So here we are....

We are thrilled to share that Thomas has been home since last Wednesday. Our little guy is settled into his new routine here quite nicely....he's found that he has a whole host of people to cuddle with and is taking full advantage. We've been having a blast playing with all of Thomas's new toys and gear, and we're working our way through all of our big animal-wrap towels during bath-time. And in true new-baby fashion all of us at home are now nocturnal. :)

Thomas had his first checkup with his pediatrician last week and it went well. Once we can establish that Thomas is gaining weight nicely at home (our next appointment is next Friday), our main priority will be to wean him off his oxygen. In the coming weeks Thomas has follow-ups with his pulmonologist, eye doctor, cardiologist and neurologist and will begin programs run by both the state and by the hospital monitoring his development. But, instead of taking you step by step through all of that with us, we've decided that this entry will be the end of the TJC blog. It's time focus on Thomas as our child, and less as a medical marvel. We thank you all for your prayers, strength and love over the past months. And while we wish we could say we were inviting everyone over for a huge party, a main priority is to keep Thomas healthy and away from any unnecessary germs. Our little family is going to be on a bit of a lock down for the remainder of the year, stretching through next winter. But maybe we'll be able to have a celebration of the one year anniversary of Thomas's homecoming next August!!!

Below we've shared a final few pictures - from Thomas's first trip in his car seat, to settling into all sorts of comfy positions at home. We remain, as always, extraordinarily proud of our little man.

Thank you for taking some time out of your busy lives over the past few months to share time and thoughts with our new family.

- Michelle, Bart and Thomas.