Monday, January 14, 2008

Well in the end they did do a spinal tap today to be on the safe side. But everything is looking negative so far. He's up to 4.9 cc's of milk every three hours. Even though I see him every day I can tell that he's filling out a little. They say the milk will really help him to grow now.

The nurse asked me to bring in a black and white picture of Joe and I so that the baby can look at it while he's awake and see our faces. He's going to slowly recognize things though right now it's just a blur to him. In the next few weeks he'll be tested for ROP (retinopathy of prematurity). This is an eye issue with preemies, we hope that he'll be ok.

6 comments:

Zoomy said...

I love the photo idea...do you guys have a good enlargement of your wedding photo (the one you sent wallets out of)? Just a crop of your faces from that would probably be really perfect.

I hope he handled the spinal tap OK...that sounds so miserable. But his growth from your milk is such a great sign of progress.

Janis said...

Yay for negative tests!

Anonymous said...

Yay for milk!

Dianna said...

As always you are in my prayers. Jay will be fine, you'll see! although it seems like it's such slow going, and the rollercoaster ride is not the fun one that you remember from the amusement park, it will all work out. Trust in that. You know where to find me if you need to vent sweetie. Hug that handsome little man for me!

Anonymous said...

My prayers and love for Jayan as he reaches every positive step! Stay strong Ana and Joe, your little one is strong and is prayed for by so many.


Tiffany AKA Diamondlv

Anonymous said...

Look at those sweet baby feet! Squeal! Grow Baby Grow!