What was the first vehicle you rode in? Probably your parents' car. Today, Carsten cruised in an ambulance over to Arkansas Childrens Hospital (ACH). And his mom was discharged from UAMS today. Walking more but still sore. She walked the long and winding halls of ACH to get back to see him and feed him. As we were leaving UAMS, the nursing staff gave us the attached certificate with Carsten's footprints on it. We loved it.
Overall, it was a big day for the little man. All the commotion of moving out of one nursery warmer to an ambulance to another nursery warmer at another hospital followed by an evaluation at that hospital staff. Consequently, he slept a ton at ACH. Two great developments -- The medical staff reduced the amount of oxygen they are giving him to supplement his breathing and he is feeding on a bottle very well. His individual oxygen intake and feeding are the two major concerns for us and will be the primary factors on when he is able to come home. Big prayer requests there.
Just getting started...
2 comments:
Hey big guy! Jime, Gabo and I are so excited you are already here! You are adorable... remember i'm probably going to be your favorite auntie since i'm going to make your parents bring you down on some cool mexican vacations!
Congratulations Chad and Kari, Carsten is awesome, we need to seriously plan family vacations in the future so we can all hang out!
We love you!
I don't know you but I saw the picture on your blog and had a flash back to last year. As I read through your blog my chest hurt from a well of memories. Our little boy was born premature and spend time in NICU on oxygen and a feeding tube. They were the most painful days of my life. Luckily as with your baby they are stronger than we are and he pulled through and just celebrated his first b day. I send you the best and wanted to let you know that you have a stranger in Las Vegas that supports what you have been through.
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