Day by Day...3/15/09

I apologize for not updating the fast few days. There hadn't been much to update about since this is pretty much 'recovery time'. Kaiden has sort of been out of it since he had the surgery because of the pain meds they have him on, but i'd rather him out of it, then in pain. Yesterday morning they were able to take the breathing tube out, so he's been breathing on his own since then & doing well. Today they were able to take out a few things that were put in him after the surgery. One was a drainage tube to drain the extra fluid, and also a wire which was attached to his heart that was there in case they needed to 'pase' his heart if something had went wrong. He seems to be doing great with those things taken out today. He's on the feeding tube and his feeds are being increased very gradually. Hopefully he'll be able to bottle feed soon! We havent taken pictures the past few days because he's been needing his rest, and the flash from the camera disturbs him. But as soon as he starts waking up again we will definately take more. Anthony & I were finally treated to out first home cooked meal tonight, since i was admitted into the hospital the night Kaiden was born. Thank you Mom, dinner was delicious!! :) I have been feeling much better!! I went through a tough few nights where i would feel extremely nauseous and end up getting sick, and was hardly eating. Im happy to be feeling better and have my appetite & energy back again! Alrighty, well i think its time for some 'anthony & nikki time' aka relax & watch tv time! :) And everyone at TLK, I'LL SEE YOU TOMORROW..I MISS YOU ALL!!

Love, Nikki Anthony & Kaiden