and had a blast.
Thank you for your encouragement and hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
🤗🥰❤️🙏🙌🏼🌲❤️ So glad to hear you are home
Thank you! There’s no place like home, and you appreciate it much more after being in the hospital. Ellis is all smiles! Hope you had a merry Christmas. 🙂
Wonderful news that Ellis was discharged on Christmas! 🎄
I wish you all a relaxing week!
Thank you, friend! It feels good to be back home and yes, we are ready to have a relaxing week.
Hope you and your family had a great Christmas! 🙂
Good news for everyone
Thank you, TD! It was a crazy time to be in the hospital again. It was good news, and so timely too. 🙂 Hope you had a Merry Christmas. Hugs!
I am glad you have a fairly quiet week ahead to catch your breath and also to finally celebrate Chris’ birthday too.
Beautiful Christmas present! I am So….so happy Wonderful news that Ellis was discharged on Christmas! 🎄🧑🎄🥳!
I am glad to hear you were all able to spend Christmas at home! All the best to you and your family, Eshter 🧑🎄🥳😘!
Good for Little E.
Best wishes.
Happy holidays 🥳⛄
Thank you, Devang!! Happy new year!!
Happy new year
excellent
Thank you!!
Alleluia! So thankful that you made it home for Christmas. What a blessing. 😊