Early Discharge? Going home in the morning?

Looks like Dad is progressing with flying colors (despite the blues) and he is most likely going to be discharged in the morning, provided his night goes on without incident.  The doctors believe that patients sleep better at home and are less likely to catch a hospital super-bug infection.  

Once he gets home, Mom is going to need some help. No nurses there to care for his needs!  Everything is hard for him - climbing stairs, walking around, taking a shower, eating, etc.  As well, Dad will be unable to drive for the next month and she will be his full-time chauffeur.  Caroline will be a great help, but she has a job, and I have to go home to Austin to resume my role as wife and mother to preschoolers.  (I wonder what is easier... Dad or my boys?)

The pros of Dad being at home are his own recliner, TiVo, Fox News on a larger TV, his own bed, his own bathroom...it will be good.

Anyway, Nurse Beth said that Dad is doing great and she was the one who discussed his discharge with him this evening.  Dad had fun sharing his Edible Arrangement from Twin Oaks with her...

Mom and I are headed home soon.  We've both hit a wall and are looking forward to another good night's sleep.  I'll post more in the morning after we get to the hospital around 10 am.   Night!