The first week home after Ryan's surgery...

Edible Arrangement From Ryan's Co-Workers at VAF

On Tuesday, I went into work a little late to try and make sure Ryan was comfortable before I had to leave him. Work did let me leave early that day, so Tuesday, I did come home and helped care for him the rest of the day. He was still in pain the rest of the week. To this day it still hurts him a bit to sneeze, cough and laugh. Since the incision is in his lower abdomen, that affects a lot of his muscles. He is doing much better at getting up and down. Wednesday, the 1st I did work a full day and then Thursday we did get to get out early for the holiday weekend. So all in all I didn't have to leave him for too long.

Ryan's Incision with the 5 staples still in

Thursday night was the first time Ryan actually got out of the house. We went to BabiesRus to pick up our dresser, yes, Ryan only came along for the ride as I think he was getting frustrated about being coupted up. That trip did ware him out as he was tired after that. Thank you to his friends Derik and Andy who picked the dresser up and brought it up to Matthew's room and took it out of the box and placed it where we wanted it in his room. They were a huge help and I know Ryan felt bad and helpless . But we would rather Ryan stay low and be safe so he can recover fully before Matthew arrives.

Abby Looking after Ryan while I am at work.

After the dresser Thursday we just stayed in and Ryan relaxed, while I worked some more on Matthews room most of the weekend and did some laudry. Friday on our day off we slept in, ran some errands and got a few needed things for Matthew plus of course made a Sam's trip. We saw a couple of friends and then came home to cook dinner. Saturday we slept in again; trying to enjoy that as much as possible. We did a few things around the house and then went to Walnut Creek Park to try their beach area off the lake. It is a county park which was very nice. We were impressed and would go back again. Then we headed home showered up and went to a cookout with friends. The food was great, so we ended up having a nice 4th of July. We came home early to Abby and Abby didnt seem to mind the noise of the fireworks which was great. I finished folding all of Matthew's clothes and putting them in their right spot. Each day this week we keep getting a couple more things in for Matthew. We are a month away now and we are so looking forward to his arrival. Sunday the 5th was pretty gloomy so we stayed in, relaxed, napped and did a couple other things, like finishing our thank yous from last weekend.

Now, this finally brings us to today. We are now back in our work routine again. Ryan still has to take it easy so no working out for a while, but it has been nice to have him home and by my side. I enjoyed every moment (even though he was somewhat disabled) with him! I love the time we spend together even when we run errands. He really is such a good hubby and I cannot imagine a better one!