Life in the NICU

So I woke up today with a huge bag of mixed emotions.  I have been cleared for discharge- which is great.  However, it means leaving Sam behind- which sucks.  The entire day I have been flipping between excited and teary eyed.  It seems so improbable to just walk away from the hospital, leaving … [Read more...] about Day 4: September 20 (Melissa goes home)

Well last night was a much better night for mom.  My fever finally broke at about 8 pm on the 18th and I made it thought the night without any fever spikes.  Knowing that this was going to be the day I got to hold Sam, I did have a bit of trouble sleeping, but that was because I was excited.  I went … [Read more...] about Day 3: September 19

Well- last night Sam had another great night, but mommy did not.  I managed to spike a fever up to 103.  They put me back on antibiotics and an IV and took enough blood to keep a vampire feed for a week.  We will keep our fingers crossed that the antibiotics will knock out whatever it is.  In the … [Read more...] about Day 2: September 18

Sam had a really good night.  He was very stable and acclimated to his new surroundings with ease.  The big task of the day was for Irene to learn that she was now a big sister and for her to meet Sam.  The plan was for Peter to pick her up early from school and bring her to the hospital so we could … [Read more...] about Day 1: September 17

My mom, Stephanie and Mike Ross, and Judy Rosenberg got to see Samuel as he was whisked off to the NICU.  My dad was getting a minute by minute report over the phone while he was out entertaining Irene.  The next few hours are a bit of a blur to me, but I do remember being taken upstairs to see my … [Read more...] about Day 0: September 16