Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Light at the end of the Tunnel!
Hi Everyone,
As of today, Lyon is 4lbs 9oz(2.08Kg) and doing very well with this breathing and feedings. Around 3pm he is going to have his next eye exam to see if his ROP has become better or worse. If it becomes worse, then they will be doing laser eye surgery probably tomorrow. If it remains the same, then they will just keep monitoring him weekly.
Other great news is that we might be going home very soon! The Doctor said we are aiming for October 18th which is next Thursday! Amazing considering how long and far we have come here. Although we would like to bring Lyon out to meet everyone, the Doctor also advised us to keep him home for a couple months and out of contact with crowds. The reason is because Lyon is coming home in the start of flu season. What could be a cold to us could possibly end up being a severe respitory infection for Lyon due to his preemie background. So please be patient with us in your calls and inquiries to come over and see him. He will make his debut soon and in the meantime we will keep this blog updated with pictures.
Mahalo ke Akua,
Ariki & Marie
As of today, Lyon is 4lbs 9oz(2.08Kg) and doing very well with this breathing and feedings. Around 3pm he is going to have his next eye exam to see if his ROP has become better or worse. If it becomes worse, then they will be doing laser eye surgery probably tomorrow. If it remains the same, then they will just keep monitoring him weekly.
Other great news is that we might be going home very soon! The Doctor said we are aiming for October 18th which is next Thursday! Amazing considering how long and far we have come here. Although we would like to bring Lyon out to meet everyone, the Doctor also advised us to keep him home for a couple months and out of contact with crowds. The reason is because Lyon is coming home in the start of flu season. What could be a cold to us could possibly end up being a severe respitory infection for Lyon due to his preemie background. So please be patient with us in your calls and inquiries to come over and see him. He will make his debut soon and in the meantime we will keep this blog updated with pictures.
Mahalo ke Akua,
Ariki & Marie
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Just Breathe!
As of today 10-4-07 Lyon is finally breathing completely on his own! No machines! The last hurdle we need to jump before he can come home is his eating. He needs to be able to finish all the milk in his bottle for every feeding for 8 feedings in a row.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Follow-Up Eye Exam
Lyon had his eye exam today. Dr. Wong said that his eyes have not advanced into Plus disease so they are going to just monitor them again next week. There is no need for surgery at this point. I will post another update on his eyes next week. Thank you for praying for his eyes!!
The breath of life
The hongi is the traditional Maori greeting where noses are pressed and there is the exchange of the Ha, or breath of life. As one breathes out, the other breathes in and then the gesture is reciprocated.
Mastering the binky...
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
And we're live!
Some clips from Ariki's phone of our little fighter.
(The movie clips don't start by themselves...you have to hit the "play" arrow)
If you can't see these clips, you need to download the latest version of quicktime.
Go here: www.apple.com/quicktime/download
(The movie clips don't start by themselves...you have to hit the "play" arrow)
If you can't see these clips, you need to download the latest version of quicktime.
Go here: www.apple.com/quicktime/download
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