Getting Back to Normal

Well, it's been a little over a week since Sutton's surgery.  His pain seems to be under control and he's not needing as much ibuprofen.  We are seeing his happy side a lot, but his cranky side has been coming out in full force as well!

The last time we spent the night in the hospital, it took a day or so for him to get back on schedule.  This time though, we are definitely a long way away from our routine.  It's no surprise it's been a rough transition home.  There was zero routine in the hospital as he went a couple of days without eating.  He was also awakened several times throughout the night to have his temperature taken, get medicine, and have his diaper changed.  So for the past week, it's be an accomplishment to get him to sleep before 9 (he had been going to bed at 7:30).  He is also waking up around 2 and 4 whereas he had been sleeping all the way until 5 without waking up.  In the past 5 days, he has probably taken a total of 1 1/2 hours of naps during the day.  Needless to say, he's spent a good deal of time crying when he should be napping.  It's been a long week:).  Thankfully Andrew's mom was here to help!

Lawson made an easy transition home- one out of two isn't bad:).  That little guy is learning to sleep through some pretty intense screaming!

Here are the boys in one of Sutton's happy moments:

It's hard to believe summer break is almost over.  I've absolutely loved getting to spend so much time with the boys.  I was hoping I would feel more "ready" to go back to work, but I'm just not there yet.  I hope as soon as I get back into the swing of things, it will get easier.

We've got one more follow-up post-op appointment in KC at the end of the month and we are hopeful to put Sutton's health issues behind us.  Thanks for the support!