Well, once again we are pushing the limits on longest no-posting ever. As Landon grows and gets stronger every day, our time runs shorter. Notice how I am writing this post at 3:30 AM! Even though Landon is getting better … Continue reading
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Okay dad, I know you have taken pictures of me eating rice cereal and visitng with friends, so where are all the pictures??? I mean, the camera is in my face 24 – 7…don’t you think my family and friends want … Continue reading
Landon had a big day today! It began with a visit from the home-care “Infant Advisor” who proclaimed that Landon is doing all he should be doing for his adjusted age. He tracks with his eyes, coo’s, smiles and holds … Continue reading
Landon got weighed today in the newborn clinic. He is now a whooping 7 pounds 14 ounces…so close to an 8 pounder. Funny how he is still not real heavy, but from his build he feels stocky and quite heavy…like … Continue reading
Today I got to return to work for one day to see how this year’s 8th graders projects turned out. It was great to see old students…how mature they have suddenly become with graduation and high school lurking. I also … Continue reading
I think I forgot to mention that we had Landon measured and he is now 19 3/4 inches…very much on track for his weight and age. Yeah little guy…so soon you will not be so small. Where are the pics … Continue reading
Not much to report. Landon has been keeping us very busy so it is getting harder and harder to come here and post. We had a dr appointment today. Landon weighs 6 pounds 13 ounces and is doing very well. … Continue reading
With the weather being pleasant (around 80 degress) and with a new stroller, we have gotten to take Landon out on a couple of walks. He sleeps the entire ride which we take as happiness, or at least contentment. Our … Continue reading
Well it is hard to believe, but today is the official due date for the twins. Never would have thought they’d have come so soon, but things happen in mysterious ways. So instead of a couple of babies crying their … Continue reading
Today we had another doctor appointment which confirmed how well Landon is doing. He is now 4 pounds 13.5 ounces and in the 17th percentile in the size charts. Yeah Landon! They are really impressed with how well he is … Continue reading
We are becoming really lazy with this Blog! With our weird sleeping hours and taking care of the baby, it is obvious what has slipped through the crack. The nurse came yesterday and reported what we already knew, that Landon … Continue reading
Boy has it been a long time since I have posted…and I am so tired that it is taking extra long just to remember which keys get pressed by which fingers. But it is all worth it. Landon is truly … Continue reading
Landon made it into a open crib today! At about 2:00 last night they transferred him into the open….and so far he has been holding his temperature like a pro. It will take him a couple of days to prove … Continue reading
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Not much has changed from yesterday besides Landon’s weight. He is now 1525 grams, a 25 increase from yesterday. It is now looking like an open-air crib may take awhile longer, as he needs more fat to better maintain his … Continue reading
Landon has now reached a huge milestone…1500 grams. That means he is 3 pounds 5 ounces. He is definitely growing and gaining weight each day now. He still has not made it into an open crib, but they are in … Continue reading
Today Landon weighed in at 1475 grams. He seems to be gaining weight like a big boy now and it definitely shows. More importantly, he began his transition today from his condo into an open-air crib bed. He is not … Continue reading
Today is Landon’s 2nd month b-day…and does he have a big day ahead of him! He began the day with his normal Lab checks, all of which came back good. Next, he had his air cannula completely removed so he … Continue reading
The magic number today is 1420…grams that is. Landon gained 20 from yesterday, not bad after his 50 from the day before. He is now 3 pounds 2 ounces. His air flow was lowered to .1 which means he is … Continue reading
It’s hard to believe, but Landon is still 1345 grams. He is simply stalling on becoming 3 pounds. He must be burning more calories than we can imagine with all the bottle and breast feeding. We are hoping he will … Continue reading
Today Landon is 1345 grams…just 15 more to go before he is 3 pounds. He also continues to do well on his air flow, so they are lowering it to .2. Before we know it he will be off the … Continue reading
Landon continues to work miracles. He is now at .3 flow on his nasal cannula and has had no reported desats for several days. Simply marvelous. Today he has gained no weight (still at 1305 grams) which means the 3 … Continue reading
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Today Landon is 1290 grams or 2 pounds 13.5 ounces. He is getting closer to our next goal of 3 pounds, but some days he takes his sweet time. Last night, and again this morning, he got to try breast … Continue reading
Landon is still doing very well….daddy was just too lazy to post yesterday. Although only gaining 5 grams…we both got to bottle feed Landon yesterday for the first time. We will post pictures and more information about Landon\’s progress later.
Today Landon is 1225 grams…just over 2 pounds 11 oz. According to the doctor, he is in the 10th percentile on premie growth charts. They are happy with his progess because he was always in the 10th percentile (even in … Continue reading
Due to dental work (which I want to have done before Landon comes home…cleanings, fillings…) I haven’t had a chance to visit him yet this morning. But, I did call in to the nurse for a quick update. Landon has … Continue reading
On the high flow cannula, the last few days have been very successful for Landon. So, the doctor is ready to try him out on the low flow cannula this afternoon. This will be the second attempt to get Landon … Continue reading
“Wandin” (cousin Zach’s version of Landon) gained 5 grams today. Not a huge gain, but a gain none the less. His cannula flow level was lowered to 1.0 last night and so far he seems to be doing okay. He … Continue reading
Landon gained 10 more grams today so that he is now at 1080 grams, which is 2 pounds 6 ounces. Last night, they turned his cannula flow down to 1.5 and he is doing great (no reported apneas since the … Continue reading
Landon (and parents) are having a much better day today. He started the day by weighing in at 1070 grams….30 higher than yesterday. He also had no reported apnea spells since they switched him back to the high flow cannula … Continue reading
Well, after a rough morning for Landon, they had to switch him back to the high flow nasal cannula (and the doctor had just told me he was doing well this morning). After I left this AM, His heart rate … Continue reading
Landon seems to be doing well. He has gained another 5 grams and his air cannula remains at 1. The doctor seems to think he is doing a little better with his breathing today too. He is still having a … Continue reading
Landon is hanging tough today. He gained 30 more grams so he is now at 1035. He did have a lot more apnea spells than usual between yesterday and this morning so instead of lowering his nasal cannula flow, they … Continue reading
Yahoo….Landon finally made the 1000 gram mark! Today he weighed in at 1005 grams which is slightly over 2 pounds 3 ounces. He looks great. His ears are getting more cartaledge in them so they stick out more (they used … Continue reading
Well as I type, Landon is getting his new nasal cannula. Yep, our big boy is switching to the last step of cannula’s. The new cannula has a pressure of 1 and lower….so soon he may not need a cannula … Continue reading
Landon continues to thrive in his new condo. He did lose 10 grams from yesterday, but we think that’s because he felt he needed to try and fill up the new diaper. The night doctor also went ahead and turned … Continue reading
Real-estate is a hot commodity in the Santa Clara NICU right now. Since it is a sellers market, Landon has decided to cell his Giraffe Mansion and trade it in for a Portable Condo…yes that’s right…Landon is moving to a … Continue reading
I cannot believe it is March 1st. Time seems to move so slow at times, but in retrospect, it is amazing to me that it is already March. We are expecting/hoping for Landon to come home in 5-6 weeks which … Continue reading
Landon is continuing to do very well after the transfusion. He lost 5 grams (he has been hanging around 925 for a few days), but he has not been desating nearly as often. In fact, I think he only had … Continue reading
Today is Landon’s official 1 month birthday. I think he may go in the record books as one of the smallest 1 monthers ever. Today he weighed in at 930 grams… just under 2 pounds 1 ounce; every gram counts. … Continue reading
Today Landon is 4 weeks old! He now weighs 890 grams (17 shy of the two pound mark). We keep whispering in his ear that his Uncle Greg is coming to see him tomorrow and that 2 pounds would be … Continue reading
Today Landon gained another 50 grams, bringing his total to 850. In no time he will reach the two pound mark (about 907 grams). Last night was more eventful as he had bumps in his intestines (they can see this … Continue reading
Landon continues to kick up his heels and sail through his time in the NICU. Today he lost 5 grams of weight so he is now 800 grams…must of had a lot in his diaper this morning. They checked him … Continue reading
Happy President’s Day Everyone! Our future President (in 2044) decided to show us all just how big he can be. He is now a whooping 805 grams (about 1 pound 12 oz.). He gained about 25 grams from yesterday, and … Continue reading
Today is Landon’s 3 week B-day; Happy Birthday Little Guy! For his birthday he gained 35 grams (he is know 760) and I just got a call that they switched him to a new ventilator. Though it will take awhile … Continue reading
Tonight went much better for Landon. He was nice and settled when we arrived in the NICU tonight, so daddy got to hold him. We had just placed Landon on daddy’s chest and gotten his wires settles when Landon decided … Continue reading
Wish I new how to post the pictures, but i’ll have to leave that up to daddy. This morning we visted Landon around 11:00. He was very squirmy and not a happy camper when I held him, so we had … Continue reading
After quite a few days, Jay got to hold Landon again tonight. It wasn’t that I have been hogging Landon’s attention (tough i’d love to) but that we wanted to make sure Jay’s sniffles were allergy related and not cold … Continue reading