Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Today was a 1pm trip to the pediatrician for Keilin's first visit. I did good and didn't cry like I had when we took Dominic in last week. All was good - she gave us a prescription for the Alimentum and let us know the Synergist was approved for both babies.
First Look
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Final Homecoming - AND Happy 1 month Birthday
Monday, February 28, 2011
Keilin was doing well enough today that they discharged her and we all came home as one family! We brought Dominic in with us, so we got pictures of all of us.
Got them both in the bassinet for naps/bedtime. They seemed to do well together - amazingly they can sleep through the other's fussing!
Happy One Month Birthday Babies!
Keilin was doing well enough today that they discharged her and we all came home as one family! We brought Dominic in with us, so we got pictures of all of us.
Got them both in the bassinet for naps/bedtime. They seemed to do well together - amazingly they can sleep through the other's fussing!
Happy One Month Birthday Babies!
Last Full Day of Hospitals?
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Chris' parents came to stay with Dominic for a few hours, so we could go to LPCH to feed and visit Keilin. The doctor/nurses were hopeful she would go home on Monday. They started her on Alimentum formula in the afternoon and she was tolerating it well.
We decided to move Dominic to the front room to sleep in his bassinet. We just couldn't survive on such little sleep while hearing his every breath!
Chris' parents came to stay with Dominic for a few hours, so we could go to LPCH to feed and visit Keilin. The doctor/nurses were hopeful she would go home on Monday. They started her on Alimentum formula in the afternoon and she was tolerating it well.
We decided to move Dominic to the front room to sleep in his bassinet. We just couldn't survive on such little sleep while hearing his every breath!
Family Visits
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Everyone was excited to see Dominic without the tubes and monitors! Our first home visitors were Uncle Mike, Aunt Sharon, and cousin Josh. I left to get to Stanford to feed Keilin just after they arrived, but Chris got pictures with them all.
While I was at Stanford, other visitors came and hung-out at the house, including: cousin Mike/Stacey/Chloe and cousin Michelle/Mario.
I was much more comfortable nursing Keilin and giving her her bottle. Michelle and Mario came down to Stanford in the afternoon for awhile to hold/meet Keilin. Finally, I made it home to Chris and Dominic for dinner.
Everyone was excited to see Dominic without the tubes and monitors! Our first home visitors were Uncle Mike, Aunt Sharon, and cousin Josh. I left to get to Stanford to feed Keilin just after they arrived, but Chris got pictures with them all.
While I was at Stanford, other visitors came and hung-out at the house, including: cousin Mike/Stacey/Chloe and cousin Michelle/Mario.
I was much more comfortable nursing Keilin and giving her her bottle. Michelle and Mario came down to Stanford in the afternoon for awhile to hold/meet Keilin. Finally, I made it home to Chris and Dominic for dinner.
First Pediatrician Appointment
Friday, February 25, 2011
You could say that we were starting to realize why sleep deprivation is a form of torture... I probably got a few hours total of sleep with Dominic sleeping (snoring) just feet from my pillow. Breast feeding took awhile, too. We had our first pediatrician visit with Dr. Leman at 10:15am. I couldn't help it between being hormonal and sleep deprived, I cried... She deemed Dominic fine, though!
Afterwards, we took him and went to Stanford to visit Keilin and get her update. They had their first blood-free diaper!!! Now, to restart her on breast milk first, then gradually introduce her to a new hypoallergenic formula. I was excited to get a "free" lunch (i.e. $5 off and $5 off breakfast and/or dinner if we were around), since this is a benefit for breast feeding moms. Chris had to pay, but my grilled cheese was free. Dominic did well the whole time.
It was hard to leave Keilin for the evening/night, but we called in before bed and first thing in the morning for her progress. Things were starting to look up!
You could say that we were starting to realize why sleep deprivation is a form of torture... I probably got a few hours total of sleep with Dominic sleeping (snoring) just feet from my pillow. Breast feeding took awhile, too. We had our first pediatrician visit with Dr. Leman at 10:15am. I couldn't help it between being hormonal and sleep deprived, I cried... She deemed Dominic fine, though!
Afterwards, we took him and went to Stanford to visit Keilin and get her update. They had their first blood-free diaper!!! Now, to restart her on breast milk first, then gradually introduce her to a new hypoallergenic formula. I was excited to get a "free" lunch (i.e. $5 off and $5 off breakfast and/or dinner if we were around), since this is a benefit for breast feeding moms. Chris had to pay, but my grilled cheese was free. Dominic did well the whole time.
It was hard to leave Keilin for the evening/night, but we called in before bed and first thing in the morning for her progress. Things were starting to look up!
Waiting Game Cont'd - Into Not so Good News
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 (through) Thursday, February 24, 2011
Again there wasn't improvement in Keilin's condition, but on the hopeful side, there was no deterioration either. We felt so sorry for our tiny baby girl.
The doctor/nurses arranged for our overnight with Dominic. It was all finalized later in the afternoon. After going home for pjs, overnight pack, and Chris took his shower, we headed back to Sequoia about 11pm. By the time we got our room down the hall, got sheets on the beds, and settled down, it was nearly midnight. I fed Dominic and then we all tried to sleep.
Dominic did better than us. He was such a NOISY baby!!! At 3am he fed again, and we tried to sleep again. Poor Chris was on a cot that was totally uncomfortable. By 6am we'd had enough, so we took Dominic back to the nursery and then headed home to get breakfast and I took my shower.
When we got back to the nursery at 9am, the doctor met us and said she'd feel better if Keilin was transferred back to LPCH's NICU. She just wanted the main hospital to rule out (or rule "in") NEC. This was not what we wanted to hear. After I shed a few tears of fear, I went to call my mom, then my boss. I asked my boss to alert our boss (Dr. Prober) of the transfer and that if he had a moment, could he come visit us in the NICU in the afternoon. When I came out of the parents lounge, the Sequoia nurses had Chris surrounded and he was tearful. They had put on such solemn faces and kept saying "it's the best place for Keilin" and "she'll be okay," that they scared him!
The transport team arrived and by 11am they had Keilin loaded and were off to LPCH. We asked if Dominic could stay until we got things settled at LPCH - no problem. We then headed home for a quick bite of lunch then rushed down to Stanford and got there just behind Keilin. By the time we arrived, the nurse told us that they immediately ruled out NEC, but were thinking that it could be a milk protein allergy. They would start her back on my breast milk as soon as they had one blood-free diaper and start from there. There was discussion that I might have to change my diet - cutting out soy, milk, etc... Yikes.
Dr. Prober did come by and was comforting that it wasn't NEC. The nurse that had Keilin was nice and very reassuring. We stayed until late afternoon, then headed back home to get Dominic from Sequoia for our homecoming. To be honest it is all a blur, but we got him home and into the bassinet in our room. I think he probably slept 100x better than us that night!
Again there wasn't improvement in Keilin's condition, but on the hopeful side, there was no deterioration either. We felt so sorry for our tiny baby girl.
The doctor/nurses arranged for our overnight with Dominic. It was all finalized later in the afternoon. After going home for pjs, overnight pack, and Chris took his shower, we headed back to Sequoia about 11pm. By the time we got our room down the hall, got sheets on the beds, and settled down, it was nearly midnight. I fed Dominic and then we all tried to sleep.
Dominic did better than us. He was such a NOISY baby!!! At 3am he fed again, and we tried to sleep again. Poor Chris was on a cot that was totally uncomfortable. By 6am we'd had enough, so we took Dominic back to the nursery and then headed home to get breakfast and I took my shower.
When we got back to the nursery at 9am, the doctor met us and said she'd feel better if Keilin was transferred back to LPCH's NICU. She just wanted the main hospital to rule out (or rule "in") NEC. This was not what we wanted to hear. After I shed a few tears of fear, I went to call my mom, then my boss. I asked my boss to alert our boss (Dr. Prober) of the transfer and that if he had a moment, could he come visit us in the NICU in the afternoon. When I came out of the parents lounge, the Sequoia nurses had Chris surrounded and he was tearful. They had put on such solemn faces and kept saying "it's the best place for Keilin" and "she'll be okay," that they scared him!
The transport team arrived and by 11am they had Keilin loaded and were off to LPCH. We asked if Dominic could stay until we got things settled at LPCH - no problem. We then headed home for a quick bite of lunch then rushed down to Stanford and got there just behind Keilin. By the time we arrived, the nurse told us that they immediately ruled out NEC, but were thinking that it could be a milk protein allergy. They would start her back on my breast milk as soon as they had one blood-free diaper and start from there. There was discussion that I might have to change my diet - cutting out soy, milk, etc... Yikes.
Dr. Prober did come by and was comforting that it wasn't NEC. The nurse that had Keilin was nice and very reassuring. We stayed until late afternoon, then headed back home to get Dominic from Sequoia for our homecoming. To be honest it is all a blur, but we got him home and into the bassinet in our room. I think he probably slept 100x better than us that night!
Awaiting Hopeful News
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Today was quite long as we checked in on Keilin's progress frequently. She was still having blood in the diaper. Her x-rays and labs didn't show any negative changes, but nothing positive either. All we could do was hold her and rock her, as she couldn't eat anything. The nurses said they felt so bad for her and wouldn't let her cry long before holding her and getting her back to sleep.
Dominic was a trooper - eating away and gaining weight.
Today was quite long as we checked in on Keilin's progress frequently. She was still having blood in the diaper. Her x-rays and labs didn't show any negative changes, but nothing positive either. All we could do was hold her and rock her, as she couldn't eat anything. The nurses said they felt so bad for her and wouldn't let her cry long before holding her and getting her back to sleep.
Dominic was a trooper - eating away and gaining weight.
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