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Mom and Dad's chronicle
of a tiny new guy
About Loki Sky
Loki Sky is a special little man. He was a very early micropreemie, weighing only 610 grams (1 lb, 5 oz) after 24 weeks, 3 days gestation, born to an American Father and a Dutch Mother in Berkeley, California on October 18, 2008.
On January 11, 2009, while still in the hospital NICU, his one kidney stopped working. It was repaired after three surgeries. After spending time in three hospitals in three cities, Loki came home on February 17. He struggled with eating, and then stopped in July, leading to 8 days in the hospital, a failure-to-thrive diagnosis, and a NG feeding tube. On October 10, a minor surgery installed a G feeding tube. Another procedure replaced it with a new one, and then again with a Mic-Key button in Jan. 2010.
On January 11, 2009, while still in the hospital NICU, his one kidney stopped working. It was repaired after three surgeries. After spending time in three hospitals in three cities, Loki came home on February 17. He struggled with eating, and then stopped in July, leading to 8 days in the hospital, a failure-to-thrive diagnosis, and a NG feeding tube. On October 10, a minor surgery installed a G feeding tube. Another procedure replaced it with a new one, and then again with a Mic-Key button in Jan. 2010.
In August 2010, he and his parents moved to the Netherlands.
Read about his first name.
Read & hear about his middle name.
See photos.
See videos.
Read about his first name.
Read & hear about his middle name.
See photos.
See videos.
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2008
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November
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- Day 42: Six weeks old
- Day 41: Quick note
- Day 40: Thanksgiving
- PS
- Day 39: Keeping the "O" Low
- Photos: Loki unplugged
- Day 38; Much better day
- Photos: Loki says "Keep it dark and quiet!"
- Photos: Hospital grounds and views
- Day 37: Breathing Fast
- Day 36: Better and better!
- On pumping
- Day 35; just sleeping and growing
- Day 34: Going for fat
- Photo & video: Slurping on the pacifier
- Day 33; pee and poop
- Day 32; Going steady
- Dad's perspective on the birth
- Day 31; 1 Month Birthday
- Day 30
- Day 29: So far, so good!
- Photos: Tubeless and holding by Dad
- Day 28: Three positive developments
- Day 27
- Pictures
- Day 25: Messy diaper and race car
- Quick note regarding Wednesday
- Day 24: Holding again
- Day 23 Looking up
- Day 22
- Day 21: Rocky 24 hours
- First holding photos
- Holding (2)
- Day 20: Holding!
- A different image for Loki
- Our amazing support system
- Tube back in
- Day 18: A breathing incident and change
- Day 17: Heart seems OK
- Day 16: Hoping for a healthy heart
- Day 15: Heart update
- OK, here's the photo
- quick photo
- Two Weeks! Details on murmur
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11 comments:
Ok, kleine traantjes van geluk hier in Amsterdam voor jullie!
Kus maaike
En traantjes uit Leusden, too.
Kier
En uit Berg en Dal (dat telt dubbel; zeker voor nuchtere hollanders).
Frits
Oh wat mooi! Nog meer traantjes uit Amsterdam.
And tears from the other side of the world (Leusden telt dus nu ook dubbel) O, what a beautiful morning! We're so glad for you, Mom! Willem en Edith
Oh, this is so wonderful. Holding him for the first time for a hole hour without major signs of stress is HUGE.
I remember this moment - 3 1/2 years ago - still very well, and I remember that I cried because it was emotionally so overwhelming. Here I sit looking at the pictures, and they make me cry again. I am sooo happy for you. Doesn't it make a world of a difference to feel his skin against yours?
It was so good seeing you for a few minutes on your way home to your nap and exchange at least a few words and hugs on Wednesday. How glad I was to be at the playground next to the hospital. I want to reassure you that it really is fine to not call back or email. Don't feel selfish. Loki needs your full attention and focus. And when I call or email, I just want to send good vibes and my support and love. No pressure. No expectations.
Just lots of love and strength and kisses,
Mascha
So sweet, you two look so happy! He is truly a little angel...
En dan bevestigen deze foto's het licht.
Mooi, heel mooi.
I'm thrilled that you were finally able to hold Loki and such beautiful photos of the event. I can even see him peeking out at his mom.
Send good thoughts/positive vibes to you all.
Nurse Janet
Wat lief!!! En wat is hij klein!!!
Heel veel liefs een heel veel meer van deze momenten gewenst!
Suzan
you and loki look so very happy and peaceful! thank you for sharing this wonderful experience! xoxo, courtney
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