Friday, July 20, 2007

CELEBRATING 3 MONTHS TOGETHER....AT CANADA'S WONDERLAND!

This past Wednesday, July 18/07 marked the three month anniversary for Ava's Gotcha Day! Three months together...I can't seem to recall what it was like without her in my life...this is a good thing! We celebrated the day by going to Canada's Wonderland with Sherri(my China travel partner and Ava's Godmother) and her kids.
We had a great day, going on many rides, catching a few shows, doing some shopping and eating too much!
Here are some pics from our day. Enjoy!

























POST OP DAY 13...STILL HEALING WELL!












MORE QUILT SQUARES AND GIFTS!


QUILT SQUARE # 83

This dragon fabric was sent by my friend Karen that I work with in PACU(recovery room).
Her wish for Ava is:"Wishing you always Love to surround you,warm memories to cheer you, good fortune to walk beside you, and happiness to fill your heart. Welcome Ava."




QUILT SQUARE # 84

This nurse print fabric was sent by Joanne, a friend that I work with in PACU. Her wish page is still coming.



This beautiful card and Willow Tree Keepsake box was waiting for me in my doorway a few days ago. It is a gift from my friend Marg who I used to work with in ICU. Thank you Marg, that was very thoughtful of you.

Sunday, July 15, 2007

POST OP UPDATE ON AVA!

This past Wednesday Ava and I returned to Sick Kids Hospital to have her stitches and nasal splint removed. She had to have another general anesthetic for this procedure. It was just a half hour surgery and because I am an RN they discharged her from Recovery Room rather than having to go back to Day Surgery to be discharged. All around she was much happier this time around. They brought me into Recovery Room before she was awake so I was there when she did wake up. These Pics below are from later that afternoon once home.

Post Op Day # 7




Post Op Day # 8









Post Op Day # 9







Post Op Day # 10

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

AVA SAYS "MAMA"!!!!!!!!!!!! (MOMMIES EARLY BIRTHDAY PRESENT!)

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Monday, July 9, 2007

AVA'S RECOVERY CONTINUES TO PROGRESS!

POST OP DAY # 4

Ava continues to progress well. I'm having a hard time trying to get her to slow down. As far as she is concerned she can still do, climb, run, jump as she did without the arm splints on! All of her chairs have been moved into my room until the spints come off! This kid has no fear!
I'm starting to see that smile of hers again...although it's not quite ear to ear!











POST OP DAY # 5
Off the liquid diet and on to pureed! Even more smiles today!






WAITING MOMMIES DINNER # 3

Since Ava's surgery was booked for the 4th of July and the next waiting mommies dinner was happening on the 6th I didn't think we'd be able to attend...little did I know how well my little trouper would be recovering! So off we went and enjoyed another great evening with alot of great women!