You might be thinking OMG what happened…..
I have the answer…
and surprisingly…… it’s not a bad one…..
Over a year ago, plans were set in motion for Rockford Memorial Hospital’s Women’s and Children’s Unit, including their NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), to be moved to a new “prime real estate” location on the other side of the city.
shrug/ ok?
It didn’t concern me in the least, That is until my two grandson’s became patients of the NICU, included in the move.
Ok time for me to pay attention!!!!!
I don’t know if you have ever bought a brand new computer, car etc… I have, and I swore never to do it again. (let someone else deal with the bugs, kinks, problems)
I feel the same about a new hospital.
Nope not for me…
Get yourself all moved and set up. Let 100 other people go first…..
Do you get my point?
Unfortunately, this time, I didn’t have a choice.
I have been listening to “the buzz” about MOVING DAY every day for the last month while visiting my grandson’s in the NICU. I have heard stories about how they will be renting 30 ambulances. There will be 140 nurses on staff. One baby with it’s team of nurses will be leaving the old hospital via ambulance every 15 mins beginning at 5 am. 100 + patients will be settled in the new hospital by 3 pm.
Are you doubtful?
So was I.
I was doubtful enough that I parked my ass between my grandsons early Saturday morning to “keep an eye” on things. Almost 30 babies would be moved before them, but I was going to be there watching and waiting….just in case.
After watching what appeared to be a “fine oiled machine” for several hours, I finally felt comfortable that the hospital just might be able to pull their plan off, so I left…..
They did it. All babies had been relocated to their new “homes” by the time we got to the new hospital at 2. I won’t claim that this is a “state of the art” facility, but who am I to judge? I do however like that now the boys have their own room, and it’s even got a view.
If you would like to read the full story from the paper, it’s here.
I am going to try to share what I have learned about NICU’s and preemies later this week, but for now, let me give you the update that both boys are over 6 lbs, and begun taking a portion of their feedings from a bottle 🙂
This is wonderful Grace! I’m so happy to hear your grandsons are doing well and gaining weight. The news about them taking feedings from the bottle sounds promising also. Wishing you a year full of blessings!
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They still have more milestones to reach but yes beginning some bottle feeding is good. They would have been 35 in utero this last friday, so im hoping for more strides in the next couple weeks 😀
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You crack me up! This will be a great move and now that its over, and oiled, I think you’ll enjoy the new space.
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Hey Grace, so happy to read that your grandbabies are improving! I don’t know if I have missed your posts but I hadn’t seen you around for a while, so I emailed you. SO thankful I saw your post today!
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Ty for looking out for me Wendi! I’m sorry that I didn’t get an email, but I really appreciate the gesture. This new hospital is closer to home and now that the holidays are over, I hope to start spending more time here again
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I am just thankful that you are back and things are ok as they can be! 🙂 I missed you!
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Sounds like the worst is over. Whew!
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lol always an adventure steve…. how is your adventure going?
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Ending today. Been in the 70s and low 80s every day. Back to the 20s tonight 😞
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stuff some of that warmth in your suitcase? I hope you had a good time..safe travels 🙂
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Back to the grind tomorrow
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This is wonderful news!!! The boys are doing so well. And, protective loving grandma looks good on you!!!! So much love!
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What a fierce grandma you are–and they look so cosy:-)
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heh ty susan, if I am half the gpa that my parents were, i will count that as a good thing. I am glad to be able to be with them in the nicu, it would be killing me if I couldn’t…they are getting stronger every day, and are both over 7 lbs now, starting bottles etc
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My own son was in the NICU for 5 days, so I know a little of what it’s like–hope they’re home soon!
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That must’ve been a very stressful day, but what dedication from the staff (and you) to make it all run smoothly. Good to hear the babies are making great progress and it must be lovely knowing they’re nearer to you 🙂
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So so happy to hear that.
Though this is a Jan post, I guess I missed it. I hope your grand kids are doing great.
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