We have officially been discharged from the hospital and are hanging out at our hotel suite. While it's very exciting, it's also a tad nerve-wracking because Ellie is still quite sore and immobile. She did pretty good in the car, sitting in her car seat, so we're optimistic about the big flight home on Monday.
Ellie DID have a bit of a "moment" when we got back to the hotel suite. I think she was under the impression that by going back to the "Vancouver House", her body would also return to the way it was before the surgery. She wanted to sit up on the floor and play with her toys as she'd done before. We let her lie down on the bed, but when she tried to sit up, she realized that not only did it hurt, she wasn't able to do it. Bless her heart. Her body is working so differently now, and I think she's sometimes overwhelmed and obviously frustrated. Pray that she will continue to be a trooper and that Richard and I figure out creative ways to keep her happy while she's completely immobile.
Great news! I'm sure Ellie will continue to be the little trooper she always is and that you and Richard will know exactly how best to help her, as you always do.
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