My Rockstar is coming home!!! (and a question)

PhillyGal34 · July 2012

they just told us that he is coming home tomorrow!!!!!!!! YAY for independence day!!!! I cannot believe it, it doesn't feel real! He's up to 4 lbs, 11 oz and 19 inches and has been on his own eating schedule for a few days. I found out that he tore his NG tube out and they decided to see if he could handle it without it and apparently he knew he was ready! all the discharge testing went well (except hearing... please see question below) and we did our overnight last night and we are getting the house ready for him now... we were putting a lot of stuff off to avoid getting our hopes up and well, now we need it! I know we still have a long road ahead of us but I cannot believe he'll be home with me!!!

Question- he was referred for his left ear but his right ear was fine. They told me that a lot of times the screening doesn't really mean there is a problem but is this accurate? we are going to see a specialist in a few weeks but of course this has me worried. I am sure he can hear because when there is a loud noise he startles but that doesn't mean he can hear out of both ears. any thoughts (and especially positive stories) are appreciated!!!!

vsalt31 · July 2012

Hi, I can't answer your question regarding the hearing, but wanted to say Congratulations!!! Soooo very excited for you.

PhillyGal34 · July 2012

Thank you!!!!

Trishie143 · July 2012

Yay, congratulations on LO coming home!!! It will be such a wonderful and exciting day for you.

I hope all goes well with the specialist.

Belleza907 · July 2012

Yay for coming home! E failed her hearing test in one ear the first time around in the NICU. They told us not to worry, and that sometimes if they get a little antsy during the test, it can skew the results. All of E's subsequent hearing tests have been normal in both ears.

DrRx · July 2012

Congratulations!!!! Bet you never thought that you would love the word discharge, huh?

I'm sorry that I have no info on the hearing, but GL at your appointment in a few weeks with the specialist!

wonderinggg · July 2012

sending positive vibes for the hearing; lo also failed his left ear in low frequencies(his 3 month test) and has to be rechecked in 2 months. dont know the outcome yet but hope all goes well for both.

haziedaze · July 2012

So happy for you! The hearing test often has false referrals, things will probably check out just fine with the audiologist. If not, check back in here, there are definitely some preemie momma's who are dealing with hearing loss and would be happy to answer any questions that come up.

PhillyGal34 · July 2012

Thank you all! I can't believe I got sleep last night... I feel like a kid on Christmas!

And thanks for the advice on the testing. The dr doesn't seem worried but of course he sees this all the time. We will just have to see... One day at a time!

Bluebird2318 · July 2012

I'm sorry; I know absolutely nothing with regards to hearing testing... But regarding the discharge: CONGRATULATIONS! That is wonderful, and I think it is so cool that July 4th will always hold that extra special meaning to you.

If you didn't love fireworks before, I think you're going to love them now! Would be a really sweet thing to share with your LO too; I know when I was young my mom always used to tell me that the leaves on the trees changed colors for me because it was my birthday.