St Louis Day 7/Post Op Day 5

     What an amazing last few days we have had here. Peyton was discharged from the hospital on Sunday the 1st of April, rejoining his brother, sister and grandpa at the hotel. A great day for the entire family, especially grandpa who's birthday was Sunday... A great birthday present for grandpa who has been such an amazing help since we got here. Thanks grandpa!!!
     We are so happy that Peyton is back with us, but we are even more happy with his progress over the past few days. For those of you following on Facebook, you may have gotten to see the attached videos of him standing with straight legs and flat feet and riding a bicycle for the first time in his life. Needless to say, that was a very emotional day for all of us...it was the culmination of years worth of hard work and determination from Peyton and his mom and dad. We are so proud of him!

    As happy as we are, we understand we has a LONG way to go both in the physical and pain department. The last three nights have been pretty difficult for the little guy, as has been dealing with severe muscle spasms, Friday night being the worst with him having full body spasms that lasted almost four hours. Saturday and Sunday nights were a little better, but he still woke up in a lot of pain and discomfort. We are praying this passes fast so he can get some good rest.

     We plan on spending a few more days here in St Louis while Peyton heals, he was very uncomfortable when we put him in his carseat leaving the hospital so we were forced to hold him on the drive. Hopefully his back will get better in the next few days so we can head back to Colorado.

As usual, thank you for read and spreading the word. We will continue to keep you posted. Thanks everyone!!!!

Bike Ride: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBhd9uJkBf4

Stand Up:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wuBrPBbyQc