Gabriel is coming home today!
It is Tuesday, January 19th, exactly one month after Gabriel was born and the doctors have said that Gabriel is ready to go home today.
I was wondering what the hospital would do if a parent demanded to leave with their child prior to the doctors recommendation? Does the parent get to make the call or does the doctor have final say in the care of a baby?
At any rate…
Brittany and I both stayed at a parent room last night with Gabriel. The room is a bit is a bit like a university dorm room but in the hospital. All the stories that we’ve heard about the sleepless nights were certainly true. I woke up this morning (after not being terribly helpful last night) feeling totally hung over. I guess I was baby drunk last night.
The baby seat has been fastened, the final paperwork is being done and later today we’ll bring Gabriel home, one month after his birth and almost one month before his due date….
on January 27th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
Hey Joe, 16 years ago at the end of this month we were in a similar situation with our daughter, although as you know her struggle at 26 weeks was tougher, it has all the same emotions and concerns when its your child. Enjoy the sleepless nights!