I am home now. I got discharged today around noon. Sam's still hangin' in the NICU. And so far so good.
We have had some minor issues with communication delays between the cardiologist and us. The short story is that Sam's crazy heart condition is still appearing to be stable. There are signs that could point to the development of problems, but at the same time there are signs that any problems we have may be far off. Confusing, I know. The important thing to know for now is that they have pulled his arterial line out, and we have finally been able to feed him and hold him!! We had a blast tonight in the NICU...our nurse let us hold him for hours.
The current plan is to pull his venous line out (hopefully tomorrow) and then move him to the 'progressive' side of the NICU...from there we observe for a few more days and then head home with him. He will still eventually need surgery. Even when he comes home he will need constant observation for signs of heart failure. That's okay with us...we just want him home!
Oh...AND that kidney problem that they identified about a month ago has COMPLETELY RESOLVED!! Ahhh...one less thing to worry about...
As soon as he moves to the progressive NICU I'll update again! Thanks for all the prayers and positive thoughts! Keep them coming!!
~Kathy
We have had some minor issues with communication delays between the cardiologist and us. The short story is that Sam's crazy heart condition is still appearing to be stable. There are signs that could point to the development of problems, but at the same time there are signs that any problems we have may be far off. Confusing, I know. The important thing to know for now is that they have pulled his arterial line out, and we have finally been able to feed him and hold him!! We had a blast tonight in the NICU...our nurse let us hold him for hours.
The current plan is to pull his venous line out (hopefully tomorrow) and then move him to the 'progressive' side of the NICU...from there we observe for a few more days and then head home with him. He will still eventually need surgery. Even when he comes home he will need constant observation for signs of heart failure. That's okay with us...we just want him home!
Oh...AND that kidney problem that they identified about a month ago has COMPLETELY RESOLVED!! Ahhh...one less thing to worry about...
As soon as he moves to the progressive NICU I'll update again! Thanks for all the prayers and positive thoughts! Keep them coming!!
~Kathy
5 comments:
Kathy you look great! Baby Sam is adorable, congratulations to you and Chris!
<3 your cousin Katie
Congratulations, Kathy & Chris! He is just beautiful, and I am so happy to hear the pieces of good news! It sounds like things are looking up for Sam; he's such a strong little boy! I'll continue to pray for yall; Kathy you look awesome and I'm glad you're doing so well after the delivery!
Love,
Fleur
Such great news!! You look great, and Sam is such a pretty baby! You are still in our prayers!
We love you!
Josh & Mel
He is SO adorable with his little LSU cap on!!! Congrats, Kathy!!!
I continue to send all of my positive vibes Sam's way!!
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