Tuesday, January 20, 2009

No change in ROP, no laser surgery yet

Loki gained an ounce, an is at 2480 grams today.

The only news is that the eye doctor did an examination, and Loki's ROP remains at stage 3. Thus, there was no laser surgery today, but it is not ruled out for later.

I misspoke yesterday: The meeting of specialists to determine the next steps with his kidney is Wednesday.

In the absence of more news, I give a couple photos.

The new digs:


Nobody here but me. And a musical bear. And a giraffe doll thing. And a rubber duck with a snowboard.


MY pacifier.

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hee, heet ie nou naar jouw achternaam, of ben je gewoon zo dominant geweest dat ze die hebben gewijzigd? Of zetten ze het allemaal op de naam van de moeder? en een hele gebruiksaanwijzing, jammer, maar nodig he?

I understand you must be worried about all the uncertain operations. Look at Loki now and how things have grown after the last surgery. I hope this gives you confidence. I feel a little nervous myself and hope to be able to hug you soon.

xxKyra

Anonymous said...

Hallo lieve Loki,
Fijn je weer even te zien op de foto met je grote ogen! Enne je plekje om je heen: dat iedereen zich maar goed aan alle briefjes houdt, dan zijn ze én lief én zorgen ze goed voor je. Fijn dat het na de operatie best al snel weer goed met je gaat. En heel fijn voor jou en mama dat je aan de borst mag en dat dat goed gaat. Ik vind het stiekem bij mijn mama ook nog zo lekker....
Dag van Jermo Serpenti (2 jaar)

marieke said...

Lieve Loki,
Wat heerlijk al die knuffels in je bed, die helpen je vast om door moeilijke momenten heen te komen. Giraffen wonen trouwens niet in America hoor. Volgens mij kan jouw beer heel goed zingen en is dat fijn als je je niet zo lekker voelt. Volgens mij heb je mijn witte pakje maat 44 aan. ooit was dat veeeel te groot, je bent al zo veel gegroeid! Hele dikke knuffel voor jou en voor mama en papa een dikke kus.

Anonymous said...

Loki looked so handsome when I visted yesterday, and I am glad that he is off oxygen and breathing well. -Jennifer M.

Anonymous said...

So cute and so bright eyed. Beautiful boy!
Cheryl

Mascha said...

I am glad that for right now there is no eye surgery. That must be relieving. I guess, no more news is good news.

Hugs and love,
Mascha

Mascha said...

I am glad that for right now there is no eye surgery. That must be relieving. I guess, no more news is good news.

Hugs and love,
Mascha

Anonymous said...

Every little step towards home counts! I am so glad that little Loki has such great parents to help him on his journey! I will also be glad whenI can shake off all the cooties I am constantly being exposed to and come see you to give you all the support I hold for you in my heart. Much love to Loki and positive energy, thoughts and love to you as well!

Sharon

Anonymous said...

what a handsome guy! he has very bright eyes - with a twinkle, too! sending my love to you Loki, and to mom and dad. xoxo, courtney

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.

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