They still weren't sure what time discharge was going to be, they kind of thought we should spend the night just in case we needed something. They assumed I was going to drive all 7 hours in one day and didn't want us leaving so late in the afternoon. I let them know I was planning on only going half way and spending the night in a hotel. They all felt much better about that, knowing that would be much easier for Zachary to handle. So once that plan was in place, they got serious about getting us out of there!!
There was so much to learn about his care but the part I was the most nervous about was putting in his feeding tube! When it came time to do it, I figured I better just jump in and do it since there were plenty of nurses around to help 'just in case'! It turned out that it wasn't so hard putting it in. It's just making sure it's placed correctly after it's in.
We drove to Pendleton that night, after stopping in The Dalles for a short break. He did so well the entire way! We got up the next morning and made it home just after lunch!
It has been a whirlwind the past couple of days, getting home, getting him settled in a routine, we have had visits from the Home Health Nurse (they come once a week), Monday we will go see the Cardiologist and then Tuesday we will see the Pediatrician.
A baby monitor was the first thing we bought after we got home. Since his cry is so tiny, we need to be able to hear him at all times. Plus when he cries, he turns a dusky shade of blue/purple immediately. His sats levels drop and it's not good for his heart.
I only have a couple of pics to post so far.....one of him snuggled in his car seat, ready to begin the journey home and one of cute little Jasmine, holding her new brother!! She was so excited to be the only child home when he got here. Everyone was else was in school! :)
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It is good to know that everyone is home safe.
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