Saturday, March 31, 2012

Day 27: Getting Ready to Head Home

   Quinlan and his parents are getting ready for his arrival home. This means lots of last minute errands to get the house ready, advice from the NICU nurses regarding care and feeding, and spending time resting up for the big change ahead.

  Quinlan woke up well rested this morning after another night of excellent bottle feeds and was quite awake and interactive when his parents came in this morning. He breast fed at 8 AM, and then dad gave him a bottle at 1030. Mom and dad then walked to Cambridgeside Galleria to take care of any last minute shopping as Quinlan is not allowed in any shopping centers upon discharge. In fact, given his immature immune system, Quinlan is not supposed to visit any indoor crowded areas, interact with any young children, and avoid all sick people. He will also not be put in any child care facility for 6 months to a year. This means we will be looking for someone to care for Quinlan in our home once mom and dad are both working.... any takers?? He is quite cute :)



Oh, forgot to mention that Quinlan is now 5 lb 12 oz. He is no longer "preemie" size and is fitting in the newborn clothes that he received from friends.

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