Jacob had a much better night last night being at home (we were surprised and excited how quickly he adjusted). Between all of our efforts, Jacob is now on a every four hour feeding schedule (12, 4, 8, 12), and in between feeds, he is sleeping beautifully! The report from Mia Rae today is that Jacob had one big poop this morning, but not has had any since, and during the day did well all day. She kept him in the living room pretty much (even squeezed in an hour nap); he seems to do better where all the activity is happening. For now, we will chalk his lack of many poops up to him adjusting to his environment (I'm sure that is all it is), but we will also bring it up to his pediatrician tomorrow (Sheri and Rae will be taking him to his first doctor's appointment since being released from the hospital on Monday in the Medical Center, across from Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital). Good luck baby boy, you will be just fine. We are so proud of your progress!
Jordan also had another progress hurdle lept over successfully; the doctors and nurses finally said she had come far enough long that she no longer needed her nasal cannula! Way to go! Here is the first photo of our little daughter breathing entirely on her own (we never had any real doubts anyway, she made her feelings known about well in advance...every time we looked at her after her PDA surgery, she somehow managed to get the nasal prongs out of her nose and blowing on her face instead)
Jordan also had a Renal Ultrasound and Urinalysis ran on her today; it seems her high blood pressure readings warranted a test to ensure her kidneys are functioning properly. Jordan also received a suppository this morning; we had asked the nurses to give her one because of the many days that had gone by with little to no poop action. To coin a phrase, mentioning that she was going to get one seemed to "scare the crap out of her", because she had two little poops at various points during the morning before she ever received the suppository, and then one big one later after getting it. Go figure :). Sheri had been able to go this morning and be with her (until she is released, the family is doing everything we can to make sure that Jordan is either not alone, or is by herself in the NICU for a very short time. We don't want her to get scared and lonely, do we?) Here is a picture Mom took of her when she arrived to be with her this afternoon:
And, I had a neat and exciting experience upon my visit tonight (Sheri and I had discussed it earlier, and we had opted for me to go up to the NICU tonight, and she come home to be with Jacob for the evening and get to bed earlier (which I was happy to do). I got to bathe Jordan! It was my first time, but I think I did alright (you be the judge) and enjoyed looking at my smiling baby girl all the while!
Jordan's official numbers for the day are:
5 lbs. 0.2 oz
3 dirty diaper
7 wet diapers
0 brady episodes
0 desats
Nasal Cannula removed, breathing Room Air completely unassisted (yeeaaahhh!)
46 CC's fortified milk 22 cal.
3.3 CC residual
Prevacid (for acid reflux) 2 mg. 1 x day
Renal Ultrasound & Urinalysis to test kidney function as a result of high blood pressure readings (results tomorrow)
Echo Cardiogram scheduled for tomorrow a.m.
Update on my ankle: I visited the podiatrist today. The MRI results say one of the outer tendons is 50% torn (see update with photo on April 6, 2010 for full explanation). At this point, surgery is on the low end (about 20% chance) and we should be able to heal it up with being in the boot cast for at least another three weeks, then a follow up visit where the doctor will poke and prod and measure my mobility and ankle strength, and see about transitioning to a smaller brace. For the rest of this season though, officiating baseball is officially out.
More as it develops! Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
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