She graduated!

Abigail has been moved to the "healthy baby" room! They had a new admission last night into room 207 so that little one needed Abby's spot and Abby got moved to room 210. At first I was sad about it because she would have to get used to new surroundings, but then I saw the room and was very pleased. It seems less hectic and apparently it is where the "feeders and growers" hang out. Our little peanut is a feeder and grower...not a sick baby anymore. I just love that. And as of today her feedings were increased to 10cc's! She is half-way to full feeds and when she gets there, she'll start bottle feeding. This is all assuming she continues to tolerate the big meals of course, but we have no reason to think she wouldn't. Geez, before we know it she'll be off to college!

I also want to say a quick Happy Birthday to cousin Hope. HOPEfully she is doing something fun to celebrate.

My Houston BFF is STILL without power (thanks Ike). I've had a text message or two from her and she says they are "hanging in there"...I guess that's all one can do given the circumstances. Here's hoping they get that electricity fixed asap.

My first outing

Yesterday I mustered up enough energy to get out of the house for a bit, so we went to the Angels game (they won in the bottom of the 9th...yay!). It was 80 degrees and absolutely beautiful, and so nice to get some fresh air. I came home pooped, but it was SO worth it. Nowadays I keep my camera on hand ALL THE TIME, so I was able to document my big day out...



After the game we went to the hospital. Abby had just been fed and she was sound asleep so we decided not to hold her. She was doing so well that we just didn't want to disturb her (even if it did break my heart). She is up to 2 pounds 10 ounces and they have increased her feeds to 7cc's every 3 hours. She is digesting well, but has been having more brady episodes and desats. It is probably because of the feeds. They think she may be having some reflux issues. I would have reflux too if I ate laying down! The bradys and desats should get better with time and as she gets used to digesting. It's the same old story..."it's a preemie thing" (or so they say). Hard to believe it's been 3 weeks already...

She's a BIG girl!

Our little Abigail...she is such a little trooper. She started her feeds on Wednesday and so far is digesting and tolerating them well. She eats every 3 hours (through the feeding tube in her nose) and is doing so well that they even increased the amount they give her, to a whopping 1.4cc's. As she continues to gain weight they will continue to increase the amount. Last night she weighed 2 pounds 9 ounces! She is getting strong too. When she's on her back and stretches out her arms and legs, she can actually lift her little torso right up off the bed to stretch out her back. I'll try to get a picture of that. When she has tummy time, she sometimes picks up her head a bit to face the other direction, but she gets stuck about half way. She will be 32 weeks on Monday and they are going to start lowering the humidity in her "condo" until they wean her of it completely. It's hard to believe that she's only 5 weeks away from what they consider "full term". Here are some pictures from last night. She spent some quality time getting to know Daddy, and as you can see she was very happy to see him. She just stared at him with wide eyes...it was the sweetest thing.








In other news, I am still on the mend. I have good days and bad. We spend way too much time going from one appointment to another...yesterday it was 7 hours of doctors, hospitals, tests, etc. They say it will be another couple of weeks before I start feeling like myself again. I have a hard time staying hydrated and get tired very quickly. I weigh 30 pounds less than I did 3 days after I had the babies, and it's been hard to eat and drink, but I'm trying. I get frustrated because I want my life back and want to feel normal again. I can't wait to have my strength back. I can't even remember the last time I drove a car. There's so many things I want to do. Since I got pregnant I haven't even been able to go to Babies R Us! I would love to go grocery shopping. Or maybe to the mall. Even a movie would be nice. Blah Blah Blah. I know what you are thinking...shut up and be thankful for what you have. You are right. So I'm done now with my pity party.

I know Ike came barreling through Houston last night, so I hope my BFF and all of my new Texas blogging friends weathered the storm ok. I haven't seen any updates on the blogs so I am assuming most of you don't have power, but know that we are thinking of you all.

The Sundevils play UNLV tonight. Go DEVILS!

Baby steps

Abigail turned 2 weeks old yesterday and she is continuing to do well. She gains and loses weight all the time. She burns her calories so quickly that just a visit from us can make her lose 10 grams or so if she starts to cry. She needs to have minimal stimulation so she doesn't burn the little bit of calories she gets. They will begin feeding her on Wednesday. It will be 3 weeks before she is up to full feeds, assuming she tolerates everything ok. Since she was born she has only had IV nutrients so we are excited to see her get some food. She really needs to pack on the pounds. Today she was almost back to her birth weight of 2.4 pounds. We kept our visit brief today, but she did get a chance to sleep on me for a little while. Here's some pics...

Just another day in the Corny life...

A summary of today's events:

9am - phone rings. Doc says be at the hospital at 10:30 for an ultrasound

10:30am - ultrasound tech gives results to radiologist. Doc calls ultrasound room and tells me I need to have a D&C...TODAY.

11:30am - appointment with Infectious disease doc to consult about D&C

12:30pm - left ID doc and went to OB doc's office to discuss D&C. We need to check into the hospital at 2:30pm.

1:00pm - need to go to pharmacy to pick up a pill before surgery.

1:30pm - arrive at outpatient treatment center for IV infusion of antibiotics (we do this every day for the next 10 days). They gave me the option of an IM injection (in the rear) instead of IV which takes an hour. I went for the injection...much easier!

2:30pm - admitted to Hoag yet again for another surgery under general anesthesia. Having a D&C to clean out the uterus and hopefully get rid of any infection. Hopefully no complications so I can go home.

5:00pm-ish - taken to OR.

7:00pm-ish - in recovery. They didn't find much in the uterus but a couple of blood clots. Hopefully they got any placenta that may have been left over from c-section.

9:00pm - Brian can finally bring me home. Stop for a happy meal on the way.

9:30pm - Just got an update on Abigail. She gained 20 grams today! Still off the nasal cannula and has not had any de-sats or bradys today. Missing her terribly and I'm brokenhearted that we couldn't see her today. Need to get a good night's rest now so we can go there first thing in the morning. Can't stop missing her and feeling terrible for not seeing her.

Just another day in the life...hopefully I am now finally on the mend. Will take lots of pics tomorrow. I think Grandpa Larry is coming to visit.

I'm pooped.

Photo opportunity

Wow, what a week! First an update...Abigail is still doing awesome. Notice she doesn't have any wires on her face, at least not until she starts her feeding tube. We have 6 more days of wire free photo opportunities before they do that.

As for my recovery, it's not going as smoothly as we hoped. I have been in a lot of pain and have had a fever every night since being discharged, so last night we decided to go back to the ER. It turns out some fluid has collected behind my uterus, which they think is what is causing all the pain and fevers. They have put me on IV antibiotics, but luckily I can have them administered once a day as an outpatient. They will do another CT scan next week to see if the antibiotics are working. If not, I will have to have another surgery to remove the fluid, so we are praying that the antibiotics do the trick. Please keep your fingers crossed for us.

Here's some photos from today's visit, including our first family photo! I know, I know...I look like crap...but who cares!?!? Is she adorable or what???



Kangaroo care with Daddy...


Mommy and Abigail...


Nurse Mandy...

Look Ma...no wires!

Nurse Mandy sent us this picture last night from her cellphone. Abigail is making such progress that they were able to remove the suction line from her mouth and she is breathing room air! No more nasal cannula! Will post more later...on our way to see her now.