Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Discharge Planning

So it looks like it's finally here. They haven't given us an exact date because of course it's all up to Mr. Justin but they're thinking sometime next week. The at home oxygen tank has been ordered and the medications have been sent down to the pharmacy so I can pick up tomorrow and they can teach me how to draw up his meds. Tomorrow I plan on taking in his carrier so they can do his car seat test. In order for him to be discharged he needs to be able to sit in his car seat for an hour without any apneas, bradycardias or desaturations. So it looks like Carl and I need to live up our last weekend alone and childless. And even though I'm scared out of my mind I can't wait to bring Justin home. Everyone keep their fingers crossed for us!
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6 comments:

  1. EMJ80September 3, 2008 at 11:15 PM

    You know, May 29th seems likes it was a long time ago. So, to see him(as well as the you two old folk) make it though those early tough times till now, parenthood will probably kick in and take the scariness away. You both will be more happy above all else. But what to i know...I know nothing about children. lol.

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  2. SarahSeptember 3, 2008 at 11:18 PM

    That is just great that he will be coming home soon. I bet he will be so happy to get out of the hospital and see his room. Perhaps when we return from our honeymoon Keith and I can come for a visit. That is if Justin is up to it. LOL

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  3. A.September 4, 2008 at 2:02 PM

    Oooo. I'd be scared too.. but you guys will do fine and Justin has been doing so well - he'll just continue to thrive in his fab new room.

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  4. lildonnes_momSeptember 4, 2008 at 5:56 PM

    awww..Im sure you will be fine, dont be scared. I bet after the first two days you will feel like a pro. Then you can pass some wisdom on to me, cause girl I think Im going to be scared too!! LOL. But I totally feel you, cause its no longer doctors and nurses right there assisting you or machines making noises to let you know when something is wrong. But I know that Justin and you will have a great bond and method of communication, everything will be A-OK. :-)

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  5. LallaSeptember 4, 2008 at 10:23 PM

    G, you will do just fine. As much time as you have spent at the hospital, I'm confident that you know what every one of Justin's facial expressions and gestures mean. I have never seen a more attentive mom. You know Dr. E, Dr. Kumar and all of the NICU nurses would agree with me. I'm also confident that Carl will be equally capable of handling his "mini-me." The video of him bathing Justin is evidence of that.

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  6. joanneSeptember 5, 2008 at 2:28 PM

    Georgina and Carl, Oh happy day! It's natural to feel scared about Justin coming home and all of his care being on the two of you. Most new parents feel this way. The doctors wouldn't consider his discharge if they didn't think you could handle it. You'll be more "tuned into" Justin than you think. I'd suggest you get LOTS rest these next few days. It would be nice if you could "store" rest in a RESTBANK so that you could make withdrawals when necessary. When he comes home, consider letting your phone calls go into voice mail and put a "DO NOT DISTURB" sign on the front door. Days may become as nights and nights may become as days.

    Anika

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