We are settling into our new digs at the RMH. Owen's first morning was great. He woke up, climbed out of bed and said "I feel so good without my oxygen and I can breath the air." Then he walked to the elevator and down to brunch. He is definitely feeling better than his body can keep up with since he's still healing post op. Nights are the hardest because Owen has night sweats, night scares and he just likes to be really close to his mama. This too shall pass and I am enjoying the attention from my boy.
There is an entire wing with 8 transplant suites made available to heart transplant patients. So we still enter the RMH at the same location and have full access to the kitchen and laundry rooms. This is our little apartment inside the RMH. Nevermind the lack of organization.. we've been here barely 24 hours.
This is our kitchen. I made spaghetti, meatballs and garlic bread tonight and we all survived. Then we had to take Daddy and Kam to the airport and send them home... so sad. Still so grateful that they were here for us this week and they will be back in a month!
This is our pantry/closet/storage.
It's a catch all right now, so it's a mess.
This is the adorable Mr Owen in our family room watching Ironman. It's an Ironman marathon followed by XMen.. it's going to be a fun night!
This is our bedroom. I'm still washing sheets and remaking beds. I will also take that beautiful photo down tomorrow and get Owen's superhero wall put back up for him.
This is Owen's little TV corner with his Netflix and Wii. He loves to lay in bed a right now since he's still recovering and just play Wii.
The tour wouldn't be complete without showing you our bathroom. I have no idea what to do with lack of storage, so I bought a big Tupperware storage container to put our stuff in.
That's it. This will be our home away from home for, at least, the next 3 months. We are missing our two favorite people and it's only been a couple hours since we dropped them at the airport. They have a busy week at dance, work, and getting ready for back to school.
Owen and I have a down day tomorrow.. a picnic in the grass sounds wonderful.
6 comments:
I know it isn't home and you miss your family; however, I am thankful the apartment is better than just a bedroom. Thank you for sharing so much of your life with us. My praters continue!!! Owen and Mom having a picnic...sounds FABULOUS!!!
Should say my PRAYERS continue!! (sorry)
Looks like you at least have a decent amount of room! Glad he is feeling well. For the bathroom storage, how about one of those rolling carts? With back to school shopping starting, you can probably find one on sale for under $25. That is what I had in an apartment with no storage.
Can you explain the purpose of the RMH transplant apartments vs the regular rooms? Just very curious. Is it because the child is no longer inpatient and you have an expected multi-month stay? Whatever the reason, I'm very very impressed. And I'm still blown away that just over a week after transplant, Owen is out of the hospital. Thank you, Jesus!!!!!!!!!
Wow, that's a nice apartment at the RMH Andrea. So nice that you guys gets to stay in that vs the regular bedroom rooms. Especially since your stay will be a long one while Owen recovers. Hope you have a wonderful day today and get to enjoy some special time with your little man. {{HUG}}
Wow! I'm so glad Owen is recovering smoothly!!! He is one amazing super hero!!! All these pictures bring back so many memories :)
Hugs and prayers continues,
Mason's Mommy
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