4 pounds 2 ounces that is!
I spoke with the Neonatologist last night and he said Lyon should be coming home in the next 3 weeks!!!
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Follow-Up Eye Exam
3lbs 13oz
Breathing well, still on High-flow machine.
Today Lyon had another eye exam. it appears his eyes have become a bit worse, going from a grade 2 to a grade 3. They are going to have another exam next week Wednesday to evaluate whether to do laser eye surgery. I will keep everyone posted. Other than that, he seems to be doing well and moving quickly towards 4 pounds.
Aloha,
Marie
Breathing well, still on High-flow machine.
Today Lyon had another eye exam. it appears his eyes have become a bit worse, going from a grade 2 to a grade 3. They are going to have another exam next week Wednesday to evaluate whether to do laser eye surgery. I will keep everyone posted. Other than that, he seems to be doing well and moving quickly towards 4 pounds.
Aloha,
Marie
Monday, September 24, 2007
2 Months Old!
Hi Everyone!
Today Lyon is 2 months old. He weighed in tonight at 3lbs 13oz and 15.5 inches long. He is doing very well with his breathing. On the flip side, he has developed grade 2 ROP in both eyes. ROP is an eye disease common in preemies, with micro-preemies like Lyon having a 90% chance of developing ROP. They are going to be monitoring his eyes every week or two to see what happens. It could go away on its own or get worse. If you are interested in learning more about this, Google "Retinopathy of Prematurity". Please pray for his eyes that he might be healed!
Thank you!
Marie & Ariki
Today Lyon is 2 months old. He weighed in tonight at 3lbs 13oz and 15.5 inches long. He is doing very well with his breathing. On the flip side, he has developed grade 2 ROP in both eyes. ROP is an eye disease common in preemies, with micro-preemies like Lyon having a 90% chance of developing ROP. They are going to be monitoring his eyes every week or two to see what happens. It could go away on its own or get worse. If you are interested in learning more about this, Google "Retinopathy of Prematurity". Please pray for his eyes that he might be healed!
Thank you!
Marie & Ariki
Friday, September 21, 2007
An Email From Dr. Rossi
This is an email from Dr. Rossi-The head doctor who delivered Lyon via emergency C-section. She is now back in Japan since she was just in Waimea to cover for Dr. Chatkupt:
Hello Marie & Ariki,
I am so sorry to respond so belatedly, as my email thought you were spam (until I checked the trashed messages)! Not the good kind of Hawaiian spam either.
I cannot say enough about how wonderful it was to see how your family was doing, from the smallest (Lyon) and you, to the biggest (Ariki), and all the wonderful grandparents and other family members in between. I think about your family often, as Lyon and your whole family made an enormous impression on me---this is why I and others practice medicine. I was grateful to be part of it, as so many others will be too (as I can see from the pictures of the NICU). Lyon just needed a better way to get out, but he certainly is figuring things out on his own now---tripling his weight and thriving! Marie, how are you doing? Are you getting back into the ocean? It is impressive to see how much you have learned about Lyon's complicated medical environment from your blog comments. You and Ariki are seasoned capable parents already. I asked the nurses at KVMH how you were doing 2 weeks ago, and they said you had so much energy, you were thinking about getting a job in Honolulu. That is a good sign for your healing, except Lyon seems to be trying to get home to Kauai. And sooner than anyone could expect---how truly remarkable your son seems to be and becoming everyday. He is a credit to his genes and his family circle. I will check into your blogspot often and look forward to pictures of him going home soon!
Please let me know if I can do anything for you too, and if you have a mailing address.
Best wishes always,
Vy Rossi
--
Vy Bui Rossi, MD
Hello Marie & Ariki,
I am so sorry to respond so belatedly, as my email thought you were spam (until I checked the trashed messages)! Not the good kind of Hawaiian spam either.
I cannot say enough about how wonderful it was to see how your family was doing, from the smallest (Lyon) and you, to the biggest (Ariki), and all the wonderful grandparents and other family members in between. I think about your family often, as Lyon and your whole family made an enormous impression on me---this is why I and others practice medicine. I was grateful to be part of it, as so many others will be too (as I can see from the pictures of the NICU). Lyon just needed a better way to get out, but he certainly is figuring things out on his own now---tripling his weight and thriving! Marie, how are you doing? Are you getting back into the ocean? It is impressive to see how much you have learned about Lyon's complicated medical environment from your blog comments. You and Ariki are seasoned capable parents already. I asked the nurses at KVMH how you were doing 2 weeks ago, and they said you had so much energy, you were thinking about getting a job in Honolulu. That is a good sign for your healing, except Lyon seems to be trying to get home to Kauai. And sooner than anyone could expect---how truly remarkable your son seems to be and becoming everyday. He is a credit to his genes and his family circle. I will check into your blogspot often and look forward to pictures of him going home soon!
Please let me know if I can do anything for you too, and if you have a mailing address.
Best wishes always,
Vy Rossi
--
Vy Bui Rossi, MD
Los Abuelos
Some new photos from the last trip Abuelita Carmen y Grandpa Tom took to visit Lyon on their 30th wedding anniversary.
This has got to be my favorite picture ever!
(Blue steel anyone?)
(I'm having way too much fun with these pictures)
This has got to be my favorite picture ever!
(Blue steel anyone?)
(I'm having way too much fun with these pictures)
Thursday, September 20, 2007
By September 19, '07
What a blessing for me to be able to hold Lyon for the first time on this trip to Honolulu. He is making such great progress, as of today, September 19, '07 with the nurse reporting that he is now at 3 lbs 10.6 oz. ( 1 kg 664 gr. ). This is such great news. He's getting closer to coming home to Kauai.......the moment we are all waiting for.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Moving On & Special Moment
9-17-07
Today Lyon graduated from the "Critical Care" nursery to the Intermediate nursery in the NICU. This is huge because it means he is well on his way out the door.
Today was a memorable day because Grandpa Tom and Abuelita (translated: good-looking grandma) Carmen celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. To top that off, Abuelita held her first grandchild for the first time ever today. Wow, what a moment to celebrate!
Today Lyon graduated from the "Critical Care" nursery to the Intermediate nursery in the NICU. This is huge because it means he is well on his way out the door.
Today was a memorable day because Grandpa Tom and Abuelita (translated: good-looking grandma) Carmen celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. To top that off, Abuelita held her first grandchild for the first time ever today. Wow, what a moment to celebrate!
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