01.18.08
We just got back from the hospital, and she wasn't quite out of the incubator yet. The temperature in her incubator is almost at room temperature, and she is almost at no humidity. They ordered the crib up to her area, so I think it's just a matter of hours until she goes into that. The next time we go there she'll mostly likely be in the open crib. So, since they were weaning her so slowly, we're now looking at going home on Monday, rather than Sunday. Of course, we wish it could be as soon as possible, but on the other hand, we certainly don't want to get her home and have issues with her here. So, it's good that they take things slowly, and don't let her move on before she's ready.
We are going to be "rooming in" with her on the night in the hospital. MeritCare offers this option of staying one (or two) night in a patient room down the hall with your baby. No monitors or anything, but the nurses are available if you need assistance or for questions. It's supposed to be a nice transition to going home, especially for first-time parents.
We hope to post new pictures soon, so check back for those!
We just got back from the hospital, and she wasn't quite out of the incubator yet. The temperature in her incubator is almost at room temperature, and she is almost at no humidity. They ordered the crib up to her area, so I think it's just a matter of hours until she goes into that. The next time we go there she'll mostly likely be in the open crib. So, since they were weaning her so slowly, we're now looking at going home on Monday, rather than Sunday. Of course, we wish it could be as soon as possible, but on the other hand, we certainly don't want to get her home and have issues with her here. So, it's good that they take things slowly, and don't let her move on before she's ready.
We are going to be "rooming in" with her on the night in the hospital. MeritCare offers this option of staying one (or two) night in a patient room down the hall with your baby. No monitors or anything, but the nurses are available if you need assistance or for questions. It's supposed to be a nice transition to going home, especially for first-time parents.
We hope to post new pictures soon, so check back for those!
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