Sunday was an exciting day. Kina came home!! Wayne and I drove up together to pick her up. There were many things we had to do before we could take her home. We passed off our Infant CPR, reviewed her eating schedule and care instructions, talked to the surgeons and doctors, made follow up appointments with the pediatric surgeons, met with the lactations specialists, OT/PT people, dietitians, nurse practitioner, and social worker. You've heard that it takes a village to raise a child?. . .they take it literally here at Primary's. :) It was so nice to meet with so many people who care so much about Kina. I felt slightly nervous about all the instructions they gave me about caring for Kina - just scared I would forget something somewhere - but I took notes to make sure I would remember. Wayne had brought some BYU stuff up for all the nurses that had given him such a hard time - he passed it out to everyone and they all loved it. Finally, after everything was signed off and taken care of, we said our goodbyes. It was the hardest saying goodbye to Nancy - she's been such a wonderful nurse and such a blessing to us and Kina.
It was kinda surreal - leaving Kina's home for the first month of her life - Primary Children's Hospital, fourth floor, NICU, room #1, bed #1. It's funny - I think I'm going to miss this place. Not miss having Kina in here, but just miss the people and the place, I guess.
Nancy walked us out. It was Kina's first time outside. I don't think she was very impressed - she slept right through it.
Loading up the car and heading HOME!! Can you tell Wayne was happy?
Welcome HOME, KINA!!
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A very touching story. I'm sure words don't even come to mind to express your feelings. God bless you all.
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