When you have children in the NICU/NPCU, you are required to spend at least one night in the hospital before brining them home. The Unit has bedroom suites where we would sleep in the same room with the babies, taking care of them ourselves. If needed, the nurses are there and can help us with any problems. During our Rooming In time, we will get Infant CPR certified, and also watch several videos about the needs of Premies.
We are so excited! In fact, we stayed up until 1:00 this morning getting the last few things ready. At the hospital, all of the babies had to undergo a car seat test. Each baby was strapped into the car seat for 1 1/2 hours. During that time their pulse/oxygen/heart rate was all monitored to make sure their vital stats were stable. They also assess the fit of the car seat. They all passed! Here is a picture of Aaron during his test. Look how tiny he his in a regular-sized infant seat!
The other pictures are their crib in our room (complete with Steeler's mobile!) and their bouncy seats. Please keep us in your prayers as we bring our babies home! You may not hear back from me for a few days as we will be at the hospital. The real adventure is about to begin!!!
4 comments:
Congratulations Jill and John!
You will be filled with so much warmth and pride when you get your little ones home! You are right, your adventure just begins! There will never be a dull moment in the Power household again. Let me know when I can come see the babies. They are adorable in their clothes!
Love to you all!
What terrific news! Let's the games begin!! Your life will never be the same again. But, it will be filled with more love than you ever imagined possible. Good luck! Let me know if you ever need a babysitter. Take care.
Hugs,
Patty
Jill and John,
What wonderful news. I have kept up with all the goings on and the moment is finally here. It is great to know they will be home for the first regular season Steelers' game. I can just see all five of you in front of the TV dressed and ready to cheer. Enjoy the adventure. Love ya, Rhonda Cagle
Jill I hope you don't mind but I put a pic along with a prayer request in on my bulletin! I have my friends praying for you and ur family, so they can come home real soon! They look so sweet! I hope you have an SUV! Much love,
Crissy
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