Alert status downgraded

The nursing alert status has been downgraded to blue (guarded). I had a long and productive conversation today with both the nursing supervisor and the nurse manager. Kristina, you'll appreciate this -- they called Kristi before they called me to ask her if I left the agency, would she go with me (OF COURSE she would - she loves Jack). Kristi and I talked about finding a new agency, but the fact is, the staffing problem is universal and switching agencies wouldn't guarantee nursing. I do feel much better because they told me that I am a priority client because (1) I am in this for the long haul, and (2) Mark and I both work outside the home. They assured me that Kristi will be here every day until they find someone we are comfortable with. They suggested getting someone else in two days a week to give the person an opportunity to bond with Jack. I think that is a good idea for a lot of reasons. Everyone acknowledged that Kristi is so attached to Jack that she is the one having the most difficult time letting someone else care for him. I am so incredibly lucky to have a nurse who is so protective of Jack, but I think in the long run, it will be better if we can get someone else in who we can trust with Jack -- knowing that this person will never take Kristi's place. The nursing supervisor told me that she recognizes that she needs to find someone who not only I approve of, but who Kristi approves of too.

As of now, Kristi is on the schedule full time until they find someone who is a good match. Of course, me being the person who takes everything to the worst case scenario - in my mind, I already had the "for sale" sign in the yard and was searching for an apartment to move into since I was surely going to have to quit my job and stay home with Jack. I guess I can relax for the time being, eh?

Onward we march ..........