I was discharged on Thursday and let me tell you, that was the longest process ever. The nurses and staff started coming in at 7AM and all had something to inform/educate me about or check on me etc. By the end of it all, I didn't even get a chance to call the NICU to check on my sons for my morning check. I finally got the call made and heard what I needed to. The babies were doing just fine and I didn't need to worry. I told their nurse that we would be over as soon as I received my complimentary wheelchair ride to our car. That process took FOREVER. At one point I told Randy that my head was going to start to spin and flames were going to shoot out of my ears. Note to self, if we are ever doing something like this again, I must remember to have patience upon discharge. There was a lot of deep breathing yesterday morning.
When we finally got to our babies, we had the meeting with their doctor and a cardiologist. Griffin does have a small defect but, we knew that was a possibility with him due to him having a two-vessle umbilical cord. We haven't mentioned much about this because everyone has reassured us that it will not affect him from everything that they can tell so far. They just want to watch him to make sure nothing changes as he matures. As I mentioned, the boys had the small heart murmers. Well, Gavin did indeed outgrow his. Griffin's is being caused by a narrow valve. We again were told to not worry about 
this as it can correct itself as he matures. He will have 2 more ultrasounds to follow up with this. One at 1mo and one at 3mo. If at the 3 mo one it measures where it does right now, he will have zero issues going forward. If it changes measurements, then it could indicate he would need 
something when he is an adult. Like a 40 something adult. They said it wouldn't affect his life as a child at all. No matter what, he will be able to play like any other kid and just relax and enjoy life to its fullest. They said he measured just a small amount outside of what they consider normal. So, all in all, no worries. Although I have to say it was scary to sit with a cardiologist no matter what you are talking about when it comes to your child.
this as it can correct itself as he matures. He will have 2 more ultrasounds to follow up with this. One at 1mo and one at 3mo. If at the 3 mo one it measures where it does right now, he will have zero issues going forward. If it changes measurements, then it could indicate he would need 
something when he is an adult. Like a 40 something adult. They said it wouldn't affect his life as a child at all. No matter what, he will be able to play like any other kid and just relax and enjoy life to its fullest. They said he measured just a small amount outside of what they consider normal. So, all in all, no worries. Although I have to say it was scary to sit with a cardiologist no matter what you are talking about when it comes to your child.
You made me smile remembering my discharge! It was much the same, wanting to be in the NICU, but having to sit around in your baby-less room. GRR. The boys look great, keep up the good work!
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