Getting Closer to Coming Home
Sorry I haven't posted in a few days, our computer was not working for some reason. You never realize how much you depend on your technology until it isn't working!
Anyway, Mr. Carson is doing great! It feels so good to be able to say that with out worrying I'm jinxing myself. He really is doing great. He's 4 lbs 4 oz and growing. He was able to come off his nasal canula for almost two days. They put him back on it so that he isn't burning more calories trying to breathe and keep up his body temp. They tapped his head two days ago for the first time in almost 3 weeks and only got 6 mL of fluid. Dr. Leigh said he would like him to go home by next week! When I heard that I panicked. I don't have his room ready! We still have to paint, get all his bedding, get a chair, etc. I haven't done anything in there since they were born. I never thought we would be at this point where he would be home soon. I am keeping a realistic view on him actually coming home next week though. He still has to be able to do some things before they will send him home and we don't want him to come home before he is ready either but the fact that they think he may be ready is exciting enough for me. I had prepared myself to sit in the NICU for the summer and I may actually not have to do that!
Anyway, Mr. Carson is doing great! It feels so good to be able to say that with out worrying I'm jinxing myself. He really is doing great. He's 4 lbs 4 oz and growing. He was able to come off his nasal canula for almost two days. They put him back on it so that he isn't burning more calories trying to breathe and keep up his body temp. They tapped his head two days ago for the first time in almost 3 weeks and only got 6 mL of fluid. Dr. Leigh said he would like him to go home by next week! When I heard that I panicked. I don't have his room ready! We still have to paint, get all his bedding, get a chair, etc. I haven't done anything in there since they were born. I never thought we would be at this point where he would be home soon. I am keeping a realistic view on him actually coming home next week though. He still has to be able to do some things before they will send him home and we don't want him to come home before he is ready either but the fact that they think he may be ready is exciting enough for me. I had prepared myself to sit in the NICU for the summer and I may actually not have to do that!
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Megann Bates Cain
Beth
I can't begin to tell you how happy I am to hear about the remarkable progress that Carson is making. He will be home before you know it and you'll begin to enjoy all the wonderful things that make little baby boys so special. Carson is such a blessing and has already touched the lives of so many people. Can't wait to meet him! Congratulations! Mona
Love,Bridget
No matter how you do it, or how his room looks I know you will love having him home with you. I'm still sad to think that you're only bringing home one son, but I am glad that Carson is nearly strong enough to be in his own home with you.
Much love to all of you,
Rachel, James and cousin Dash