Trying to keep this site informative but still fun so tonight's
update is brought to you by the letter P (remember Sesame
Street???).
Physicians (rounds) - Michael and I showed up early enough to catch rounds this morning which was lots of fun. Dr. Khmour (Greyson's Dr.) came in first leading about 10 others. They not only had residents going over their cases but they also talked to the parents to share information or ask questions. This morning it was a large posse of YOUNG doctors that are all doing their pediatric rotations. I asked the nurse how many will become neonatologists and she said probably none that it takes a special kind of person to be that kind of doctor. They were very concerned about the consults that were coming in from different groups (still missing radiology consult), the EKG that was done this morning which came back clear, and the results from the brain scan and some blood work. They did ask a few questions about when the growth was found and so forth and complimented us on the breastfeeding progress. Dr. Khmour also decided that their is a bit of a concern with mobility of his neck and arm so they called for a PT consult before leaving. The dermatologists also made their own rounds later and measured the growth and determined that it hasn't changed recently (another good thing).
Pee - One of the interesting things in a NICU is that they keep track of everything including pee. Not just how often babies have wet diapers but also how heavy they are. Yes, there is a scale and they weigh them and then put them in the trash. Emily, Greyson's day nurse says that he is quite a pee-er putting out lots of it. The doctors have even lowered his intake of fluids through his central line since he is drinking so much breast milk.
Physical Therapy - The PT consult showed in the afternoon and found that Greyson has great range of motion in his neck and arm when positioned differently and when we make it move. She has some passive exercises for us to do with him and some extra wedges to put under his head so that he won't get a flat spot. We want to make sure when it is gone that he will be able to move around with no problems.
Projectile Poo - The funniest part of the day was when it was my
turn to change a poopy diaper. So we (Michael, Emily, and I) were
all standing around and Michael was taking pictures since it was
going to be my first messy diaper. No sooner than I got to wiping
Greyson down then he decided he wasn't quite done and proceeded to
have some PP (see section title). Luckily I was quick and caught it
all in the diaper but we all got to laughing and it hurts so bad to
laugh due the the incision that I had to sit down and Emily had to
finish up for me. No worries though...I will have many more to come
I am sure.
All in all a wonderful day with the boy. He met our friend Bob at lunch time and said good-bye to Grandma Shelia and Papa Charlie for a few days. I have added some pictures from the day...enjoy.
Brooke
Physicians (rounds) - Michael and I showed up early enough to catch rounds this morning which was lots of fun. Dr. Khmour (Greyson's Dr.) came in first leading about 10 others. They not only had residents going over their cases but they also talked to the parents to share information or ask questions. This morning it was a large posse of YOUNG doctors that are all doing their pediatric rotations. I asked the nurse how many will become neonatologists and she said probably none that it takes a special kind of person to be that kind of doctor. They were very concerned about the consults that were coming in from different groups (still missing radiology consult), the EKG that was done this morning which came back clear, and the results from the brain scan and some blood work. They did ask a few questions about when the growth was found and so forth and complimented us on the breastfeeding progress. Dr. Khmour also decided that their is a bit of a concern with mobility of his neck and arm so they called for a PT consult before leaving. The dermatologists also made their own rounds later and measured the growth and determined that it hasn't changed recently (another good thing).
Pee - One of the interesting things in a NICU is that they keep track of everything including pee. Not just how often babies have wet diapers but also how heavy they are. Yes, there is a scale and they weigh them and then put them in the trash. Emily, Greyson's day nurse says that he is quite a pee-er putting out lots of it. The doctors have even lowered his intake of fluids through his central line since he is drinking so much breast milk.
Physical Therapy - The PT consult showed in the afternoon and found that Greyson has great range of motion in his neck and arm when positioned differently and when we make it move. She has some passive exercises for us to do with him and some extra wedges to put under his head so that he won't get a flat spot. We want to make sure when it is gone that he will be able to move around with no problems.
Projectile Poo - The funniest part of the day was when it was my
turn to change a poopy diaper. So we (Michael, Emily, and I) were
all standing around and Michael was taking pictures since it was
going to be my first messy diaper. No sooner than I got to wiping
Greyson down then he decided he wasn't quite done and proceeded to
have some PP (see section title). Luckily I was quick and caught it
all in the diaper but we all got to laughing and it hurts so bad to
laugh due the the incision that I had to sit down and Emily had to
finish up for me. No worries though...I will have many more to come
I am sure.All in all a wonderful day with the boy. He met our friend Bob at lunch time and said good-bye to Grandma Shelia and Papa Charlie for a few days. I have added some pictures from the day...enjoy.
Brooke
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