I had a problem. Once Eddie was put on oxygen , it made leaving a lot more taxing. On top of already having to take his apnea monitor everywhere, I now had a big whopping oxygen tank for when he sleeps, because he can not maintain his o2 saturation See this link. His numbers drop in to the low 70's. We have been direly warned that this can damage his developing brain if we don't stay on top of it.
I wanted to get a wagon to pull him around in, instead of a stroller, because, take my word for it, a stroller lacks the room the hold all the stuff he comes with. Dragging him around in the stroller was a huge trial. I take public transportation to most of his doctors visits, because it saves a lot of money in gas, but a lot of times it was cumbersome and awkward. (Like lifting him out of the stroller and having the whole thing tip over in the middle of the aisle of the train while he is crying) I had one on our Wal-Mart wish list, but had not really expected anyone to get it. It was more of save our pennies kind of thing.
Some friends of ours, D&J, My husband's co-workers, and all around great people asked us to take the wagon off of our list, that they would get it for us.
I cried. I am very, very thankful.
We added Velcro straps to the side under the rail to strap the tank in. There is lots of storage under the seat, a lot of cup holders and a little cooler bag, which , while intended for food, fits the apnea monitor perfectly. It even has an umbrella for shade.
If I fold a blanket in half, it will be nice and cozy for his naps. He always falls asleep on the train, which gives me some time to relax.
We know some really great people. Have I mentioned that ? Thank you again D. and J. You guys rock!
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