like riding a bike....

having returned to our regularly scheduled lives after our latest adventure, we're all still figuring out where we left off. i'm back at work, which is good in a lot of ways, and tricky in others. i suppose it's kind of like riding a bike in that if you suddenly and unexpectedly get knocked off of a bike, you're a little hesitant to jump back on and start pedaling full speed. i think it's easier for the boys- they are clearly more comfortable back in their own setting, where we try to give them some measure of control over what happens to them- something which they were not entitled to while isaiah was in the hospital and joey was shuttled around.

we had a follow-up visit with our pediatrician yesterday, and some x-rays and lab work. isaiah's chest looks good- it appears that the fluid on his lungs has continued to dissipate. his lab numbers weren't completely solid, but nothing too out of whack. we'll be seeing isaiah's cardiologist in grand rapids late this week or early next so that he can help us rein in some of the med dosages that we came home on as we work to get them back to pre-surgery levels. we'll also be meeting a neurologist at some point in the next month or so to follow the brain issues, with a goal of getting rid of the anti-seizure drug we came home with.

it seems spring is making a cameo in holland, and we're looking forward to warmer days and budding trees.