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Home Again, Home Again, Lickity Split!

Maggie's adorable hospital gown
After surgery, sleeping soundly
Her new back
Giraffe spots from the leads
Tummy time with big sister
Maggie continues to exceed all of our expectations. After a successful surgery yesterday we were expecting at least two or three days in the hospital. She did so well with her feeding and pain management that the doctors said there was no reason to make us stay any longer. We brought her home this afternoon.

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  1. WhitneyJuly 27, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Hooray! I can't believe she is home so quickly! She looks adorable. And those stitches...poor little sweetheart. I'm glad you are all home together.

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  2. Flinders FamilyJuly 27, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    I'm so glad you're home but it would have been really fun to be roomies! Fun to run into you at your favorite date night spot.

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  3. MichelleJuly 27, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    I am in love. so precious!!! thanks for sharing! keep em coming!

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  4. Suzie BehmJuly 27, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Wonderful news for sure. Such a special little angel. Can't believe she can be so good with an incision like that. Please let me help you out. Would love to give you a break!

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  5. ChristinaJuly 27, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    Yay! I'm so glad she's home and doing so well. We will continue to pray for her.

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  6. Natalie OckeyJuly 27, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    Hooray! I am so glad she is home.

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  7. Joani E.July 28, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Wow! More miracles! She is unbelievably precious. So happy for you.

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  8. PaJuly 28, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Ouch...a big owie!. Love how tenderly Kate holds the new love of her life. Gratitude. Hope we can hold off on hospital visits for a while.

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  9. CaptainJayJuly 30, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Great, great news. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers every day. Thanks for the continued updates!

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