Tuesday, August 11, 2009

See You Later Alligator!



That's right....we're going home TODAY!! Bennett is our little hero. He has now officially joined the countless other little babies that have endured open heart surgery and is truly a different baby. I have never seen him smile and coo and eat as much as he has today! I think he knows he's going home not to mention he has a repaired heart! He had a good night last night, his lungs are clearing up and his O2 sats have been much better. They did a final echo and there is mild leaking of a valve on his left side which is considered normal after this type of surgery. All in all they are pleased and feel he is fine to go home!

Mike and I have been very pleased with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. I would highly recommend it to anyone, heaven forbid they had to bring their child here. The staff is wonderful, the doctors are top notch and the hospital itself is just really nice. We are very thankful for all of Bennett's doctors and nurses here at CHOP for taking such good care of him!!

But as much as we loved CHOP, we truly hope that we won't see them later!!;) Once again, thank you soooo much for all of your prayers!! Now we are heading home and looking forward to seeing our girls!!!

28 comments:

  1. Yay!!!! Welcome home Baby B!!!!! :D We knew God would hear our prayers and guide you through this! We love your smiles and are so happy to hear you are going home safely to cuddle with your beautiful family! xo

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  2. Now, that's an update that I have been anxiously waiting to see!!! WOO HOO!!!

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  3. Hey! We are so happy for ya'll! Glad Bennett is doing so well and he looks GREAT! I love his little smile - it is adorable :) Talk to you soon! Liz

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  4. Those pictures of Bennett brought tears to my eyes. He looks soo good! Way to go Bennett! I am so happy for your family. Congratulations. I can only hope Caydence's surgery goes just as well.

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  5. Hoooray!!! That is such wonderful news! Enjoy being home with your family!

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  6. Yay!! I'm so glad! Those pics are precious!!! Benjamin did really well once we were home. I only had to give him his pain meds once!

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  7. Not for a while, Crocodile!

    Enjoy being home. :-)

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  8. Yeah Bennett, what a strong little boy! The onesie is so fitting for a trip home.

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  9. Yay!!! I'm so glad Bennett is doing so great and that you are going home!!

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  10. I have been following Bennett's story and I am so glad to hear he is well enough to go home. He is such a cutie!

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  11. GO BENNETT!! Such good news, what a strong (not to mention super cute) little boy!

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  12. HOORAY!!!! HOORAY!!! THREE CHEERS FOR BENNETT!!!

    Glad you are all going home. The girls will be soooooo glad to have you all home!!!

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  13. That's great! Bennett looks so well! You can just tell that little guy is tickled to be going home and have his family reunited.

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  14. Woohoo - less than a week in the hospital!!! These kids are truly amazing. Best post ever!

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  15. Congrats Bennett! Have an amazing evening with your great parents and special sisters!

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  16. WHOOOO HOOOOOO! I have to say I think Bennett did this in record time...he is such a trooper!!! And.....just the cutest little guy! I could just eat him up!! :)

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  17. God is good! Enjoy your happy little soul! =)

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  18. I'm so happy that you are all home! Yay Bennett...you are a strong little boy! God's blessings!

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  19. Way to go, Bennett!!!! Too cute in that outfit with that gorgeous smile!!!

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  20. Way to go Bennett. You are such a brave and strong little guy and I know that God had his loving arm wrapped around you the entire time (not to mention around your Mom and Dad too) GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME

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  21. yeah!!! what wonderful news! hugs to you all, enjoy the weekend with all your family together!

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  22. YEAH!!! So glad things went well and that Bennett is feeling so much better. He is soo dang cute. I just loved looking at the pictures you posted of him.

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  23. YEAH!!! Glad Bennett got to go home!

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  24. Woo Hoo Bennett! I am beyond thrilled for you guys! It makes my day to hear such great news : )

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  25. Awesome news. What a beautiful photo of him smiling. Congrats to you all.

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  26. I am so encouraged by your story. My son Cameron was born in March with Down Syndrome and next week on the 19th he is having heart surgery to repair his AV Canal and PDA. I hope his surgery goes as well as Bennett's did.

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  27. Your blog is so tender and touching. Thanks for sharing your story - one of hope and faith in God that all will work out! Your story will reach so many and inspire other to have faith and hope in the future.

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