Rooming in (Nov. 15)
We’re reporting from the hospital tonight where Lucas has been transferred to the parent room for our final test before discharge. Having gone 2 days now on the home vent with no problems, all that’s left is for us to spend the night alongside him taking on the tasks (feeding, suctioning, changing diapers, giving him his meds, and anything else that might come up) usually done by the nurses overnight. We can’t wait to spend a whole night with Lucas and we really can’t wait to do it at home… if all goes as planned and we manage to convince the equipment rental company that he’s ready for an evening discharge then we should be home by Monday night. For now we’re warming up to our temporary digs and getting ready to watch a movie with Lucas for the first time…
Comments (10)
Tara Melinkovich
November 16th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
HOW EXCITING!!!!!
Jojo
November 16th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
Oooh! The departure lounge stage… I hope all went well with your overnight stay and fingers-crossed you’ll all be home shortly.
Jojo x
Jocelyn
November 16th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
I’m all teary eyed. What an important milestone. What an extraordinary little guy. Sending love and hugs to all three of you!
Madeline
November 16th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Congratulations Lucasito! I can’t wait to hear about your adventures at home with your parents. Keep getting stronger!
nonna stansbury
November 16th, 2009 at 2:28 am
Dear Lucas,
I wish I could be there for your homecoming. It’s been almost 3 months since I first saw you, a limp little boy who we didn’t think would even ‘make it.” You’ve put up a great struggle over these last few months and your parents have gone beyond what I could have ever imagined. Many parents would not have been able to take on this challenge, let alone understand it.
I hope the transition to you home goes smoothly and I know that you know that can be there to do what ever you need.
XOXONONNA
Carol Gold and family
November 16th, 2009 at 1:40 am
We have tears of joy thinking about the amazing journey Lucas and you have been on — and about the amazing journey that is about to begin for you all in your own nest. Still blowing kisses your way, little Lucas. We are so proud of you and your parents, and so, so happy for you all! Good luck out there in the big world, little one.
ashley
November 16th, 2009 at 12:25 am
How exciting!!! We hope the three of you have a great first night together. We are crossing our fingers that you will all be hanging out at HOME tomorrow evening! Lots of love.
Ashley
Margo
November 16th, 2009 at 12:10 am
Sweet relief. Have a GREAT night.
Allison
November 15th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
That is so so so exciting! Yay yay yay!
Bess
November 15th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
I am SOOOOOOOOOOO thrilled for all of you! I have my fingers and my toes crossed that everything goes without any big snags. Yay Lucas! Yay family! Yay, yay, yay!
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