Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Dude...

Another long day at the hospital yesterday. Of course. We had a non stress test at 11 ad then after that, we had an ultrasound... You were NOT cooperative at all for either of the sonographers. Silly little guy. But the results were that you apparently weigh 5 pounds 2 ounces. That puts you in the 11th percentile for your weight and they aren't liking that at all. They want us to go for non stress tests 2 times a week now for sure. Soooo once a week, we go over to the hospital where we saw the midwives in Farrell and do one test there. Then we go for mother NST and our regular OB check up at Magee. I'm worn out. All this driving is making me crazy. You are so worth it though.

We need to fatten you up. That's our primary goal right now. I just don't know what else to do. In just a few short weeks, you'll be here and your fight will start. You're so strong though. And everyone loves you already... I'm sure you're gonna sail right through the surgeries and kick the crap out of HLHS. I know there will be twists and turns. I know it's gonna be rough for everyone, especially you... But you can do this bud. You can make it and grow up to kick the crap out of Zephyr and Ashton. I believe in you.

Today is your big brothers first day of 5th grade. He is super excited. I can't wait until your first day of school. I bet you'll make lots of friends and get good grades. No matter what dude... Mom is gonna be proud if you. You are gonna have to overcome a lot of obstacles your first years of life and that alone is a big deal.

I love you Luka. See you in a few weeks! :)

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Lucky Luka,

Great job yesterday buddy! You put up with a lot from the doctors. After echos, ultrasounds and non stress tests, we had both had enough. It was a loooooong day but your prognosis is good. Dr. Sherman is optimistic you'll be ok after your surgeries. I'm so thankful for all the good news we got. Dr. Sherman saw 4 chambers...Your left ventricle and left atrium as well as your aorta are very hypoplastic but the doctor said you should be stable enough for me to hold you for just a few minutes before they start working on you. We got a picture of your perfect face. I'll post it on here.

We see the doctors every week now for non stress tests. We will have another echo at 36 weeks. It's gonna be a long few months but you're so worth it.

I love you buddy!!!


Saturday, August 11, 2012

New Phone, New Pup, New Meemaw!

So little dude...I got a new phone. It's definitely not what I'm used to. I'm figuring it out. Technology is crazy. You'll end up teaching me stuff when I'm old.

We got a dog. She's a rottweiler. Her name is Maggie May. She is amazing.

Meemaw is coming around. We think she will be ok once her body gets rid of all the medications. Sha really had us worried.

Thirty two weeks buddy. We get to meet you very soon!! I love you. :)