“Treat Him as Normal as You Can”

Yesterday Rowan and I went to the Cardiologist while my mom took Evelyn out to see baby chicks, turkeys, and ducks at Atwoods.  The cardiologist visit went well.  Rowan’s heart looked good as did his EKG.  They decided to leave his meds as they are and we will see them again in two weeks.  My big question was “can I take him places now?” Happily, I can report that Dr. Kimberling’s words were “Oh yeah.  I’d treat him as normal as you can.  Just don’t take him around anyone you know is sick.”

Yes sir.

Today, Doc’s parents came by to spend a little bit of time with Rowan and Evelyn.

Rowan was pretty sleepy today.  He’s been almost constantly weaning his sedation medications and that makes him pretty restless, so now that he’s feeling a bit better, he can finally sleep.

 

 

My neighbor, Travis, ended up with something special in his garage that he gave me for Evelyn today, so while Rowan slept and Doc’s parents left to eat at Applebee’s (my father-in-law’s favorite) Travis carried the pieces to our backyard.

My mom game over with a rubber mallet (because OF COURSE they own one) and helped assemble.

 

With Rowan sleeping so much, Evelyn and I got to sit outside and play with A.C.E. for a while.

 

Then Doc’s parents went with us to the park!  Our first “normal” outing with Rowan.  A busy day for our little family.

 

 

 

 

 

Today was Doc’s last day of work in the ICU and he’ll be working fewer hours next month.  I’m excited to be able to go do things with the four of us. 

Thank you to all the ladies at JWI who brought meals for us this week.  You ladies make some fancy salads and some amazing food.  We’ve been eating well and healthily!  It’s also wonderful to see your faces.