It's amazing that it has already been a year since her birth.
On Wednesday, May 13th, Claire celebrated her 1 year birthday. The nurses supplied her many presents and balloons; she rode in a wagon with these down to the cafeteria and playground for the first time in her life. Later that day, she was discharged from the hospital with a scheduled appointment at 8 am the next day for hemodialysis. From now until the next step, she will have dialysis every morning (Monday - Saturday) at 8 am at the Nephrology Clinic.
It's been busy since Claire was discharged. Claire has been adjusting to a new schedule on hemodialysis. She also has a multitude of new medicines and routines that both she and parents must learn. In addition to all of this, on Saturday, May 16th, the family invited over friends to celebrate Claire's 1st birthday.
It's been a long trip, but a fun one. It makes this momma proud that this family has reached a year; that we have all grown so much. Needless to say, we're all curious as to what this next year holds for the tiny Hughes family.
Pictures:
May 3, 2015
Still in the hospital . . .
May 7, 2015
May 8, 2015
May 9, 2015
May 12, 2015
On the eve of her birth. . .
May 13, 2015
It's a miracle! She's 1 year old!
May 14, 2015
Celebrating Gran's birthday at Logan's
May 16, 2015
Celebrating her birth at home
Instead of cake (due to diet issues, etc.), Claire had an applesauce "cake." She loved it. It was her first time to really play with food and to discover how to eat it herself.
The family would like to thank everyone that has supported them throughout this first year and for those who have prayed for this darling little child.
The love and concern are much appreciated.
Thank you.
