Car seat test

Now that he is eating, his ticket home is to pass the car seat test: 90 minutes in the car seat without "de-sating," which means keeping his blood oxygen saturation between 75-85%. And keeping his heart rate from jumping up.

His first attempt was last night. He only lasted 10 minutes before he de-sated and his pulse was too high. Poor baby! I think he had anxiety from sitting in his car seat for the very first time...but that's just my theory. We will try again tonight, and every night until he can be comfortable in his seat. I consider us extremely lucky that the car seat test is his only hold up.

As much as I want him to come home, I only want him home if he's ready. Every heart family has a story about being discharged and having to turn around and get readmitted within a few days.

No rush baby Santi, take your time. You'll come home exactly when you are suppose to.