HOME at LAST!

Just a quick update for everyone. I have had a very rocky road over the past 6-7 weeks as I have received new treatments and medications in the hospital.  Some made symptoms worse, while ONE made all the difference.  About 2 weeks ago my doctor prescribed a steriod for me to try.  Although this medication has not made all of my symptoms fade, it has made it possible for me to stomach food and water again.  After 3 months of not being able to keep anything down it was a wonderful experience to taste food and have it stay down.  I still have a constant feeling of nausea but I guess I can deal with that in comparison to what I have experienced so far in this pregnancy.

Yesterday I was able to have my PICC line removed which was a very big step.  I am no longer being fed through a tube, given IV medications or hooked up to a constant line of saline. I am tolerating all my medications orally and with that means I am able to be at HOME! I was released from the hospital yesterday and am so HAPPY to be in my own home. It will be somewhat difficult getting back into some kind of routine but, I am hoping over the long weekend I will be able to start getting used to being back in my own space with Brad here before I have to do it on my own during upcoming days. I have spent 3 months being very dependent on doctors, nurses and other hospital staff and so I am very nervous to start living more independentantly here at home. But with the continued support of friends and family I know that this is going to be possible.

I want to take a second to thank EVERYONE who has been a support and help throughout this trial so far.  Visits, cards, flowers, etc. were all very appreciated. Brad and I would not have been able to endure as we have without all of the constant love and support of our friends and family. THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!