A reason to be released

Creative thinking from Auntie and Ma

Ways to be kicked out of the NICU....

15. Speak in Pig Latin and request a translator. Ia ond'ta understanda.

14. Set up SARS scanning at the door and offer to use thermometers to do rectal temperatures on visitors.

13. Play with equipment and press buttons.

12. Film an animal documentary using the babies and wild creatures.

11. Speak about myself in third person.
"Ma is really tired tonight but still cannot sleep" "Ma would like to discuss care plans"

10. Stop wearing pants. Replace with yellow gown.

9. Open supplies by the dozen.

8. Do morning routine in NICU. Ex. Brush teeth and blowdry hair at bedside.

7. Request boiling water to sterilize instead of using the microwave.

6. Demand sterile water for bathtime to fill tub.

5. Always ask for a second opinion.
"Ma can you come in at 3pm for a bottle?"
"Can I get a second opinion?"

4. Sing lullabies each day from 3 - 4. From 4 - 5 is "Carrie"-o-kee.

3. Wear a stethoscope and ask people to speak into it.

2. Continuously touch your eyeball (Sorry Dee!)

1. Replace milk in specimen bottle with urine.