Griffin had his first swimming experience yesterday! He still can't get his incision wet so it was from the waist down swimming only! He sat on the step and kicked his feet for 10 minutes. He also like watching the big kids play. After about 30 minutes he was give out! He had a fun time and we are excited to take him on the 4th of July!!
Today was Griffin's check up at ACH. He got a clean bill of health. The Dr said his x-rays were clear and that he sounded good. He also doesn't have to take any medicine any more which is good because it apparently tasted really bad. So our new orders are take it easy for at least another week. He can start swimming next weekend, and we return for a check up in 3 months to the Lowell clinic.
While we were in Little Rock I managed to talk Trey into going to Babies-r-Us. To make a long story short, we left with a new car seat, baby food and formula. I think I even managed to get some swim diapers on sale! We made a pretty good haul, and Griffin looks really comfortable in his new car seat. It's already installed you ask? Why yes!! Trey thought it was vital that he install it before we left ACH so Griffin could try it out on the way home. So I think that Trey likes babies r us!
Griffin had his first post-op doctors visit. Everything went really well. His incision has healed up nicely, and he has two scabs from his chest tubes. Today when they weighed him he had gained 1 pound since we left the hospital. His pediatrician was really pleased with how well he is doing. Trey and I leave on Thursday to go back to Little Rock. G has an appointment with Dr. K'Necht on Friday. Hopefully we will be able to start going to the regional clinic in Lowell after this visit.
Well we have been working on getting back on our schedule. Griffin is sleeping better now. He gets a little sore at night. We have to be careful not to pick him up under his arms too much. He is rolling over again, but hasn't started his crawling yet. Yesterday he pushed up on all fours a few times, but never took off. We have been trying to get him to rest a few times during the day. All in all things are going well.
We are home and settled back in! Griffin's next appointment is June 21st with his pediatrician and on the 24th we have to take him back to the cardiologist.
Griffin's doctor just came in to let us know that his echo and X-ray looked great. They are beginning the discharge process. Tonight we are going to stay in Little Rock so everyone can get a good nights rest and tomorrow we will start home!!
