Anyone who is still looking, please consider sending your thoughts and prayers to some friends of ours, the Silvers, whose preemie is battling chronic lung disease just as we were with Toby 4 years ago. Thanks.
http://babysilver2.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
New home for Elijah news
We stopped updating this after Elijah was born. Pictures of him and Toby are now being added and updated at http://www.jendogger.com.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Even 'late preemies' have their issues
Actually he does suck, but not very well. He tires out easily and can't get all of my milk out. It doesn't *seem* like a weak suck when he's latched on! Makes me wonder what the real thing will be like, LOL!
So here he is getting a supplementary feed via tube. Surgery and tube feeds. Déjà vu.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Milk coma
The bris was a bust. Elijah has a congenital defect that needs to be surgically repaired.. Looks like we are just not meant to bris in this house. It's disappointing to once again miss out on the chance to participate in such an ancient and holy ritual. Thanks to those who came and hung out and noshed with us. It was nice to show off Baby Elijah.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
The Sheriff's back
One sign of Jen's recovery from bedrest, labor and sleep-deprivation came yesterday at dinner.
Toby has been having some lax discipline and screwed up routine due to the craziness over the last month. But last night he was banging his fork on the table or some such thing, and Jen took it away. He was sufficiently cowed to behave well for the rest of dinner, leading us to say "The sheriff's back in town."
Toby has been having some lax discipline and screwed up routine due to the craziness over the last month. But last night he was banging his fork on the table or some such thing, and Jen took it away. He was sufficiently cowed to behave well for the rest of dinner, leading us to say "The sheriff's back in town."
Monday, November 3, 2008
Update
Sorry we haven't posted in a while. The "eagle" is keeping us busy. But last night he slept from 1:30-5 which was a relief, and we got an extra hour of nap in the morning, because we had forgotten to set my clock forward yesterday. we went to see Drew the pediatrician (aka Dr. Fillipo) today, and he said that Toby is back to his birthweight, which is faster than expected. And he is doing well all around. Jen is authorized to use the special door back to the exam rooms, rather than waiting in the waiting room, supposedly because Elijah is a preemie. he waved us past a bunch of waiting families today. That was pretty cool to be a frequent flyer...actually, he waved jen and elijah past, and made me wait in line to pay the bill. Hmmm......
We are having the bris at noon on wednesday, which is pretty exciting but kind of scary. Toby didn't have one because of all his medical problems, so this will be the first one either of us has ever attended.
We are having the bris at noon on wednesday, which is pretty exciting but kind of scary. Toby didn't have one because of all his medical problems, so this will be the first one either of us has ever attended.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
The Eagle has landed
Elijah's home, and sleeping peacefully. Toby's insistent on giving him hugs, and when he cries Toby says "it's ok, little brother."
Almost out...
We just got the clean bill from Dr. Stout, and Ali the nurse (since first names and professions are popular these days) took off the security band. We've got a mommy stroller in the room, and elijah is wearing his go home outfit.
we're ready!
we're ready!
The eagle might land?
I'm on my way to the hospital. Hopefully I will return with a mommy and baby elijah.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Bris Milah
We've scheduled his bris for next Wednesday at noon, and found a mohel -- David Bolnick. We're pretty excited. My parents are cancelling dad's meetings and flying in for it.
One more day
The doc said it was up to us whether we wanted to go home, or stay another day. He recommended staying another day, since preemies sometime regress on the eating/weight loss front between days three to five. Strangely, I thought he had said yesterday that they regressed after the first twenty four hours. We decided it was better to stay an extra day now, rather than risk having to go back on the weekend, when there would be less going on. So Jen and Elijah are bunking down for a (hopefully) last night at the hospital.
They like the babies not to lose more than 10% of their body weight before they start gaining, and Elijah lost 3% the first day, and 2% the second day. They weighed him at 2 this afternoon, and he was up 1g day over day. So hopefully that means that he's started to gain. He is doing a good job eating, although Jen has to supplement her milk with formula. All in all, I can't imagine any stats which would make him more likely to go home. So I am pretty bullish on release tomorrow.
They like the babies not to lose more than 10% of their body weight before they start gaining, and Elijah lost 3% the first day, and 2% the second day. They weighed him at 2 this afternoon, and he was up 1g day over day. So hopefully that means that he's started to gain. He is doing a good job eating, although Jen has to supplement her milk with formula. All in all, I can't imagine any stats which would make him more likely to go home. So I am pretty bullish on release tomorrow.
Car seat check
This morning, they told jen that they wanted to do a car seat check before she can leave...that sounds like a good sign. I think that's the last step before releasing the baby. Hopefully we can go to Trix and Treats at Amazon this afternoon with the whole family!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
A smooth day
The boy did a good job of breastfeeding today, and he only lost 3% of his weight overnight last night (<10% is good). So we are cautiously optimistic that he will be discharged tomorrow. If not tomorrow, most likely Saturday unless something goes awry. We are now trying to schedule a Bris for next Wednesday. We are in need of a mohel. Please send me any suggestions. We've got three names who we're chasing down, so hopefully one of them will work out.
The morning after
Just talked to Jen. She got to feed Elijah last night at 10, 2:30 and 5. Fun. He is a little frustrated that he can't get more milk faster...impatient little bugger. He was very mad after all the feeding, he spit up his hard-earned milk. She thinks there's a good chance that Elijah will be discharged from the nursery and moved into her room today. That's pretty exciting, since it means all his systems are working right and he's getting enough to eat. They will probably wait another day or two before sending everyone home.
We're hoping that they will let him out in time for Trick or Treats at Amazon on Friday afternoon.
We're hoping that they will let him out in time for Trick or Treats at Amazon on Friday afternoon.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
New baby
So about 6:20 the doc came in and said "there have been new developments". it turned out that jen was so far dilated that she could do a vaginal birth or c section, our choice. We went with vaginal birth and about 7:20 we had a baby. He's over 6 lb, and mom and baby are doing fine. His name is elijah gabriel glick.
They just came to update me.
They're working on getting the epidural in, and the doc is looking for a "rabbit suit" for me.
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