Psalm 30:5For God's anger lasts only a moment,
but his favor lasts a lifetime;
weeping may remain for a night,
but rejoicing comes in the morning.
PJ went to the hospital early this morning to nurse Emory. The nurse answered some questions and updated us on Emory and the NICU. Emory was third on the list of three to be moved to Intermediate Care. Her bilirubin levels had been up yesterday so another test was done this morning. When asked about a discharge date the nurse replied that the doctors like the 37 week mark, which meant until Monday or so if things were still well. All her levels remained good, she was eating well. Still, quiet and sleeping a lot.
I was on my way to the hospital about noon when PJ called. “Come get me, they’re discharging her!” The doctor had called, her biliruben level was good today, no reason to stay longer. Wow. Another call to the nurse about timing and discharge procedure and we had a 2:30 appointment to nurse the baby and check out of the NICU.
As we gathered our bags to be discharged I requested a couple of the NICU monitors, computers, and one nurse (trying not to ask for too much.) The doctor reassured us, and we were out the door. (without the nurse) We left the hospital with Emory Morning just before 4:00. She is sleeping now in her bassinet; Beautiful and well.
Emory will see the pediatrician Monday and has an appointment with a lung specialist in a month. Right now it looks like just normal baby stuff. We will have better photo opportunities now, so keep checking back. We will continue to use the blog to stay in touch since we are usually far away.
What do we say as a family to you for your love, support, prayers…. Thank you. Emory’s little grin says it much better. We are blessed and thankful. You are a great friend.
Delight yourself in the Lord
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him and he will do this:
He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn,
the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.
Psalm 37:4-6
Emory will see the pediatrician Monday and has an appointment with a lung specialist in a month. Right now it looks like just normal baby stuff. We will have better photo opportunities now, so keep checking back. We will continue to use the blog to stay in touch since we are usually far away.
What do we say as a family to you for your love, support, prayers…. Thank you. Emory’s little grin says it much better. We are blessed and thankful. You are a great friend.
Delight yourself in the Lord
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him and he will do this:
He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn,
the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.
Psalm 37:4-6
2 comments:
YAY! We are so happy for your family that she is home and safe, and can be with the 4 of you! Congratulations on another beautiful little girl!
Oh Matt and PJ.......HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD!! To have Emory HOME, in your arms, SOONER than EVER anticipated! How in the world do you STOP the tears!!!
Still praying!!
Laurel, Mike, and Stan
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