Samuel passed his car seat test - which consisted of him sitting in his car seat for three hours without having any episodes. He did great!
We are still waiting for the double-thickened feeds to pass through his system. Thankfully everything seems to be ok so far. Mistakes are frustrating and scary.
Tomorrow we will begin rooming in. Tuesday Samuel will have his final eye exam. Michael will be trained on how to use the oxygen tanks that same morning at the house....then he will make his way down to Little Rock. We will take the CPR class on Tuesday night and then hopefully be discharged Wednesday. Samuel has to continue taking his bottles and gaining weight until that time.
The past couple of days have crawled by.....compared to how long we've been here, the amount of time we have to wait is insignificant. It's also FOREVER.
I pray things continue to go swiftly and smoothly for you all.
ReplyDeleteHe has come so far. I am so happy that the car seat test went well. Marc and I will continue our prayers. A few more days and you will get to be a family in your own home. :)
ReplyDeleteThe Pope family is almost home, how wonderful to be able to say that!!! Just think, by next weekend you will be home and settled in. You are a wonderful Mom and you and Michael are going to be amazing parents. God has taught us all so much through your incredible journey, let the praises ring out!!! We are all so very happy for you!!!
ReplyDeleteSarah, 1st thought, it has been a incredible journey and more than 40 and 40 nights...but God has stepped each moment with us and guided us through, around, over and beyound lots and lots...we give continual Praises to God for seeing what He has done for Samuel on day 1 and to see Samuel on day 122...on day 365...it will be so wonderful as well...we love you:)
ReplyDeleteThere is a light at the end of the tunnel and it is getting brighter and brighter. So glad to hear he passed the car seat test and is now one step closer to getting to come home. He has come so far and has taught us a great deal in faith and patience. Have the doctors said how much longer they feel he may need the oxygen once he comes home? Continuing in prayers.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see you with Samuel at home! I'm so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteHaven't seen a new post in a few days. I guess you guys are home now?
ReplyDeleteSarah those pictures are wonderful! I hope our prayers continue to come true.
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