Four weeks old! 2 lbs. and 8.6 oz.

NICU day #28 of 127

The doctors say that I am almost stable enough to be moved to Providence Everett Medical Center so I can be closer to home. My mommy and daddy are overjoyed! I have to do my part of course. I need to weigh at least 1200 grams (2 lbs. 10oz.), must be apnea free for 2 days, and can manage full feedings through my nasal tube. “I’m going to do my best mommy! Daddy I know I can do it! We will be in Everett soon and closer to home!”

Bad news. The insurance company won’t cover the expense of an ambulance to move me to Everett. Mommy, daddy, Auntie MoMo and grandma are heartbroken! But daddy says we aren’t taking “no” for an answer. The best thing for my health and the health of our family, is to be in Everett. After a second rejection, mommy and daddy tell the nurse that they will pay for the ambulance themselves – it’s that important to move me closer to home.