Moms who consider themselves “NICU grads” received a detailed look at how Akron Children’s new NICU is taking shape and weighed in on some remaining questions posed by the architects.
Akron Children’s to undertake $200 million expansion
Akron Children’s is launching a $200 million expansion of its Akron campus to meet the current and future needs of children and their families.
Next stop – urology
We had an appointment with the pediatric urology department to check to see where Jordan falls in the bladder department. He has not had to be cathed thus far and has been able to urinate on his own. Even with the encouraging words from our doctors so far, it was a little unnerving to go […]
Jordan’s final days in the NICU
Jordan has one less tube today. The NG (feeding) tube came out because our neonatologist said we could feed the little guy on demand to try to increase his intake. We are really pushing to get the ok to get home. We’ve had visits from the occupational, physical and speech therapists. Jordan’s head and neck […]
Reflecting on days 6 and 7 of Jordan’s NICU stay
Jordan’s head continues to appear less swollen. We are so thankful the shunt seems to be working as it should. We officially checked in at Akron Children’s Reinberger Family Center, near the NICU. The rooms are available on a night-to-night basis so you check in and out daily. It’s so convenient to be so close to […]
Recounting days 4 and 5 of Jordan’s NICU stay
I am so thankful Dr. Stewart wrote a pass for me to leave Akron General for as long as I wanted while I was still admitted. On Thursday, June 16, we made it over in time to attempt one last breastfeed before Jordan’s shunt placement. It was still a little challenging due to him having […]