Today we got some good/bad news...
Ella, being the superbaby she is, has blown us all away! She is breathing on her own (for 2 weeks), taking the bottle each feeding, and has not had a brady in a week. This being the case, we were told today to expect Ella to be discharged Thursday or Friday!! We are very excited, but I suddenly feel very unprepared... We're hoping for a discharge on Friday just to catch our breaths.
The bad thing is that Jack is not ready to go home. This brings us to this: we either have to live in the NICU 24/7 with Ella until Jack can come home, or we bring Ella home and visit Jack when we can. You see once Ella leaves the unit, she can not come back in. Also, the nurses are no longer "responsible" for Ella, so someone has to be there to take care of her at all times.
Though it is not an ideal situation, I would rather live in the NICU with Ella than just visit Jack when we can. It's just not fair to Jack - he needs us too. Hopefully, this living arangement will only last a couple of weeks. Jack will still be on Oxygen and probably a feeding tube, but at least we'll be home.
Overall, it looks like this beginning chapter is almost finished. I am soooo ready to have my family at home!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Holy Crikey!
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Being in your position just a few weeks back, you just have to remember jack is in the very best of hands there and Ella would love to be home. A stable home environment will be wonderful for her. The nurses will give lil Jack daily pep talks about going home to be with his sister again. And the most important thing is that the nurses will be there to love him. This of course wont make being home with Ella any easier on you, you will feel you ar neglecting lil Jack. But he will catch up pretty quickly, most likely just a week or two behind Ella! Congratulations!
What wonderful news that Ella will be going home. :) Jack will quickly follow in the coming few weeks. I know it would be hard, but adjusting to having one at home will help with the care she will need. But I do understand your wanting to stay close by Jack... it's a hard decision to make.
That is so exciting!! I can't imagine what you must be feeling with Jack having to stay but he too is a "superbaby". Congratulations and best wishes during the next couple of weeks till Jack is released!!
Susan Burkhart
The days we've all been waiting for for you are starting to arrive... discharge days! I am so thrilled for you. I can't imagine how it must feel to know you're about to take your little girl into your home, and so very soon her brother will follow. Enjoy the moment, take it all in. Congrats!
Yea! Great News! Congrats! Keep us posted on your decision. Just know that there are people willing to help out with Ella (myself included) or in whatever way they can while you visit Jack. Blessings!
I'm excited and sad for you at the same time! I can't imagine having to make that decision. Try to keep in mind - you are leaving him in wonderful hands more capable than yours for right now - and the only one who will be affected by this is you. Jack will be Jack no matter what decision you make. And don't forget, God has a plan; maybe this is what YOU need. You're an amazing mom no matter what! Hedy
Hi Guys,
Haven't posted in a while but we are VERY happy for you all and excited that the family will soon be home! It's been an amazing road for you! Kristy and Dave, you're wonderful parents, you're going to be great when you get your little ones home with you. Jack and Ella are very fortunate - really! All the best and we'll continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Dianne
Isn't it crazy how in the beginning the NICU was so foreign and in just a short time you undrstood all the equipment and tubes. You began to believe and feel your babies were very loved even when you weren't there. How the people in NICU so quickly become such trusted extended family. It seemed like it would never end and now it IS almost over.
I know from the beginning I always felt things would turn out good for you, David, Jack and Ella. I guess that was because of my own NICU experience. I was so happy when you posted you and David were finally to the point you felt Ella and Jack were going to make it.
If I were you I am sure I would have made the same choice as far as Ella leaving. Jack is just a few short steps behind. They will BOTH be ready in just a few short days:) See you soon.
Love, Billie
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