We can hardly believe that we are here. July 4th, Zoe and Sawyer's original due date, and 100 days into this journey. Yesterday, on day 99, exactly 14 weeks after Zoe was born, and at 6:38pm, the same time she was born, she was transferred out of intensive care and downstairs to the infant special care unit. This is a major step toward homecoming and we are totally shocked that we have made it this far. Zoe has made incredible leaps and bounds this week and is doing very well. She is on minimal oxygen on her nasal canula, getting all of her feeds through breastfeeding or bottle feeding, and is looking downright anxious to get out of the hospital.
It was with very mixed feelings that we left the NICU. We have made some good friends there - the doctors, the nurses, the respiratory therapists, the secretaries, and even some of the janitorial service. We have spent countless hours there, crying, laughing, sitting quietly, grieving, and more. Through it all, our friends upstairs have been with us and we really treasure them for this. It is very hard to thank people who have saved the life of your child. What do you say? Thank you thank you thank you. We will never forget you on the 6th floor!
I know everyone is anxious to know when Zoe will come home - and that includes us! We will keep you all posted. We are hopeful that it will be soon. Now, we just need to get her room done!
9 comments:
All this waiting.....now you have the frantic push to get everything ready at home for little miss Z. Welcome to the next stage of parenthood. We could not be any happier for the three of you. Much love, Abby and Lexie
Little Sawyer lives on in his sister's resilience. So happy that Zoe has graduated to the second floor and is one step closer to going home and leaving that hospital far behind! Charlotte can't wait to meet her cousin. Lots of love to all of you.
Caoimhe is so excited to meet this Zoe gal we keep talking about so much! I know these two will be getting up to no good before we know it!
Love,
Carrie, Nathan, & Caoimhe
Oh, we are so grateful! What a wonderful gift on day 99. Zoe girl -- congratulations!! Mom and Dad -- know you are thrilled. We, too, thank those in NICU who have taken care, for so long, of your sweet bundle. We love you all, Uncle Pat and Pam
Wonderful, wonderful news! Thank you for the beautiful photos of Zoe's sweet cheeks; it's easy to picture her at home.
Go Zo!
Hope & Stephen
What an incredible accomplishment for your family! Congratulations! I'll keep cheering you on every step of the way and can't wait to see that next step of you guys enjoying each other at home!
Love,
Abby
Great move Zoe! Hi Margo, it's Heather E from ghs ecology class, A Links shared your blog with my and oh man, what a year it's been for you guys! I'm moved by your trials, your loss, your strength and your love. Much love to you!
Keep on growing, Zoe baby! You look great and I can't wait to see you at home.
Lots of love,
myra
Congrats Margo Neil and Zoe! I am so proud of all of you. How about a post about what you guys need now that Zoe will be on her way home soon? With all this time in the hospital, I have a feeling you haven't been showered with baby gifts in the way you ought to be. What do you guys need, want, have already?
Love, Becky
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