One giant leap for Wyatt Koger

Today was a HUGE day for Wyatt. It was his first time being outside, his first time in a car seat, and his first time riding in a vechicle. We are so proud of his progress... he is such a big boy. Wyatt was transferred to Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital- . It was sad to leave Johns Hopkins. It was the place where Wyatt was born, where he fought for his life, and where we made many friendships with other families, nurses, and doctors. Today Dr. Berkowitz and the nurse practicner, Kristen from the PICU came down to say bye to Wyatt. The exceptional nurse, Charla was his nurse today and helped us pack up for the journey. It's bitter sweat to leave, but we have to. Mt. Washington is a re-hab hosipital and a step down. It's a tiny hosipital and very different from the hustle and bustle of Hopkins. The parking is free and we can park next to the front entrance... much better than the mile walk to his room and it saves us from spending $90.00 a month for parking at Hopkins (and that's using coupons!!) and the cafeteria is cheaper. Wyatt is in a room (same level of the parking lot) with three other babies and one nurse. Wyatt's doctor will be his doctor through the duration of his stay, which is different from Hopkins where doctors rotated on a regular basis along with many residents. One difference which is a nuisance, is that anyone that comes in contact with the patients must wear a gown, mask, and gloves during RSV season, so that means all day long I have to look like an alein to Wyatt!! Washing hands was satisfactory at the NICU at Hopkins, but at this hospital, you look like you are prepared for war!! At Mt. Washington, Wyatt will have playtime every day with the Child Life staff along with occupational therapy and physical therapy. It is nice calm, quiet atmosphere, even though I would much rather have him at home. As of now, it is projected that he will stay there for one month, then go back to Hopkins for G-tube surgery and then home... we still have a long road a head of us, but we are making progress. We are so proud of our little boy and we are so thankful for all the doctors and nurses at Johns Hopkins for saving his life. We are also thankful for Wyatt's two friends, Jack and Drew. Best of luck to them in their families. They will be in our prayers.