Monday, November 14th, I was released from the hospital. My FEV1 was sitting stable at 48% and I was grateful to see those results after my body had been turned upside down for months. I got the go-ahead from the doctors to leave and finish the rest of the intravenous antibiotics at home. Hunter rescued me from the hospital; he picked me up and I was relieved to be going home. As I looked into his warm, loving eyes, his hand in mine was all I needed during the 3-hour car ride home.
My last day of intravenous antibiotics was November 18th. I pulled the 20-gauge X 3/4 inch needle out of my port and I was a free woman, at last! Typically, I would use a 20 gauge X 1 inch port needle, but the hospital had recently used a shorter needle on me, and it worked perfectly. I will have to access my port every 30 days when not being used, in order to maintain and keep the port functional. I'm going to have to take a needle and push it into my chest, and I'm hoping for a smooth experience. It's amazing what a person can endure when the future is in full focus.
I have learned that life moves in a circle. There are moments of greatness and moments that make you feel rough around the edges. The highs and lows have taught me so much about life, and I've learned to really appreciate every second. I was thankful to have an amazing Thanksgiving with my mom, Hunter and his family. I was basking in the day, thankful for those little moments of greatness.
My honey and I on Thanksgiving Day
Delicious! I made a spaghetti squash and zucchini creation on the bottom right!
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