Today's a Happy Day - Chods is Coming Home!

The U called at 10:30 with wonderful news. Cody's stem cell injection went well and he is even going pee pee on his own! The doctor warned us that this is very unusual. (but good) If neurological function is going to be restored (which only time will tell) it usually returns in this order.

1. Deep Pain Sensation
2. Tail wagging
3. Bladder and bowel control
4. Leg Movement, then ability to move into a standing position,
5. Wobbly walking
6. Being able to walk with more steadiness and properly place the feet.
7. Ability to walk unassisted and perhaps even run.

She said they were going to do some more tests and that we can come visit him today at 3:00. At that time we are going to get all the post-operative care instructions and training on how to manually express him. Even though it appears he is able to urinate on his own it will still be important to manually express making sure all the urine is emptied from his bladder. If we are comfortable with everything, he can come home.

She also warned that because he does have some bladder function 'expressing' will be more difficult for us.

Oh well, I'm willing and determined to learn whatever I need to in order to bring my baby home. I am just SO THANKFUL the surgery and stem cell injection went well.

I'll post pictures once he's home!!