I just got a report from Mom in San Francisco. Loki is now getting all his food by mouth, either bottle or breast, and his feeding tube is out. Also, his IV and urinary catheter have been removed as well. The penrose drain from his surgical wound will be taken out on Monday. Loki weighs 3240 grams (7 pounds + 2 ounces), which is about what he was a week ago.
If this path continues, his doctor believes that he will come home early next week. He will stay at UCSF until then.
Myself, I will probably still wait to visit the little man, as my minor cold simply will not go away.
Untitled (written 8/30/2008)
11 months ago
13 comments:
Early next week? Gosh, if this is for real - it makes me cry.
Go Loki go! Suck, swallow, breathe, pee, poop, grow, and go home--and Mom and Dad, rest, rest, rest... now the fun really starts! :)
Cheryl
loki!loki!loki!loki!loki!loki!
cant wait to meetcha!
So the big moment of Loki coming home now all of a sudden comes very close! That must be very exciting! This is so nice to hear. Congratulations! Oma Heleen en opa frits.
I don't want to count my chickens before the eggs hatch. I am merely keeping my fingers crossed. At the same time, bringing Loki home will be a major event in many ways.
Wow...you really impress me little guy!!! Keep up all that hard work and before you know it you'll be hope!!! I am sooo happy for you all!!! I send my very best and hope everything continues to go well. I miss u guys hopefully after this busy week I can come visit :)
Love,
Nurse Amber
That's great news!!! Keep it up Loki!! We are so proud of you and your amazing parents...
keep it up little dude - you and your parents are very strong.
Now the fun is going to begin, you will have your little man home and the way it should be, You guys are almost there, keep up the good work. Love and good thoughts to all of you. deanne and Isaiah
Wow, another big step. Teh feeding tube is out. Now Loki really must do it himself. And he can! You go, boy!
X Maaike
Joepie de poepie! Wouw Loki, you can drink everything and the tube is out. Bringing Loki home is ofcourse so nice but also chalenging. A major event in many ways like dad said. He is and will be a "special" baby who is vonarable in health for the upcomming time. But jeetje, it will be so different to hang out with him at home instead of in the hospital. He ho. lets go! You all can do it!
Hey Loki,
Wow!! So nice to hear that you're doing better.
Everyday Suzan visits this blog to see the latest news from the little guy, and Phileine mentions you at least 1 time per hour :-)
We hope to see you very soon in the NL!
Johan
Way to go, Loki!
Knuffels,
Nurse Janet
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