Little Monkey Lakai

Nov 14 Update..


So I have come to the conclusion that there is no real information or stats on 24 weekers...the doctor told us today that there is not many 24 weekers, because so sadly enough most parents decide to not offer ICU support to their 24 weekers. I am not going to get into a huge moral debate and express my feelings about this...other than...I really cannot understand why if there is a chance, why you would not take it.

Anyways...

I feel much better today.




The doctor said that with this other bleed, though it was not seen on the first ultrasound; it is not causing her or the other doctors concern for more chance of disabilities or worse. And that the Grade IV was starting to resolve itself slowly but surely. He will have another ultrasound done in 1-2 weeks and a MRI very soon. We have agreed to let him take part in an MRI study which is better for him because he can stay in an incubator for the MRI while other babies not taking part have to go without their incubators.

Again the doctor said that remarkable things take place within the infant brain..and there is just not very much known about preemie brains or IVH bleeds.

Frankly, I think its case to case basis.

I can tell you this much, my little man and I already have our own things...like when I touch his hand, I stroke his palm very carefully and he squeezes my hand repeatedly. Or I gently tickle his tip toes and then put my hand out for him to kick. And to comfort him I tuck his arms across his chest and hold them there, which sounds restrictive but babies love to be swaddled!

I cannot wait to carry him around every where in a sling.

So our little handsome man is stable, doing awesome, gaining weight...and is pretty much perfect.

According to his nurses and doctors...."All he needs to do is gain weight, eat and grow"

I mentioned in our last update that he has "changes" in his lungs but it could or could not be "chronic lung disease" or a basic infection that is presenting itself like chronic disease.

I do like the doctors at Children's Hospital however I do feel like we are all learning about Lakai and ALL 24 weeker preemies as we go. Which is fine, and gives me even new sense of hope..because there are discoveries to be made....ideas to be broken...

And come on people, if anyone's baby is going to bust through things..it will be ours!

Our little warrior.

Our perfect little man.