We are definitely seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. But we also know there's a bridge and perhaps another entirely new tunnel on the path ahead. Let me be clear here in order to avoid any confusion. The end of this tunnel represents an exit from the NICU and getting home. It does not represent a cure or healing of whatever it is that ails Rory, the exact identity of which is still very much up in the air. It just means we've reached a level of stability and normalcy that will allow us to continue the investigation from the comfort of our own home, with frequent visits back to the doctor.
Rory hit the 75 ml target feeds today. With the progress Rory has made, and pending no distention or other change in her status, we could be discharged by Thursday or Friday of this week. Meanwhile, the labs pulled this morning are being sent off to the Mayo Cinic for analysis. Those results will probably take quite a while. For those not in the know, 'labs' is hipster hospital speak for blood samples.
With regard to going home, we've learned not to get too excited by the wispers of good news, but we think this could be real.
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