Operation Stork – The eagle has landed!

Landon has been paroled, for good behavior! He’s home, he’s happy, and so are we. It was a long night but we all made it through! We’d like to share with you some pictures (of course) and a poem that Landon wrote for his outstanding NICU team.

Through the Eyes of Landon:  

No more Wires
No more Pokes
No more freezing Stethoscopes

No more Beeping
Or Blood Gas
No more life in Plexiglas

No more CPAP
No more Crits
No more neighbor baby …. Fits

No more Tubing
Or Pulse Ox
No more warm Isolet Box

No more Bagging
Or Desats
No more Volunteer made Hats

No more Oil
In my Feeds
No more pulling off my Leads

No more Bradies
Or Head Scans
No more changing doctor’s Plans

I’M GOING HOME
I’M FREE AT LAST
MY NICU LIFE IS IN THE PAST!

Mom thought it would be funny for dad to ride out with Landon:Landon and Dad wheeled out

Here’s Landon in his carseat for the lengthy 3 minute trip home: Landon in a carseat

Landon with Mom in his bedroom: Landon and Mom in bedroom

Two pictures of Lando in his crib:

Landon in his crib

Landon in his crib

A tiscket a tasket, L-Dizzle in a basket: (by the way what the hay is a tiscket and a tasket anyway)

Landon in a basket

Hope that’s enough pictures for you!!

Comments

Operation Stork – The eagle has landed! — 26 Comments

  1. He is so cute! I see you have a little bit of Omi in you, nice poem! So glad you are all safe and cozy at home.
    Love,
    Bri, Kelly, Em, and Zach

  2. How wonderful that you are now in your own home! Landon looks wonderful..cute and healthy! Cute poem, Jay, such talent! I bet you two are just filled with emotion and happiness! I am so very happy for you! Jo

  3. Wonderful! I am so happy for EVERYONE!! I can’t believe you put him down long enough to take all those pictures. Take good care of him (and yourselves) and have fun. Time will fly so enjoy every second. Talk soon. Love, Suzanne

  4. This is great! Notice that he likes to sleep in the “Champion” position (hands raised towards sky)? I wonder if hes dreaming of coming in 1st.

  5. I’m so happy for you guys! Landon looks peaceful. Hopefully you will get some rest and enjoy every morsel of him. Last night I had drinks with Lindy in NY! We went down memory lane. Sarah – if you see Lindy, she owes you a hug from me.
    Love,
    Julia

  6. YEAH!!! He is so cute in his big boy carseat. It really looked like Jason was holding Landon while riding in the wheelchair. And his friend is adorable. Talk about having a lifelong friend. Congratulations. You three amazing, and the poem was great. Love Lindy

  7. We are so happy for you! Tonight at dance we were talking about Landon coming home and how we can’t wait to meet him. Congratulations!!
    Lynn etc…..

  8. comment number 4 by: Suzanne
    April 3rd, 2006 at 3:32:24 pm e

    Hey Jay. After your little lecture on the time change, it was funny to see the time on your blog is an hour slow!

    Good catch Suzanne! Looks like I should check all my clocks (including the blogs clock) before being a smarty-pants!

  9. Welcome Home LandoLakes!!! you get some good sleep and make your mommy, daddy, gamma shee happy!; don’t scare the kitties and dog! your crib is beautiful; your hands are precious and your face is adorable; we are all gonna wanto just eat you up when we finally get our hands on you; I know it will be a while! love, auntie d, unc o and cuzes ari and e.

  10. I am so very happy for you all, bringing your “little man” home. He is so beautiful. Your photos, and messages are wonderful. God Bless… Taj..

  11. WOOHOO!! I am so happy for you! He looks so content; like he knows he can rest now b/c he’s HOME!! I hope you know this doesn’t mean the blogs should stop! However, if they slow down a bit we understand!

  12. I am so excited for you all. Landon has filled out so much. I cant get over his size and being home at 3lb 11 oz. He has a super cute nursery too! I absolutely love his blanket. Take care all!

  13. What a wonderful day! I am so excited for you all. The crib looks almost as good as Landon (which is tough competition). Sending my love and warm wishes! Kara

  14. Welcome home Landon! We are all so happy for you guys. We still want pictures. lots and lots.
    We all send our love and can’t wait to meet him.
    Jessenia, Dan, Noah and Luckie

  15. Love your poem, little Landy!!! and the pictures. Now I can’t get off the computer because I keep having to check how your first night at home went. You have regular baby cheeks already, just can’t wait to see them in person and maybe hold you, and whisper all my wishes for you into your little ear… and maybe some songs and stories about your heritage, and maybe we’ll even discuss what life is all about and what you can do about making it The Best for you and the world around you. Love U – little guy! your omiGG

  16. I love that he’s home–and that he’s taking it so calmly. Car seat: worth sleeping through. Crib: good for sleeping. Basket: great for napping. He looks terrific, pink and healthy in every shot. Congratulations!

  17. WAH-HOOOOOOO!!!
    [applause, applause, applause, standing-O, applause, applause!]
    Great News! We’ve been out of town for a few days & just saw this – WAH-HOOOOOOO!!!