We knew when we came back from our last trip home that this would be the hardest part!
We have been down here in Quadville since August 26, 2012.
But THIS would be the hardest part because Amber would be out of commission.
Amber went in for a major surgery the day after we returned on January 9th.
(We have been going home once a month since we arrived last summer.)
We knew we would be working long days.
We knew we would be tired.
Amber stayed two nights in the hospital.
She was in a great deal of pain but just being back home with her babies was good medicine.
We would take the babies in by turn so she could see them.
Before long she was able to spend time with them as they played on the tummy time mats.
She still couldn't lift them and couldn't fully take care of her own needs......she couldn't even stand up straight.....
but she HAD to be with her babies!
As soon as possible she was doing her best to take part in the care of the quads!
Never mind even the simplest of tasks would wear her out!
Every day brought a little bit more recovery.
Last week we ventured outside for a little fresh air and sunshine!
The babies were carried out for her and everyone enjoyed the time together.
Notice Amber's big smile?
And that she can sit up straight without pillows?
She was getting stronger every day and could not resist taking some Valentine pics of the quads.
Look for HER pics on her blog!
I snapped this one of Granddad and the babies!
HE did the muscle work in taking the bench out and carrying babies.
Amber takes every opportunity to interact with the babies.
Louis Dean and I have both worked very hard this month!
Ten hour days have been the norm!
We have taken turns napping in the guest room.....
while the other stood watch over the quads!
Just a baby boy and his bear!
This has been a labor of love.
We knew it would be hard and - to tell the truth - it HAS been!
At days end we have gone back to the camper totally exhausted only to get up early the next morning and do it all over again.
We are tired. Amber is even more so!
But she is getting stronger day by day and itching to get her game back!
It takes BOTH of us to do her job!
Tomorrow is my last day in Quadville before we return home for 10 days.
Amber has lined up help for the time we will be gone.......
a wonderful family friend, her dad and step mom, her MIL....
she is NOT up to going solo just yet!
By the time we get back all the babies will be crawling!
AND Amber will be even stronger!
This surgery has enabled Amber to regain her health.
This is something she has not enjoyed in over a year!
The hardest part is nearly over!!
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