Yay! I am tube free and I feel like a new woman! I felt immediate relief when Candi ( our nurse at Atwood's office) pulled them out. She was sure to emphasize that this was not a green light for activity and that I still needed to take it really slow. I have heard that if I get a pocket of fluid then I will have to have it drained with a needle, ugh! So I am going to continue to try to be a good patient. I want to get back to my healthy self soon. I feel so 'ugh' right now because I am eating the same as always but I am not engaging in any activity. I am ready to get out and walk or play outside with Noah. I know all will come in good time. My mom came back tonight so she will be here to help me and make sure I don't push it. My precious Noah is coming home on Thursday. I am so thankful for my family in Eldo to have taken such good care of him. I feel sure he will be rotten when he gets home!!