So, sleeping on a mattress on the floor when youre 4 days off a c-section = probably not my wisest choice. My back hurt and I had to make jason wake up at 4 & 6 am to help me get up...so the mattresses are now back where they belong...I cant wait until the pain subsides a bit...maybe if I wasnt pushing myself so hard itd be better...but I think in this situation its ok to put my child before myself...
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| This is his Saran wrap tent that keeps him a little warmer! |
We arrived at the NICU just in time for Dr. Berg's rounds. From all of the medical terminology, we learned that his sodium levels are doing really well now, so that issue has basically resolved itself, which is awesome! His head circumference has increased slightly, which is further indication of possible hydrocephaly. Again, we expected this and can handle it.
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| This is his incision...its very nicely done and should heal great! |
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| No pictures, please! |
The neurosurgeon came in during rounds and told us that the dressing on Rowan's surgical site can be removed, FOR GOOD! it was tough to get it off, damn sticky medical tape stuff, poor guy was NOT pleased to have that done. His little face turned all red and he was squirming all over the place...but once it was off he felt better. The neurosurgeon was very pleased with the way his incision is healing. It will make a nice scar he can impress the ladies with in about 18 years....
They would like to get an MRI for a better look at his brain, but he is too small so theyre going ot wait a while. Thankfully, we have some time. If there is hydrocephaly, it is not as dangerous in infants as it is in adults, since the plates in the skull allow for so much growth and movement. There is also a chance that any hydrocephaly could correct itself. this would be super... :)
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| His legs were going crazy! |
Mr. Rowan is still doing the periodic breathing, which they are giving him caffeine for. We know he CAN breathe on his own...he just seems to be choosing not to...hopefully he will stop being such a troublemaker soon so he can get that nasty tube out of his throat...because he really hates it...he will pull it out at some pont im sure...hopefully when he does he is ready to have it STAY out, because putting it back in would be no fun...for anyone...
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| Holding Daddy's Hand |
I also got the privilege of reading Rowan his first story. The Runaway Bunny. He liked it. he thought it was very insightful. He said that he would never want to run away from me, and he will always be our little bunny...
The beds move at RMH so move them together...a C-section and on the floor...bad combination...you need good rest when you can get it so at least be comfy :) Rowan will let them know when he is ready to be off the vent, im sure its not the easiest thing to have....Ty had it in and out four times over 6 weeks and was sedated the whole time, sounds like Rowan will be happier without it, maybe he will get C-Pap soon...another contraption Ty absolutely hated, High Flow oxygen was the best and the easiest when it comes to holding him. The pictures are great and you and Rowan looked very content. Has Jason had the chance to hold him yet? My husband Eddie drove back and forth from NY to Burlington because we have many other kids and he was working as much as he could so when he came i let him have the Daddy time and i took the pictures :) Have a good evening and get some rest.
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