Real Clothes and a New Home
I was treated to a wonderful surprise when I arrived at the NICU today:
Emma had been moved out of her isolette and was in a regular cot. She was also all dressed up! For the very first time, she was wearing clothes -- though they were waaayyy too big for her:) She was bundled up like the Michelin Man but she was able to maintain her temperature outside of the warm atmosphere of her incubator (a very good sign!)
The not-so-wonderful surprise was the news that she was going to be transferred from the NICU at the General to the Special Care Nursery at the Civic Hospital. We had been told several weeks ago that there was a possibility she'd be moved, but we were caught off-guard by the suddeness of the transfer (we found out just after noon today that she was to be transferred this afternoon). While we had hoped she'd be able to stay at the General until her discharge home (partly because it is much closer/more convenient for us, and because we've come to love the nurses at the General), the transfer is a positive sign of Emma's progress (as she no longer requires the level of critical care provided by the NICU at the General and there were sicker babies who needed her space there).
So we're feeling very mixed emotions today. We were very sad to leave the General, our "home away from home" for the past 10 weeks, and didn't have a chance to say goodbye to all of the wonderful nurses there.* At the same time, we have to look at the bright side and know that Emma is no longer the very sick little girl she was 2 months ago in need of the critical care NICU.
This evening, Emma is sleeping comfortably in her new 'home' at the Civic. She's one step closer to coming home!
* Wouldn't you know it, my camera's battery died and I wasn't able to get any photos of Emma's last day at the General.... Many thanks to nurse Paulette who snapped a few pictures for us:)
Emma had been moved out of her isolette and was in a regular cot. She was also all dressed up! For the very first time, she was wearing clothes -- though they were waaayyy too big for her:) She was bundled up like the Michelin Man but she was able to maintain her temperature outside of the warm atmosphere of her incubator (a very good sign!)
The not-so-wonderful surprise was the news that she was going to be transferred from the NICU at the General to the Special Care Nursery at the Civic Hospital. We had been told several weeks ago that there was a possibility she'd be moved, but we were caught off-guard by the suddeness of the transfer (we found out just after noon today that she was to be transferred this afternoon). While we had hoped she'd be able to stay at the General until her discharge home (partly because it is much closer/more convenient for us, and because we've come to love the nurses at the General), the transfer is a positive sign of Emma's progress (as she no longer requires the level of critical care provided by the NICU at the General and there were sicker babies who needed her space there).
So we're feeling very mixed emotions today. We were very sad to leave the General, our "home away from home" for the past 10 weeks, and didn't have a chance to say goodbye to all of the wonderful nurses there.* At the same time, we have to look at the bright side and know that Emma is no longer the very sick little girl she was 2 months ago in need of the critical care NICU.
This evening, Emma is sleeping comfortably in her new 'home' at the Civic. She's one step closer to coming home!
* Wouldn't you know it, my camera's battery died and I wasn't able to get any photos of Emma's last day at the General.... Many thanks to nurse Paulette who snapped a few pictures for us:)
posted by Laurie at 22:31
11 Comments:
We also want to thank the wonderful, wonderful nurses and doctors for all there hard work and care of our precious angel. You are truly remarkable. Emma keep up the fantastic work and you will be home soon. Love to you all....
Emma's on the move! I can understand the change from a 'home away from home' to another one being a little difficult, but as you mention, it realy means Emma is well on her way to getting to her REAL home as soon as she can.
I'm so happy for your steady progress! Keep up the amazing work!
Wow--she sure looks sweet in her new outfit.
:)Bren
What fantastic news for baby Emma. She looks so sweet in her pink outfit.
Hugs,
Donna
The best news yet. Welcome to your new digs Emma
Love, Thelma
Laurie,
Congrats on your baby girl.... I have been following your updates since my mom told me about her birth and your website - my mom works with you at Elizabeth Bruyere - Phyllis Laframboise. We too, just delivered our baby girl, at 32 weeks, 3 days on Friday October 7th in Gatineau. She was transferred to the Civic at midnight that night, for respiratory assistance and will be staying at the Civic Special Care Nursery until she is 35 weeks and all conditions have been met (eating, breathing, weight gain). Her name is Morgan Donnelly and she is in the first room to your left when you walk in to the unit. All has been well except in the past couple of days she had a couple of breathing 'spells' which kind of had me stressed out. I am told this is to be expected with preemies. (Hope so). She weighed 4lbs 5 oz at birth, but I believe she is now about 3lbs something, but starting to gain again.
Anyways, it's nice to know Emma is doing well, and it IS wonderful when they can put little clothes on them isn't it?! I believe Emma and Morgan are only days apart in gestational age. Your website is a wonderful thing, and she will appreciate the history when she grows up!
Congrats again, and hope to see you in the unit!
Christina :)
Dear Emma!
Hope you like your new digs, but don't get too comfy, we just want you to stay there a wee bit and move out to your real HOME!!
LOVE the pink outfit and was thinking of the loving hands who knit that for such a precious girl.
hugs to all
How wonderful to hear how Emma is doing these days! It seems she's making progress in leaps and bounds lately, giving up tubes and now her incubator! Great to read, as well, that you'll be able to try bf soon (if not already). Although it will be more difficult for you being further away, it will hopefully just be a short time before Emma is home with her famiy!
Big hugs,
I had hardly dared hope for this good news and now I am breathing a sigh of relief for you all. Go Emma!
Wow, what great news. Emma seems so grown up in her sweater and hat. Hope she loves her new temporary home and that she will be home soon with you.
Anna
Great News laurie!
Emma is getting stroner...WoO HOO! Iwilldo ONE big Happy dance when you tell us she is coming home.
Hugs
Sharon
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