(yep he's even wearing a seatbelt)
We arrived to what would be Derek's new 'home' for the next 4-1/2 mths.
As we walked the halls of Magee Woman's Hospital(where I had him)it was a strange feeling.I questioned myself weither this was the right thing to do for Derek.Is this the best,should we take the risk and transport him to Children's Hospital? Are they going to give us/help us in ways Magee wasnt able to or is this a losing battle? I got to ride in the front of the ambulance and John followed in our car behind. It felt like the longest ride ever,but I think it took maybe 20 minutes.(Notice the ambulance is called:"Guardian Angel"-I got chills when i seen the name-this is Derek,being loaded in at Magee)
Once we got there and they unloaded Derek from the back,we started walking towards huge doors that opened automatically..and in the transport team walked pushing Derek,as I follwed behind. We would walk through a long hallway and get onto a elevator and take it to the 8th floor,where the doors opened to the NICU(the back way that only staff and transports are premitted),two long 'hallways' all occupied by tiny sick babies....like Derek! No they all didnt have NEC,but they were all sick and all in need of a MIRACLE!
We meet with the day nurse and I was allowed to see them take him from the transport bed to the NICU bed(room#869) and then was asked to wait in the waiting area or go and grab some dinner,so they could check him over and get him settled in. I kissed him and then went searching for John,who was still parking the car and navigating his way through this huge beautiful hospital.(the walk from ambulance to Derek's room only took 3 minutes)John,was getting off the elevator as I was about to enter,I explained to him that the said,it would be a hour to go and get a bite to eat,we'd been at Magee early that morning to sign papers and what not,so we were in need of some food to give us some energy.
We ate our very impressively yummy meals,made some calls to family and friends and headed back to 8A..where our son lay waiting for us. Once in his room we were greeted by his day nurse,charge nurse and many doctor's soon followed! John,and i stayed for most of the evening and spent time with Derek.It's so hard to leave your baby alone,when he is so sick..especially when you dont know if it's the last time you will see him alive.I hated leaving,it made me sick to my stomach!!
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