Maybe UTI

Our little guy may have a UTI (urinary tract infection). We hope not, although we were warned that this is a common issue with the nephrosotomy tube. It would mean an increased dose of antibiotics though. Fingers crossed we can just hang out until the next surgery.

Loki is behaving pretty well. He loves being held and cuddled and has his few alert moments during the day, where he looks around to see what is going on. He is working very hard on breastfeeding and actually latches on quite well. It is unclear how much he takes in, but I guess that is a guess for every new mom. Unfortunately he does not have that extra reserve that newborns have, so it does matter he gets is full feeds.

Dr. Sandhu stopped by for a quick visit today, Loki feels honored with all his guests. We continue to miss Alta Bates, but are getting used to being at Children's. I would be very worried about how to make the different culture work for an extended period of time, but if it is just another week or so, we will be fine. I must say, we have had a wonderful evening nurse for a few days now, and the day nurse, whom we will have for the fourth day in a row, is really good as well.

Interesting though, despite the fact that we are at the more specialized Children's Hospital, nobody really knew how to take a urine sample from the nephrostomy tube. They needed a print out to make sure they were doing it right. Our nurse did a great job, but it says something about how uncommon this is. It does make me want to go to UCSF for the actual surgery, just to make sure we will have enough people who have seen the surgery happen and know what to expect. Even though yet another move and getting to know new people yet again, this time without knowing any of the doctors, will be quite an adjustment.

I have some weird anatomical issues, causing for the bizarly early birth of our little dudey. But I must admit that our baby boy wins the odd anatomical abnormalities circus! Geeee!!!