We got some news from the surgeon about Masinja's pending surgery. He's going to do another dye test, but this time it will be from the reverse end, if you know what I mean. They are going to watch him over the weekend, and will determine when/if the surgery will take place next week. Otherwise, Masinja is doing good.
Madelinja, on the other hand, has had some attitude today. She seems to be coordinating flare ups with her mother. They both got upset about the same time yesterday, and were both upset tonight at the same time. Oh, the bond between mother and daughter... I'm in serious trouble.
Well, that's all for today.
Peace,
T.M.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Daily Update - 27 February 2007
I got to hold Masinja up while the nurse changes his linens today. I also got to change his diaper. He weighed in at 3lbs 1oz! He's actually putting on some weight now, which is nice to see. He looked a little swollen around his face and neck, so he looked a little weird, but he's doing fine. We're still waiting on a surgery date, so hopefully everything will be coordinated soon.
Madelinja was her usual quiet self. T.M.M. got to help change her linens and diaper. She's also gaining more weight and is 2lbs 6ozs. She still looks tiny compared to her brother, but she's ok with that.
That's all from here.
Peace,
T.M.
P.S. On the photobucket page, there are folders above the 2 pics you see of the Twinjas. Click on the folders to see more pictures. The folders are labeled by the date the pictures were taken.
Madelinja was her usual quiet self. T.M.M. got to help change her linens and diaper. She's also gaining more weight and is 2lbs 6ozs. She still looks tiny compared to her brother, but she's ok with that.
That's all from here.
Peace,
T.M.
P.S. On the photobucket page, there are folders above the 2 pics you see of the Twinjas. Click on the folders to see more pictures. The folders are labeled by the date the pictures were taken.
Monday, February 26, 2007
Daily Update - 26 February 2007
Masinja tried to be Harry Houdiaper again today. T.M.M. caught him with one of the flaps undone, and getting ready to undo the other. If he's this smart already, we're in some real trouble later on down the road. He had a good day today, and spent most of it resting peacefully. He opened his eyes for a while tonight, and got out of line a few times, but he's been a good boy overall.
I got to hold Madelinja, and change her diaper and linens again today. She's so tiny! She is up to 2lbs 4ozs now, so she's actually starting to gain a little more weight. She still has her ostomies and they're working like they're supposed to, so that's good. Masinja is 2lbs 12ozs, just in case I forget to type it later.
We still don't have a firm date on Masinja's surgery. The doc and surgeon are still debating on what's going to happen with that. I hope they make a decision soon, because I'd like it to be resolved so we can start feeding them both.
Madelinja's breathing tube was making funny noises tonight, but it was because she's starting to outgrow the size tube she currently has. The tube was making little squeaking sounds when she was breathing out, but her vitals looked fine, so we'll see if the doc re-intubates her tomorrow.
Well, that's all that I can remember for now.
Peace,
T.M.
I got to hold Madelinja, and change her diaper and linens again today. She's so tiny! She is up to 2lbs 4ozs now, so she's actually starting to gain a little more weight. She still has her ostomies and they're working like they're supposed to, so that's good. Masinja is 2lbs 12ozs, just in case I forget to type it later.
We still don't have a firm date on Masinja's surgery. The doc and surgeon are still debating on what's going to happen with that. I hope they make a decision soon, because I'd like it to be resolved so we can start feeding them both.
Madelinja's breathing tube was making funny noises tonight, but it was because she's starting to outgrow the size tube she currently has. The tube was making little squeaking sounds when she was breathing out, but her vitals looked fine, so we'll see if the doc re-intubates her tomorrow.
Well, that's all that I can remember for now.
Peace,
T.M.
Daily Update - 25 February 2007
Madelinja's brain drain was tapped today. The doc took 23cc's of fluid. She's started having more attitude after the procedure, so we're starting to think there's a correlation between her draining and her fits. They put her on a little bit of sedative to keep her from becoming too agitated, so she's pretty comfy now.
Masinja's stomach surgery will probably be sometime this week. The doc is pushing the surgeon to fix the perforation in his bowels, so we can start moving towards feeding him. We're still not sure exactly when it will happen, but we'll let you know ASAP.
Other than that, they seem to be doing well.
Peace,
T.M.
Masinja's stomach surgery will probably be sometime this week. The doc is pushing the surgeon to fix the perforation in his bowels, so we can start moving towards feeding him. We're still not sure exactly when it will happen, but we'll let you know ASAP.
Other than that, they seem to be doing well.
Peace,
T.M.
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Daily Update - 24 February 2007
Madelinja's head circumference has been the same for 2 days in a row, so the doc hasn't had to drain her brain. She's resting pretty comfortably today. Her ventilator settings have been turned down, and she's tolerating it pretty well, so that's good news, too.
Masinja has been perfecting his escape skills. He successfully removed his diaper today. It was actually sitting on the bed next to him, and the nurse had to put it back on. I think we're going to change his name to "Harry Houdiaper."
Well, that's all for today.
Peace,
T.M.
Masinja has been perfecting his escape skills. He successfully removed his diaper today. It was actually sitting on the bed next to him, and the nurse had to put it back on. I think we're going to change his name to "Harry Houdiaper."
Well, that's all for today.
Peace,
T.M.
Daily Update - 23 February 2007
Sorry this is late.
We had some excitement last night as the power went out in the NICU, and it took them a couple of minutes to get Masinja's ventilator running again. They basically forgot to put a plug in the end of the hose. All was good afterwards. His brain drain got tapped again. They got about 6cc's of fluid, and then fresh blood, so they stopped. They were going to remove his stitches from around the drain, but he was agitated, so they decided to do it later.
Madelinja got her drain stitches out, and her hair washed. Like any good female, she loved having her hair washed, and being pampered and spoiled. I've got a long road ahead of me.
Masinja's stomach surgery is still on hold for now. We'll see how things look in a week or two, and let you know what happens.
That's all for now.
Peace,
T.M.
We had some excitement last night as the power went out in the NICU, and it took them a couple of minutes to get Masinja's ventilator running again. They basically forgot to put a plug in the end of the hose. All was good afterwards. His brain drain got tapped again. They got about 6cc's of fluid, and then fresh blood, so they stopped. They were going to remove his stitches from around the drain, but he was agitated, so they decided to do it later.
Madelinja got her drain stitches out, and her hair washed. Like any good female, she loved having her hair washed, and being pampered and spoiled. I've got a long road ahead of me.
Masinja's stomach surgery is still on hold for now. We'll see how things look in a week or two, and let you know what happens.
That's all for now.
Peace,
T.M.
Friday, February 23, 2007
Daily Update - 22 February 2007
Well, today was a good day. It was boring, and we like that. The Twinjas are doing well, and resting pretty peacefully. They've had a few fits, but nothing major, so that's good. We'll still be waiting on when/if Masinja will have surgery on his belly, and when Madelinja will have surgery to repair hers. Other than that, nothing significant to report.
Until tomorrow.
Peace,
T.M.
Until tomorrow.
Peace,
T.M.
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