Saturday, 24 October 2009 - Day +75 - HOME DAY

After 13 weeks in Sydney, 67 of those days in hospital, it is time to go home. Dr Sue surprised us last Monday by telling us that Drew was doing so well there was no reason for him to stay and we could go home at the end of the week. We have kept it a surprise from everyone and now the day is here. Before the transplant and you're given all the statistics of complications and survival just from the actual transplant you never know if you will bring your child home - so today was an emotional day. As exciting as it was to come home it was also sad to say goodbye to all Drew's carers and the other families we have met along the way. It was amazing how much stuff we had accumulated and we only just fitted it all in the car, with Drew in the front seat, which was an added bonus. Quincy was very excited to see us, as were the boys when they came home from the school fete. Drew will go to see Dr Frank on Monday, and he will have bragging rights since the Jets beat the Mariners on Friday night. We told Lawrie he had to answer for that!