The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 13

[kc10family]

Hi everyone!

Things are finally calming down here, so I thought I'd post what I hope is our final update before we go home!

They took Caroline off the antibiotics yesterday and removed her IV early this morning. She's had really good feedings over the past 2 days. She's still spitting up, but it's much, much better. They thickened her formula even more and she's now on the maximum dosage of Reglan that they can give her. The Zantac is definitely working because she's not crying after feedings now.

We had the first part of our Infant CPR training this morning and we'll finish up this evening. A nurse from Home Health came with our monitor and trained us on it. Caroline is now on this monitor rather than the NICU monitor, so tonight will be a test run for us before we leave the hospital. She'll wear it 24/7 for the next 3-4 weeks.

We've also been to the pharmacy for our medicine "training".

She weighed 6.11 lbs last night so she's now exceeded her birth weight. The dr said he wants us to feed her on demand now rather than waking her up every 3 hours for feedings. We'll probably average every 4 hours now, so we'll get a bit more sleep.

Other than updating her medical condition, I've never really posted much about Caroline herself. She's a very sweet baby . As the jaundice wears off she's starting to become more alert. For a while there we wondered if we'd ever see her with her eyes open for more than 3 seconds.

She was pretty jaundiced in the picture I posted, so I'll try to take some new pictures once we get home. Within the next few weeks I hope to get my hair cut and colored and I may even post a picture of myself . I hear some of you are doubting my existence...

HOW WONDERFUL!!!!!! Sounds like things are working out and you will get to be home and enjoying Caroline.
I am so happy for you all.
Thank you for the update. Have a great weekend.

 

[kc10family]

I came in to get away from the chaos outside, we have holes all in the yard,
right now they are gone to get the parts to hopefully fix the problem, if that is not the problem then it is the water companies problem and they will have to take care of it.

Great news about Caroline, Elin I'm sorry to hear about your water problems, I feel your pain.

I'll check back later,
Debbie

PD that this gets fixed and quick.

 

[kc10family]

I thought I would post a picture of Olivia in her Longhorn Cheer outfit

LOVE IT!!!!!! Beautiful girl!!!

 

[kc10family]

Here's an updated pic of the grandchild. I can't believe how big he is getting!!

Oh how beautiful he is!!!! What great eyes.

 

[kc10family]

The post-Disney funk isn't as bad as I thought it would be. And better than previous times. I think because we are so busy getting things ready for school. The first day is Wednesday. I am not ready emotionally for that. I am getting into a pre-winter funk, too, even though fall is usually a time of the year that I like a lot.

My house is an absolute wreck right now, too. I have a ton of things to do. I am just waiting until the kids get off to school and I have my nursery school room/schedule ready for that start.

Oh, and I now have grand jury duty to look forward to. I will start on 9/18. I'll have met the nursery school kids twice (once for orientation and the next day for the first class) before this starts. I'm hoping that I only have to go on the 18th, since I don't teach on Mondays. I don't know what I'll do if I actually get on a jury. Not only will the nursery school kids get off to a rough start, I'll be in court from 9am -5 pm every day, and that will mess with my own kids' schedules, etc.

So anyway, I'm doing pretty well, and keeping busy enough that I haven't had time for the funk. I am worried about forgetting everything by the time I get a chance to sit down and write a trip report.

Also, knowing June's and Caroline's problems certainly puts mine into perspective. I have done a lot of time praying for them, which in turn helps me.

I just wish I knew when we could go again, even if it's two years away.

So... you're sitting around eatiing bon bons?????? I see.


Just kidding, busy is a good thing when dealing with PDD. I hope the PDD leaves soon and that your week next week goes well.

 

[kc10family]

Hi Becky,
Have you got all your homework done?

I can't leave this alone.

Becky you are gaining in the DDA Mom dept. You best either getyour homeowrk done..... or not tell us about it because we will ask you if you have done it or not.

 

[kc10family]

Well, it's slow here tonight, and I have a movie to watch. So, I'm calling it a night. I'm going to curl up on the couch and watch "Under the Tuscan Sun." Hope it's good. I can only watch "chick flicks" when Alan is out of town. I'll check in with y'all tomorrow. 2 of my kids are fighting bad colds, so I don't know if I'm going to take them to Church tomorrow or not. I just hate to have them around other kids, getting their germs all over the place So if I decide to keep them home, I'll be here. See ya!

PD and prayers that they kick the colds fast

 

[kc10family]

This would be a great group for a chick flick night, just bring the popcorn and pass the box of tissues.

Yes ma'am!!!

 

[kc10family]

Well fellow addicts...... I am off to finish the last few things and then get some sleep because all I have is a WAKE UP!!!!!!! And DH will be home by lunch! I will try to stop in tomorrow morning, but after that it is unknown when I will get back with you all. I am working on Tue and Wed so I might get to check in if I stop by the library.

Have a great time..... untill I read you again.

 

[babytrees]

I let it go flat but then it got luke warm so really tasted yuck. I guess I will have to open one and let it sit in the icebox for awile so it will go flat.

Sorry I left so abruptly earlier...family troubles...if you put sugar in it....can't remember the amount, it defizzies it!!

 

[babytrees]

Hi everyone!

Things are finally calming down here, so I thought I'd post what I hope is our final update before we go home!

They took Caroline off the antibiotics yesterday and removed her IV early this morning. She's had really good feedings over the past 2 days. She's still spitting up, but it's much, much better. They thickened her formula even more and she's now on the maximum dosage of Reglan that they can give her. The Zantac is definitely working because she's not crying after feedings now.

We had the first part of our Infant CPR training this morning and we'll finish up this evening. A nurse from Home Health came with our monitor and trained us on it. Caroline is now on this monitor rather than the NICU monitor, so tonight will be a test run for us before we leave the hospital. She'll wear it 24/7 for the next 3-4 weeks.

We've also been to the pharmacy for our medicine "training".

She weighed 6.11 lbs last night so she's now exceeded her birth weight. The dr said he wants us to feed her on demand now rather than waking her up every 3 hours for feedings. We'll probably average every 4 hours now, so we'll get a bit more sleep.

Other than updating her medical condition, I've never really posted much about Caroline herself. She's a very sweet baby . As the jaundice wears off she's starting to become more alert. For a while there we wondered if we'd ever see her with her eyes open for more than 3 seconds.

She was pretty jaundiced in the picture I posted, so I'll try to take some new pictures once we get home. Within the next few weeks I hope to get my hair cut and colored and I may even post a picture of myself . I hear some of you are doubting my existence...

So glad to hear the good news on Caroline!!

ETA: I probably should not be typing today......how's big brother handling school and a new baby sister?

 

[babytrees]

Here's an updated pic of the grandchild. I can't believe how big he is getting!!

Holey Mackerel!!! He's getting so big!!

 

[babytrees]

Becky- get going on that homework young lady!!

Kate-sorry the side effects of the surgery are so blechie!! Hope they calm soon.

Jennifer-Olivia is such a cutie!!

Beth- I'll be crossing my fingers for no jury duty

Deb-hope the holes and water issues are resolved quickly and quietly

Elin-could you rent a pump to empty out your crawl space? That sounds like dirty work!!

Karen-Grandma is in my prayers!!

 

[babytrees]

After promising Abi 3 x this summer that we would go to the zoo and renew our membership, we're finally going tomorrow!!

Hope everybody has a wonderful Sunday.

Glynis- the Fairy Cooking book made it here and Cassidy said "So Cool", Abi hasn't seen it yet.

 

[Steffy]

Steffy have a safe trip.

mostly we have just been chattiny about this and that.
THe Important things are pictures of Amy's kids
Jo arrived safely in Flordia
Kate's surgery went well
Caroline is slowly getting better hopefully will be home sometime this weekend.
Marci's mom is in the hospital they think she has had a mild stroke, her breast cancer that she had a few years ago has not matstisied. She is having trouble walking.
Karen's Grandma is still in the hospital but in a private room.
Janet's son Riley is liking the private school he is going to.
Football season has started so a lot of go this team no go that team banter.
A lot of meeting the teachers and hearing that the first day's of school are going great.
Mac and His wife are expecting a baby.
Tom has come by and said hi
Beth, Bernadette, Becky, Lindsay and AnneMarie just got back from their trips no trip reports yet.
Denice, Channon, Jo, Janet are getting really excited about their trips they leave at the end of the month.
Channon will be home for a couple of weeks then gets to go on a cruise that her work has paid for.

Bless you Jennifer! Thank you so much for the cool update! You're the best!!!!

My sister and I just got home. Took me 4 hours to fix her computer.... There were several times tonight I had to stop myself from tossing it through her brand new windows.

But it finally submitted to the computer guru and acted right.. What an ordeal.....

But now she can

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. I'm exhausted. It was a 3.5 hour drive up through the driving rain $ hours there fixing the computer and then 4 hours driving home in even more driving rain...

I could have used a Nite, nite.

 

[Steffy]

Update on June...

Just got off the phone with Buddy, June's son. She is in recovery from surgery right now. They put in a mediport and will start chemo soon. I asked him how she was doing and he said, "Not very good." Please keep those prayers and pixie dust flowing her way.

Oh nooooooooooooo. June

 

[Steffy]

Elin - thank you for keeping up with June for us!!

Jennifer - would you like one of my phenergans? Run on over and you can have one - but only one b/c I really need them!!

I would rank my pain around a 7 today - when I get near the end of a pain pill - I KNOW!! I have no appetite - hey - maybe I will lose a few pounds - yes -I am at this point looking for the positives as I see no way that my knee will EVER feel better!!

I do have this really cool ice pack though - it looks like a cooler and there is cold water and ice in it - it has tubes that go to a bandage on my knee and about once a minute pumps ice cold water into a tube system over my knee - it is so awesome!!

Lots of swelling - minimal bruising - lots of pain!!! and I am bored - but making lots of headway on Nicks scrapbook!!

Hang in there Kate. Relief is a coming.....

 

[Steffy]

update on grandmother: shes still hang on. able to eat ice chips. this morning she pulled out her central line. shes going hoem tuesday with pt and nurse visits. care givers will take care of her at the house. hospise is being set up. doctors are worried she might asperate at home and get pneumonia. my uncles like that could happen or she could get pneumonia without asperating. doctors said she would probably die of dehidration before starving(if swallowing doesnt get better). the amout of ice chips she is eating wont sustain her and 3 cans of babay a day wont sustan her either. so the next few weeks will let us know.

Oh Karen. I'm so sorry you don't have better news... Karen

 

[ReAnSt]

I can't leave this alone.

Becky you are gaining in the DDA Mom dept. You best either getyour homeowrk done..... or not tell us about it because we will ask you if you have done it or not.

You can never have too many Mom's, what number would you like to be?? Honestly I don't look at it like that though. I hope I'm not called a brat again, If I am, it wasn't me.

Uhh, I know that and it is part of the reason why I am doing it. I don't mind at all it helps keep me on track. Let's just say I procrastinate and I need someone to keep on me about this stuff.

16 weeks is too long for me to focus on one class. I much prefer taking summer classes. I tend to do better taking 3-3 credit hour classes that last 6 weeks than 4-4 credit hour classes that last 16 weeks. If I know I don't have the time I force myself to get it done, if I have too much time I just push it aside and don't do it.

BTW: Assignment is complete, but not submitted as I want to proofread it when I am more awake. I will submit it later today.

 

[ReAnSt]

Sorry I left so abruptly earlier...family troubles...if you put sugar in it....can't remember the amount, it defizzies it!!

I hope that all is well with your family and the troubles have subsided.