Today was another big day, as Graeme was moved from the NICU ward to a "Transition Room". This room is sort of like the Marriott Suites of the NICU. It is a nice, large, quiet room where both Graeme and Mom can be together before going home. We still have nursing care and Graeme is still hooked up to the heart monitor, but it at least gives us a space where Mommy can sleep in close proximity to Graeme and get used to providing his 24 hour care.
For the previous four nights Mommy had been staying in a NICU sleep room (sort of a glorified closet). This room was on the same floor as the NICU, but down the hallway, so the nurse would call me every time Graeme seemed hungry or needed consoled. Long story short, there was a lot of trips up and down the hallway for Mommy, so I am thrilled with our new arrangements.
Graeme also underwent a developmental screening today, which our strong boy passed with flying colors. He does exhibit some stress related tremor in his hands and legs when he becomes upset or overstimulated. The physical therapist said that this is very common in infants who have undergone major surgery in the first few days/weeks of life. It is expected that these tremors will lessen as Graeme transitions to the "safe" environment of home where there are fewer procedures, needle sticks, etc... Other than this, everyone we speak with seems to believe that there is no reason that Graeme should not go home and live a very normal, healthy and happy life. Praise God!!!
The plan is for us to go home tomorrow and we are thrilled!! We pray that Graeme will continue to eat well at home and show no further signs of reflux. We also pray that both Graeme and Mariana would transition to being at home together. It seems that since we have been in the hospital, Mariana has had a constant cold/"bug". We have been told that a common cold may hit Graeme much harder than the average newborn and quickly turn into bronchitis or pneumonia. We are praying that we will all be able to stay healthy in these first few months at home!
Thanks for all your continued prayers and support!
For the previous four nights Mommy had been staying in a NICU sleep room (sort of a glorified closet). This room was on the same floor as the NICU, but down the hallway, so the nurse would call me every time Graeme seemed hungry or needed consoled. Long story short, there was a lot of trips up and down the hallway for Mommy, so I am thrilled with our new arrangements.
Graeme also underwent a developmental screening today, which our strong boy passed with flying colors. He does exhibit some stress related tremor in his hands and legs when he becomes upset or overstimulated. The physical therapist said that this is very common in infants who have undergone major surgery in the first few days/weeks of life. It is expected that these tremors will lessen as Graeme transitions to the "safe" environment of home where there are fewer procedures, needle sticks, etc... Other than this, everyone we speak with seems to believe that there is no reason that Graeme should not go home and live a very normal, healthy and happy life. Praise God!!!
The plan is for us to go home tomorrow and we are thrilled!! We pray that Graeme will continue to eat well at home and show no further signs of reflux. We also pray that both Graeme and Mariana would transition to being at home together. It seems that since we have been in the hospital, Mariana has had a constant cold/"bug". We have been told that a common cold may hit Graeme much harder than the average newborn and quickly turn into bronchitis or pneumonia. We are praying that we will all be able to stay healthy in these first few months at home!
Thanks for all your continued prayers and support!
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