The parting details...

We received news that Teo was headed toward discharge at about 7:30 this morning. It worked out perfectly - he enjoyed a good feeding then received his morning medicines including a shot of morphine. I had stayed at the hospital overnight so was there and ready for the morning's events. Ryan arrived soon after with a shot for me - of espresso and other caffeine for him. Within 40 minutes, a resident nurse came in to remove the chest tubes that remained. It required another nurse to hold him still, a pull and suture on both sides. Teo wasn't ecstatic at first but he felt the upside shortly after.
We were then whisked away for an echocardiogram - not with sedation this time - a quick one checking for fluid around the heart and for expected function. When the doctors came for rounds this morning, they told us we'd be out by noon! All looked good with the echo, all remaining wires were removed and we signed the papers.
It took awhile to get the prescriptions filled and everything packed away. We're now just packing and cleaning at RMH before we hit the road. What a whirlwind!
Here are pictures of Teo waving and saying thanks to all the doctors, nurses and staff. Mom Karin ready to whisk Teo away in his cuddly blanket. And Dad Ryan doing the better thing and seatbelting him in.
See you at home soon!
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