Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Another Typical Day in the NICU (an abridged version)

The NICU is like a crazy time warp machine.  You go through those doors and 12+ hours later it feels like only a fews hours have gone by.  Each day we arrive not knowing what to expect or what will happen, and as much as each day is different, it is the same. 

-Arrive in Marlowe's room, give her lots of love
-Get update from Nurse
-Pump
-Eat breakfast
-Rounds
-Dad holds Marlowe, reads a book
-Pump
-Mom holds Marlowe, music time, Marlowe gets two ultrasounds in Mom's arms
-Surgeons examine her
-Nephrologist advises to start dialysis
-Neonatology fellow and resident examine Marlowe
-Pump
-Mom + Dad get lunch and go for a walk
-Conversation with Attending Neonatologist + Palliative Care
-Dialysis starts again, and works!
-Pump
-Nap time
-More music, bedside
-Eat dinner
-Nursing shift change
-Pump
-Go home
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4 comments:

  1. JoanneApril 14, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    Even though we are not there with you...we really are there with you every single day...much love to all...M

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  2. UnknownApril 14, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    Marlowe appreciates every moment spent with Mommy and Daddy. You all are a very special family, fortunate to have each other. You are doing a terrific job balancing everything in front of you. xo

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  3. DanielApril 17, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    We are keeping you all in our thoughts. Glad to hear you are making steady progress. Let us know if you need a meal to be dropped off or need anything else. Keep kickin butt!

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  4. Eileen703April 17, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    Thinking of you all ...

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