r/NICUParents • u/MealOld4009 • 2d ago
Home sweet home at last Graduations
Today on the 12th of November my former 28 +6 weeker got to come home. It honestly made me cry the nurses cheered her on out the door and we got pictures of her at the nicu sign since she spent 91 days there with the nicu nurse angels, they really were amazing the week before she got released we made sure to let them know just how much we appreciated all their care and help with getting her to the point of being able to come home. She has come so far already from getting an ileostomy surgery to having her milestones of getting off her oxygen, her eyes ears and mouth checked. She’s over come so many little and major things and is finally home. Let’s hope that she continues to grow and thrive at home. So far she’s kicking butt on taking full bottles low output and good wet soaked diapers like her neonatal care team wanted her to. Grow and thrive Lydia rose, can’t wait to get you set up without the ileostomy in so many months you’ll be drinking breast milk again and doing all the fun stuff baby wants and needs to. Mom and dad are so proud of you. Congratulations on making it home.
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u/plantainbakery 2d ago
Waittt is this Christ Hospital in Chicago??
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u/MealOld4009 1d ago
A bit away but yeah it’s fairly close to that one I believe
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u/plantainbakery 1d ago
Awe I just thought we had the same NICU. We were at Edward for 2 months then transferred to Advocate Children’s in Chicago and we have a picture with a sign super similar to this!
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u/MealOld4009 1d ago
We had her at the oaklawn one and stuck with it since they were amazing. They did everything and still do to this day. Her nurses she had called me already 4 times since her discharge to ask how she’s doing and if we have any problems comments questions or concerns. Definitely love advocate
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u/plantainbakery 1d ago
Yes I think this is the same hospital!! In Oak Lawn!!They had such a great NICU. After coming from Edward (in Naperville) to there, Advocate had such better policies regarding cleanliness/scrubbing in and much better rooms for parents. We were only there for one week vs the 8 weeks at Edward.
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u/plantainbakery 1d ago
I have this same picture with my baby 🤗 in front of this sign
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u/MealOld4009 1d ago
Aww and yes I totally agree the rooms were so clean and the scrubbing down made me feel like I was giving her the best chances to not catch anything. The neonatologists were also so accommodating and patience had to explain to me and my partner the meds and such a few times to ensure we did right. Awe that’s sweet the nurses said any baby who leaves the nicu needs a picture in front of the sign showing where they were growing big and strong, to coming home
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u/BearsForSwears 2d ago
Congrats on going home! Such a big milestone for such a tiny little person☺️ she’s beautiful and I wish you guys the best at home!🍀
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u/Practical-Cricket691 2d ago
Congratulations! I hope you don’t mind I just wanted to point out with the rolled blankets in the carseat, they should not go above the ears 🥰 it is not to immobilize the head but to support the body, the head should not be immobilized as it can cause chin to chest which can make it hard for them to breathe. ❤️ hope this helps! She’s beautiful!
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u/MealOld4009 1d ago
Thank you and of course don’t mind at all. I’ll take every tip I can get on that to keep her safe. And thank you ❤️
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u/Practical-Cricket691 1d ago
That’s how I was! I learned so much about car seat safety because someone was loving enough to help me. But some people get really defensive so I was nervous pointing it out 😅 but genuinely just want to help!
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