After eight months of anticipation and 17 days in the NICU, the Malone Quads are back together again! Chase and Sean were discharged at 1145pm! The late discharge was because of a lengthy altitude challenge test the boys underwent before discharge. The six-hour test is supposed to simulate cabin pressure in an airplane. Since our flight is 3 1/2 hrs there has been some concern about how well the Quads would manage. Some folks had even recommended we drive home! We believe it's safer to fly and the research showing effects on pre-mature infants on airplane's, is limited. Delta Airlines is providing oxygen support if needed on the journey home and our neonatology group approved the itinerary. So what does all this mean...it's time to get home!! Between work and taking care of these five boys, I may be "on-call" for life!Chase and Sean were welcomed in the Moses baskets we have set up here by William and Dylan. As you can tell by the photo its a tight fit, but reminiscent of the crib set-up they had in the NICU. Chase is almost 6lbs, Sean 5.1lbs, Dylan 4.11lbs,and William 5.5lbs!
On Friday they all went to their first pediatric visit in Scottsdale. I know what your thinking...didn't you just leave the NICU? Yes, but apparently apart of the discharge suggests a Pediatric follow-up appointment within 48hrs. Fortunately, it worked out well and Dr.Traci Hurley took William and Dylan in the morning and Chase and Sean in the afternoon. The office was less than a mile from the condo so it worked out well. We were their first set of Quads. Uncle Dwight and Aunt Pat took Michael on a excursion and Grandmother Collier, aka "mimi", had Sean and Chase.
The transition for Michael is a work in progress. So far he knows their names, likes to attempt feedings, and loves to wash his hands, unfortunately, he's developed a slight cold over the past 24hrs, so you might imagine how tough it is for him not to be able to interact as much as he would like.
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I almost forgot the "Queen Bee", she's doing well, considering the assembly line starts every 3hrs! She can't wait to get home though..that makes two of us! TMM
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Big brother is going to be busy! I never even thought of using that Boppy pillow for little ones to hold their siblings! Guess I will know next time! The boys are gorgeous as ever and Momma is looking fabulous as well. Hope the flight home gets you their fast and those babies can get acquainted with their cribs! Good luck!
Congratulations having everyone out of the hospital and getting ready to get them home! Praying for you guys in Houston, Texas!
Its amazing what prayer can do. I am so glad that they are all doing well and on there way home. Kelly you look great. We miss you coming by the office with T-Mike. Can't wait to see you all. Hugs and Love
Saray & Tamiko
That is great news..I am glad that all 4 are out of the hospital..You both are looking good.. There is nothing like HOME!! Big Brother looks so cute holding his lil brothers..What a good helper u have there!!Have a safe trip home and hope to hear more soon..
Love,Kysa,Kaylani and Debs!!
The Oklahoma crew..
Sweet news! Praise God! So excited that they had a short stay and now are headin' home.
Blessings,
The Murray Quad Crew
Trying this thing again...I posted earlier but received script errors on my end. Please accept my apologies.
Once again, Praise God for His continuance of The Malone Legacy! I prayed and will steadily pray for His blessings to rain upon this wonderful family.
Kelly, I have firsthand preemie/BF experience. Should you need an extra set of arms, I'm here. :-)
Auntie Amanda
(The Wilkes Family)
Columbus, GA
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that is so awesome! We'll hopefully have all of ours home by mid-week next week too!
CONGRATULATIONS!
I don't know you but came across your blog through another one. I'm very happy for you. The babies are beautiful and mom doesn't even look like she just had 4 babies.
I'm impressed at how long you carried them and how soon they went home. You did great!!
Hope the trip home went well. Good idea to have an adult per baby.
Best wishes to your family!!
Mommy of five
Kelly,
This is Tresa(Harris)Jennings and my sister Dionne told me about your exciting news! I googled you and found your amazing website and have read up on your beautiful family. Mike and I were blessed last year with our first, Addison Grace and she will be one next week. I will keep you and your beautiful family in my prayers and hope to talk to you and mabye visit sometime because we are not far (Atlanta). Take Care!
elope zimba
wpw what happend no more posting hope all is going good for yoru family .
I just found your site through the Burkett quads site. I am a fellow quad mom and wanted to say, YOU ARE AWESOME for carrying til 34 weeks. So jealous. My kiddos are a little over 5 weeks now (born 1/16/08) at 29 weeks. They are doing great but they are still up at the hospital. They are all healthy, we are just learning to bottle feed and breast feed (i too am pumping and trying to keep up :)) ANyways, wanted to say your kids are so cute!!!! Glad your trip back home went well, i bet its good to be back home. We thought about moving out to Phoenix to be with Dr Elliott as well!
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