We're bringing our son home for the first time tomorrow. He's six and a half months old, and we can't wait to get him here. It's hard for us to believe it's finally time. We've had joyful cries thinking about it. He's been doing remarkably well over the last week. The doctor has continued to wean him on the ventilator, and Andrew continues to respond well. He's on a rate of 6, which is the amount of times the ventilator breathes for him in a minute. When he arrived at Our Children's House on May 11, his rate was 35. He's had great blood work and still lights up the room with his smile. He does throw up on occasion, but the doctor doesn't seem too concerned. Andrew hit the 10lbs. mark today. Kevin and Tara are heading to the hospital in the morning. Kevin will ride with Andrew in the ambulance, and Tara will follow behind.
The girls are doing really well. Mattie met with the pulmonologist, and he's ordered a sleep study for her. She does great off her oxygen while awake, but she de-sats while sleeping. Mattie sits up really well and has been cooing and smiling more. She had a busy week last week with the pulmonologist appointment, and an appointment with the eye doctor. She's been released from the eye doctor and doesn't have to go back for any visits. For this, Mattie is grateful.
Adelaide gets up on her elbows and knees while on her stomach and rocks back and forth, like she's getting ready to crawl. She smiles a lot and is in motion quite often, kicking her legs in excitement. They're both gaining weight and getting stronger.
Praise
Andrew coming home!!!!!
Andrew weaning on the ventilator.
Dakota, Shawntal, and Michael (The Three Peet's Cousins) are meeting them for the first time this week.
Mattie weaning on oxygen and taking the next step with the sleep study.
Andrew coming home!!!!!
Prayer
Safe transport and travel for Andrew.
Patience for Kevin and Tara for tomorrow. It's going to be a very busy day.
Smooth transition for Andrew, and his new nurses.
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Praying for all of you as you make this next transition. Praying for a smooth transition for everyone and continued progress for all three babies. God's blessings on you all. Debra Collins
ReplyDeleteSo happy for all of you! What a journey! Thanks always for keeping us posted....you're always in our minds and on our hearts!!
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
Karen Poer
I know you are so thankful to have ALL of your children home!! Please continue to keep us informed of the 'three Peets' progress.
ReplyDeleteMany prayers for your continued progress as a family.
Kathy Prado
What a great finale to the Independence Day weekend, Andrew free of the hospital!! The relief of having them all home will out weigh all of the craziness of having them all home! Congrats, Kevin and Tara. It's been a heck of a ride!!
ReplyDeleteBrandy P
Wow i am so so glad that your Andrew is coming home today. I know yall have been waiting for this day for way to long. I am so glad to have met your beautiful baby boy and both of you as well. I wish you the best of luck, and all of you will be in my prayers continously. I worked lastnight and was able to see Andrew's smiling face. I hope that Andrew's homecoming is good today. Love- Kristin (respiratory therapist OCH)
ReplyDeleteHi, Kevin and Tara,
ReplyDeleteHave been thinking about you all and hoping these first few days with Andrew at home have been great. I am so, so happy that you've got all three with you now, and can't wait to read more about how they're growing! Thanks for keeping us updated. You all remain in my prayers.
That is wonderful news!! So excited for you guys. God is good.
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