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Apr. 27th, 2009 01:35 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
mrockwellWriting
These aren't the droids you're looking for.
Everything Else
Crazy busy this past week/weekend, so I'll do a short day-by-day recap:
Wed -- Max had chest x-rays. His heart is enlarged and he has fluid in his lungs (pulmonary edema), both of which were no surprise.
Thurs -- Max had an EKG and saw the cardiologist today. He weighed 10 lbs., 5 oz. and was 22 inches long. When the doctor listened to his heart, he said the sound of Max's murmur is changing, which MAY signal that the hole is beginning to close on its own, but we won't know until early June when we do another echo. But based on his xrays, EKG, physical assessment and the fact that he's gaining so well, the doctor said we can hold off on both supplementation and ACE inhibitors for now. He did prescribe Lasix for Max, to help clear out some of the fluid and hopefully make it easier for Max to breathe and, consequently, nurse.
Fri -- Max had his 1-month pediatrician visit, where he weighed 10 lbs., 8 oz. and was 23 inches long (though I highly doubt he grew an inch overnight, heh). Got a shot and was diagnosed with a mild case of thrush. We are going to hold off on Zantac for the reflux for now and see if the Lasix helps by improving his ability to nurse.
Sat -- Max was Baptized! He didn't cry during the ceremony at all until the very end, during pictures. Then we celebrated both his Baptism and YB's 5th birthday with a ton of family and friends at our home. It was a great day for us, and we had a wonderful time -- in fact, we are still opening presents and gorging on cake two days later! Thanks to everyone who sent gifts and well wishes for the boys and our family -- we are eternally grateful for your kindness!
And thanks to all of you who continue to keep Max in your prayers. I know the only reason he is doing so well is because he has so many people praying for him and sending good thoughts his way -- he couldn't do it without you. None of us could. Thank you.
These aren't the droids you're looking for.
Everything Else
Crazy busy this past week/weekend, so I'll do a short day-by-day recap:
Wed -- Max had chest x-rays. His heart is enlarged and he has fluid in his lungs (pulmonary edema), both of which were no surprise.
Thurs -- Max had an EKG and saw the cardiologist today. He weighed 10 lbs., 5 oz. and was 22 inches long. When the doctor listened to his heart, he said the sound of Max's murmur is changing, which MAY signal that the hole is beginning to close on its own, but we won't know until early June when we do another echo. But based on his xrays, EKG, physical assessment and the fact that he's gaining so well, the doctor said we can hold off on both supplementation and ACE inhibitors for now. He did prescribe Lasix for Max, to help clear out some of the fluid and hopefully make it easier for Max to breathe and, consequently, nurse.
Fri -- Max had his 1-month pediatrician visit, where he weighed 10 lbs., 8 oz. and was 23 inches long (though I highly doubt he grew an inch overnight, heh). Got a shot and was diagnosed with a mild case of thrush. We are going to hold off on Zantac for the reflux for now and see if the Lasix helps by improving his ability to nurse.
Sat -- Max was Baptized! He didn't cry during the ceremony at all until the very end, during pictures. Then we celebrated both his Baptism and YB's 5th birthday with a ton of family and friends at our home. It was a great day for us, and we had a wonderful time -- in fact, we are still opening presents and gorging on cake two days later! Thanks to everyone who sent gifts and well wishes for the boys and our family -- we are eternally grateful for your kindness!
And thanks to all of you who continue to keep Max in your prayers. I know the only reason he is doing so well is because he has so many people praying for him and sending good thoughts his way -- he couldn't do it without you. None of us could. Thank you.
