Annabelle Home

After Annabelle came off the ventilator, she was doing great. We knew we were getting close to getting her home. We weren't sure when, but just knew in our hearts we were on our way out of room 459. Everyday our favorite nurses would pop their heads in and ask "when are you going home"?

Finally we were asked if we wanted to learn how to give her meds and how to put in her feeding tube. Aaron and I were so happy. We both did a great job with her feeding tube and learing about all her medications. We were then asked to take a CPR class. I can't even tell you how good it felt to finally be moving forward. The day was coming, it was really happening.

After all of our trainings we had Annabelle home March 10th, 2010. Three months after she was born. It was the happiest moment of our life. We got lots and lots of hugs from all her nurses and the cardiology staff. They were really going to miss her but were happy to see her go.

Annabelle slept the whole way home. It was like she knew she was going to a safe and happy place. Right before we got home I just started crying. She was in our car, she was going to be able to be a real baby. I can't even tell you how that feels.

She is on oxygen and a feeding tube, but it isn't that bad. Traveling to her Dr's visits is a little tricky, but it's so worth it. She dosn't take a bottle very well so we take her to therapy twice a week. She is getting stronger everyday.

Aaron and I love that little girl so much. She is so brave and so very strong. She still has two surgeries to go, but untill then we're just going to love her and spoil as much as we can.