Homeward Bound

Daylight came, finally. Last night was long for me but peaceful for Lane. My mind kept going to dark and scary places with the whole low platelet issue. The blood was drawn, the numbers came back and they were up slightly. Thank you God! Dr. Reiderer came in (again with the computer) and said that he was fine with us going home. Still couldn't really explain it but most importantly he didn't think it was any kind of cancer. No need for anymore tests this time. We are to keep a log of Lane's temp for a week or so. I asked at what temp to bring him back and he said to base it on Lane's appearance as well as temp. Low temp, looks good, stay and try to warm him. Low temp, looks bad, bring him in. This goes back to the 1st thing Dr. Walsh taught us in the NICU: watch the baby, not the numbers. Numbers have their place and tell us things we do need to know but so many times people get caught up in them that they forget to look at child. Lane's numbers are different but it's just the way he is. Praise God that Dr. Reiderer understands this or else we could be here indefinitely. We are back on the 4th floor after all ( they converted Pod A of the NICU to patient rooms).

So for now I'll eat my last box of Milk Duds, wait on my discharge papers and reflect on this go 'round. Decent nurses, great care partners and two of the best attending pediatricians we've had, the absolute greatest IV therapist ever ( a lady named Mercedes who got Lane on the very 1st try.) We WILL be requesting her again. A visit from Dr. Morgan, late one evening (more like 8:00 at night) just to see what was up, a long overdue visit from Sarah and lots of time to think back on the past 4 1/2 years. SO many memories on this floor. It's where our journey began in a sense. The place where my life changed so drastically so long ago. It was both strange and familiar to be back there. Passing by the 2 rooms we had during our Pod A stay was bittersweet. This whole journey is full of immense joy and unbelievable sadness, laughter and tears, darkness and light. but it's also brought many blessings and more than a few miracles. It's our life and I will cherish every moment.