Brodie's First Ride

Things have been going great lately.  We finally decided not to do the helmet or the g tube for his feeds.  We went back and forth so many different times and at one point we were sure that we were going to do both.  We finally decided that it would be best just to see what will happen when we get home.  Most people think that his head will get better and also that he will be able to take a bottle or eat rice cereal within the next couple of months.  For the past five days Bradie has been sick with bronchitis so we have to get him better before we bring Brodie home.  On Monday and Tuesday Brodie seemed like he was bothered by something as well.   They think that he had a little infection but were pleased that he didn't get too sick and handled it well.  Life has been crazy for us these days.  We have been trying to get Christmas finished for the boys, learn all we can about Brodie's care and always seem to be meeting with someone.  I think we are learning alot and are ready for our "rooming in" on Saturday and Sunday.  We have to stay in our own room at the hospital for 48 hours to show that we can take care of our son.  Yesterday Brodie went on his first trip.  We were able to put him in a wagon and take hime around the unit and even outside.  The sun shocked him but he seemed to really enjoy it.  I will post some pictures soon.  On Sunday we went to dinner with the Brazilian doctor that is doing research on CDH and had a great time.  He is an amazing man and he always tells us that his life's purpose is CDH.  This means so much to us because we don't want any other families to have to go through what we have been through.  I will say that even though we are more than ready to bring Brodie home it will be a sad day as well.  We have met so many wonderful people and are thankful for each doctor, nurse or family that we have met over the last 4 months.  We are also thankful for the support of each of you and hope that someday each of you can meet Brodie and see one of God's great miracles.  Yesterday Brodie's first doctor was walking by and stopped in to see him and he was speechless at how great he looked.  I know that we will never be able to thank each of you enough for what you have done for us over the last four months but please know that you were are part of this journey and we will never forget that.  Monday will be the best day of our lives and a day that we didn't think would come.  We will keep you updated on how things are going on Saturday and Sunday.  Have a great weekend!