Woohoo!

The discharge coordinator came for a first visit today, and boy was that exciting. She sets up everything Micah needs to come home (medical supplies, doctors visits, nursing care). We're pretty sure we will have a nurse at the house at least a few days a week. That's a pretty strange thought, but I'm sure it'll be nice. We have to find something in the vicinity of our house that does that, so if anyone has any ideas let me know. We got a heads up on a doctor for Micah, someone that Linda knows takes her kids there. We were also offered a private room for Micah until he goes home, which would be nice as well. 6 weeks of being with 5 other babies all day long is getting old. We're not sure when it'll happen, but it seems like it will. The room has its own bathroom, and a chair that pulls out into a bed as well as a desk. We think Travis will get more work done this way which is great! She seemed to think we wouldn't be here too terribly much longer, but it's hard to say. I'm guessing another 3 weeks, but we'll see.

Micah is 6 weeks old today! He's just over 21" and hanging out around 7 # 5 oz. He seems so big to us!

To answer the one measly trach question... How long will he need it? Well, who knows really. Dr. Elluru (ENT) seemed to think it wouldn't be forever, but probably a few years. It depends if Micah can protect his airway, and if they can get malformation under control very well. We hope by the time he's ready for preschool, but neither of us are holding our breath.

We were able to get Micah up today for the first time since Wednesday morning, and we were so excited! We held him for HOURS today... It was great. He had his first trach change, and all went very smoothly.

All in all, a great Monday. How often can you say that? God is good.