When babies in the NICU are doing very well and reach a status where they are very stable and just need to grow and wait to mature before they can go home, they often move to the 'Grower/Feeder' room. It sounds like we are referring to cattle or some kind of livestock, but in seriousness, this is a very good sign of a baby getting healthy. This move also frees up bed space for sicker and newer babies that are just born or transferred to Saint Luke's on the Plaza, which is a referral center for high risk pregnancies in a 100 mile radius.
This move was made by KelliAnne yesterday. She is in the old NICU at Saint Luke's now that does not have all the bells and whistles because she does not currently need them. We are happy to accommodate new parents and their sick babies because in our opinion the more room at Saint Luke's on the Plaza means a better chance at a good start for a preemie. They are nothing short of miracle workers and it is clear that everyone that works there has been called to do that specific job.
The nurses did caution us that many times babies for whatever reason may take a step back to the main NICU, but we are knocking on wood, and continuing to pray that she can stay here until our calf can move home.
Glad to hear it..this is a great step. I remember when Tru was made a similar move at Shawnee Mission--step in the right direction.
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