We got news that we will be heading to step down today...and in hospital time, that means we got notice about 30 minutes before we were expected to move! Jake was taking care of Evan all day so that meant I had to quickly pack everything up and move it all by myself. Jake was not thrilled with this news since he wasn't there to help but we managed just fine and were thankful to be one step closer to going home.
In step down, your nurse pretty much leaves you be unless you need something, which is nice. Less interruptions, less noise, less tests, etc. I also no longer had to ask to hold Titus and was responsible for all his care, including baths, diaper changes, giving medications, etc. which is wonderful!
I knew the step down unit was our last stop before we would be discharged so I was initially thrilled to be there...however that enthusiasm quickly faded as we were placed in a smaller room than we had in the CICU and it was shared with another family. That experience was interesting to say the least. The patient was a teenage boy who insisted on watching horrible day time TV shows and I was trying to breastfeed which made for some awkward moments. Luckily, they were discharged a few hours later and no one else was scheduled to replace them, so Ty and I ended up getting the room to ourselves.
Big news of the day: His arterial line was removed and they completed his post surgery ECHO and EKG. At this point, all they are monitoring is his weight to make sure he is gaining before we can go home. And this is where, to my surprise, things started to get really challenging....
Ty and Papa
Its so nice to see him without any tape or accessories on his face!
Changing his incision and chest tube dressings....such a strong boy!
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