Sunday, November 06, 2005

Day 54: Matriculation

Today Aerin gave us the best anniversary present we ever got - she moved up to the PCN (Progressive Care Nursery). We found out when we went in for her morning bottle (she took half of it and all of her evening bottle) that she was going up today. Even though I knew she was on the list, I was still surprised. She went up at 3:00 p.m.

It's very different up there. Aerin is the only baby in an isolette and the other babies are all so big. There are hardwood floors, which make the unit look less clinical. There are more windows, too. The nurses are as nice and professional as the ones in the NICU. I have yet to meet a nurse who isn't nice and extremely competent at Henrico Doctors'.

Aerin had a great day. She had the excitement of her first elevator ride and is still on room air (21%) at 0.3 liters. She is nearing the 4 pound mark - she's 3 pounds, 11.7 ounces.

No comments: