Well over the last 2 days things have moved remarkably fast. Yesterday Benjamin had a repeat x-ray and things looked so much better. He had a poop on his own yesterday afternoon so that was very reassuring. He pulled out his NG tube on his own, in classic Benjamin style. We were thankful that the doctor just said to leave it out. This morning we started feeding him again. He ate well and continued to eat well through the day today. So..the doctor gave us the ok to head home. I am so thankful that things turned around so quickly. We had a few scarey moments, but everything seems to be headed in the right direction. We thought about staying one more night, but the thought of snuggling Benjamin at home in my bed was just to good. We're prayer that he just continues to heal..that his incision doesn't get infected and that we can finally close this chapter in our lives.

Before surgery.

After surgery...right away he was fighting to extubate so they tied his hands down.

Snuggling with mom in the PCCU

Trying to get some sleep in the really bright room

Finally feeling well enough to play

Watching some t.v.