A mother shares her excitement and emotional journey as her daughter Maisie is set to come home from the hospital after passing her car seat test. She expresses her determination to bring Maisie home, reflecting on her positive attitude and interactions with the nurses and doctors. The video captures the joyous moment when Maisie finally arrives home, meets family members, and is united with her twin brother Wesley. The mother is overwhelmed with gratitude for the NICU staff and the support she received during this challenging time. The family celebrates being together at home without the need for hospital visits.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker received a call from the hospital about bringing in Maisie's car seat.
2. Maisie needed to pass a car seat test to be discharged from the hospital.
3. The speaker was hopeful that Maisie would be discharged in the next couple of days.
4. Maisie had been doing well and finishing more bottles.
5. The speaker had a conversation with the doctors without the nurses present.
6. The speaker overheard the nurses talking about Maisie's progress and the possibility of her going home.
7. The nurse, Sarah, told the speaker that Maisie could go home that day.
8. The speaker brought a Christmas onesie for Maisie to wear when she came home.
9. Maisie passed the car seat test and was discharged from the hospital.
10. The speaker is grateful to the NICU nurses and staff for taking care of Maisie.
11. Maisie weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces when she was discharged from the hospital.
12. The speaker's other child, Wesley, weighed 6 pounds 7 ounces when he was born.
13. The speaker is relieved to be at home with both babies and not have to visit the hospital daily.
14. The speaker is grateful for the support and encouragement from family, friends, and online community during the difficult time.