happiest homecoming of all...day +25

Camryn is home...happy homecoming baby girl. To say that we have savored the sound of her voice and the life she brings to our home is an understatement. Right now her and Wyatt are enjoying a picnic of goldfishes and juice boxes and absolutely enjoying each other's company. I honestly think they just want to stay up all night in hopes that this is not a dream...that Camryn is home and home for good.

Today started with me heading down super early to start packing up Camryn's room, it's amazing what we had amassed. So, Wyatt went to Grandma Mikels and I headed out...got to UCLA and got the report that yes in fact today is the day! Dr.M and Dr.W came by and chatted with Jason about what was to come...how Cam's counts looked today and just info. I got to UCLA and I'll admit I wasn't too sure Cam was okay...she looked so sad. I think she was a little worried that maybe she would not go home...don't think she could truly be excited until she was actually walking out the door. We got started on taking her meds and I am pleased to report Camryn is doing MUCH better. She is keeping her meds down and fighting them much less, so thankful! As we waited for discharge papers and prescriptions we packed up stuff and just got things ready. My parents came down to give us an extra car as it took two cars to get Camryn home after her first transplant...so no doubt two cars were needed this time. As my parents hung out with Camryn we made trips to the car...felt surreal to be taking Cam's things to the car. Kept thinking to myself, this is really happening.

We continued to wait and wait for all the paper work...there was some confusion about Camryn's Lovenox shots and home health care, but thankful at 3:00 it was all settled and we had the okay to go home. I signed the papers and we were on our way! Camryn said good-bye to her nurses...she is really going to miss them. She commented today, "Mom, what am I going to do without my nurses? I will miss them." And she will...for 5 weeks they were her friends, making her smile, laugh, enjoy life. I assured her we'd come to visit...can't spend 5 weeks with a team of people and not feel connected. Thankful for the care Camryn received, it was the best.

As we walked out...Camryn got a perk in her step...this was happening, she was going home!

We got to the car and she just smiled and smiled...couldn't get enough of the fact that she was going home. On the way home she fell asleep...and about 1 minute before we were home I woke her up and when we pulled in the driveway she was out of the car so fast...HOME!

Our dear friend Kelly brought some balloons over to celebrate, thanks Kel. Camryn loved them and can't wait to see you!

Grandma Mikels and Papa & Grandma Wilson were here to welcome Camryn home...they all had the biggest smiles, just so excited to see their girl home. And of course Wyatt was waiting...

He was SO excited, in fact tonight he hasn't let her out of his sight...following her from room to room. Playing whatever he can with her...being her best friend. Oh they have had a blast tonight. Camryn's room is thrashed...as it should be. Wyatt is about ready to crash, but is going strong because he's with Camryn.

Jason and I are loving the relaxation of home...just being here brings such relief and comfort. Hopeful for a very restful days...just to catch up.

Here are a few pictures...hope you enjoy.





































Today is Day +25...would you believe we came home from Camryn's first transplant at Day +28. Amazing! Camryn is a fighter, the spunk to keep going and to fight whatever comes her way.

Camryn Lee...

You are our hero and we love you so!

Love,
Daddy, Mommy and Wyatt