Just so everyone can understand

Hello friends!
I just want to make sure we are all on the same page and that everyone understand why we have asked that everyone waits to visit.

Devin was born at 36 weeks 1 day gestation age. That means he wasn't quite full term, yes he may look like a full term baby but he isn't, he is considered to be a late term preemie. We were in the NICU for twelve days due to respitory issues. Now unless you've had a child in the NICU you have no idea how scary it is in there.

Devin was flown to Tucson approximately 11 hours after he was born. He was just needing a little more help then Safford could provide. He had what they called respitory distress. He was grunting when he would take a breath and was working way too hard to keep his oxygen up. Once he got to Tucson he was doing great until about 4 am Thursday morning when he desat. One of the pockets in his lung blew out, this was only allowing his lung to partially open with each breath. He was given medicine called Surfactant, and then he had a chest tube inserted. That tube was put in to drain out all the air that had been escaping, the tube was in for two days. During this time we were not allowed to hold him and were only allowed to touch him during cares. Each day that passed after that just got better. But We were terrified the entire time and we never left him alone.

Before we were released we were given strict rules from his NICU doctor. I hope by me sharing a few with you it helps you all understand a little better.
1. No children visitors
2. Anyone that visitis has to wash with soap up to their elbows and wash their faces.
3. No visitors that have been sick in the last 5 days
4. Smokers must change their shirts before coming into contact with him
5. No going anywhere for atleast two months including church, stores, and other families houses.
6. Doctors appointments are mandatory
*These are just a few of the rules we were given.
This is RSV season and since Devin had respitory issues it will be so much easier for him to get sick again. We would appreciate that all of our friends and family respect our wishes of no visitors until the time is right. I don't want to see my son back in the NICU ever again it drained us emotionally.

I know everyone is excited and ready to meet him but my main concern is to keep him heathy! We appreciate all the love, support, and prayers! 💙