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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
Category Archives: General
Landon moved into his new condo. It’s not as spacious as his last place, but it has a great view. He can look right off his balcony right into baby Jessica’s window! She’s a cutie, 1 foot 2 inches tall … 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
Here’s a link that explains some of the NICU Terminology. Of course desat is not in there so let me explain a few common ones. “Desat” refers to desaturates of blood oxygen levels. Landon always has an Sp02 sensor on … 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
“Closeup of Landon – Whatcha lookin at!” “Landon and his bearskin rug wearing Aunt Kelly’s smurfy hat” “Landon with Mom” … Continue reading
Well Landon has been hearing all about the Winter Olympics and has decided to join the Austrian Team. Apparently their athletes have good access to the transfusion equipment he needs! He really was doing great today. Very few apnea spells … Continue reading
Well Landon is 910 grams today, thats 3 grams over 2 pounds!!!! What a moose he’s turning out to be! He has been having a few more apnea spells the past few days so we sort of pushed the doctors … 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
L.J. gained some more weight today (30 grams to be exact). Today when I looked at I felt like he looked bigger. Nothing much else to report. The higher setting on the nose cannula seems to be helping him have … Continue reading
Landon the Pirate! “Arghhh Matie!!!” “Dad with Landon” “Close up of Landon” … 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 Landon weighed in at 775 grams (1lb 11oz) gaining 25 grams from yesterday. The docs also upped his caloric intake by 2 calories (total of 26 calories per ounce of milk). They add a yummy fatty oil to the … Continue reading
Are you curious what happens to the left over equipment after babies are done with them? Well the nurses put Landon’s nose cpap to good use: Â “A hippo on a CPAP” Â Here is what Landon’s bedroom looks like: … Continue reading
Landon seems to really enjoy his new nose cannula and we enjoy it too. We can see his face, move him around without it popping out, and basically have a more enjoyable time with him. Here are some pics to … 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
Today Landon demonstrated for us his hiccups (this was the first we’d seen or heard of this). He sounded much like a mouse – breathe..squeak – breathe..squeak – breathe..squeak. His feeding tube was back in (it’s very easy to put … Continue reading
That little bugger decided to pull out his feeding tube today. Good news is he’s showing excellent coordination and motor skills. Bad news is needs that darn tube to eat! Oh well, we keep telling the nurses he likes to … 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
“Landon Loungin’” “Landon Curled” … 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
Sorry, had some computer problems last night so I didn’t get to posting. Anyway, Landon was weighed in at a whopping 730 grams. The nurse didn’t think that was quite accurate, and most likely will be less today. Everything else … Continue reading
Besides a little hernia (which preemies often get) Landon’s doing good. He actually had the hernia the other day and we just found out today. It was so minor that they didn’t want to worry us (they just push it … Continue reading
Here’s a picture with Landon’s new hat from Aunt Kelly. It’s a little big, but he’ll grow into it!!! Â Â “Mom kisses Landon” Â Â … Continue reading
Landon’s brain scan came back with no change from last week. They keep increasing his feeding and he seems to be tolerating it, although he lost 10 grams today (690 grams). It’s normal for it to go up and down … 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
For his weekly birthday the nurse took out his last IV so now he only has a feeding tube, the nose cpap, and a few sensors. He also reached his original birthweight today (700 grams) which for his size usually … Continue reading
They plugged up the last IV, although they kept it in for now, so he’s getting all his nourishment from mom’s milk. The last IV is a special one so they’ll keep it in for a day or so just … Continue reading
Wanted to give you all a quick update so that no one has to wait for too long. Today we visited around 11:00 and Landon was holding up. His oxygen levels were increased slightly for short periods of time because … Continue reading
Landon has been doing so well with eating that the doctors said he probably won’t need the IV anymore. This is great news as I’m sure he’d love to be IV free. He’s still doing well with his breathing on … Continue reading
Some have asked if there is a charity to donate to in Alissa’s name. We have set up a fund through the March of Dimes Banding Together Program. The money donated will go to the fight against premature birth. Alissa’s … Continue reading
As difficult as it has been to say good bye to Alissa, we are still being strong for Landon. Last night we went back to see him and deal with our emotions of seeing him without his sister. This morning … Continue reading
It is with great sorrow we mourn the loss of Alissa Jean. She was brave and fought hard, but this morning she passed away. I wrote her this short letter to say goodbye. A Letter to Lissy Dear Alissa, Although … Continue reading
Today was another good day for both babies. Alissa was feeling much better after her surgery Friday (to insert the permanent IV) and she was moving around to show her progress. Her vitals all looked good and she looks like … Continue reading
Here’s the pic. By the way mom wanted me to tell everyone that both Lissy and Landon are opening their eyes (of course Lissy was first to do this too)!! “Mom holding Landon” … Continue reading
That’s right, not to be shown up by her big brothers fantastic progress, Alissa has decided to take the first dump! I can not emphasize how proud we are of our little pooper (that’s right daddy’s little girl). On a … Continue reading
Word out on the street is that all you bloggers are anxiously awaiting your daily update. Normally I’m not one for much suspense, however, just for fun I think I will drag this blog out a bit before getting to … Continue reading
Landon is still doing great on the nose cpap. The doctors are impressed that they haven’t had to reintubate him (which would be pretty typical if they had to). He’s still getting small amounts of milk, although he hasn’t pooped … Continue reading
Landon continues to excel. He has been enjoying milk overnight and will continue to get a little bit every few hours for now. He’s been doing great on the nose ventilator. His weight has been going up and down (currently … Continue reading
Lissy’s breathing and blood pressure seem to be stable today. She is having some additional complications which we won’t know the implications of until tests on Friday. Landon is doing remarkable. They have removed his breathing tube and have him … Continue reading
First off I just wanted to thank everyone for the overwhelming support. We really appreciate it and it gives us strength and encouragement. I also wanted to let everyone know about something I was thinking about. Sarah has been part … Continue reading
Sarah was discharged this afternoon from the hospital. She was healing so well they let her go home a day early. It is very tough for us to leave the twins, but we live so close to the hospital that … Continue reading
Due to Sarah’s condition she spent most of the past day and a half in intesive care. This morning she was allowed to go meet them for the twins for the first time. The twins are still doing well. We … Continue reading
Sarah so far is doing fine. She recovering from the preeclampsia and the hellp syndrome. She will hopefully be able to eat this afternoon and they are expecting to move her from the ICU to the maternity ward today. Below … Continue reading
Landon is doing excellent this morning. They are slowly turning down the ventalator assitance because he is partially breathing on his own. Alissa still needs the help of the ventalator, but she has been stable overnight. Here is Landon’s picture. … Continue reading
Both Lissy and Landon are continuing to do well. Landon is quite stable at the moment. He is on a ventalator to assist his breathing, but they currently do not have to give him any added oxygen. Lissy is also … Continue reading