Well it has been a while since our last update. We are all doing well. We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Trey has started eating solid foods and is loving it. He had sweet potatoes for his first Thanksgiving dinner.
We took Trey to San Antonio for our first family vacation in early December. He did great on the trip. We were hoping to show him the riverwalk all lit up for Christmas but he slept through it. He did enjoy watching the German dancers at the German Christmas village with his Uncle John and Aunt Becca. He also got to meet his Great Aunt Susie, and cousins Donna, Luke and Kate on the trip.
We took Trey to see Santa at Bass Pro Shop and he decorated cookies with his Great Papa (a family tradition). We are just busy getting ready to celebrate Trey's first Christmas.
On another note we are happy to announce that Trey will be a big brother in June 2011.
We wish everyone a Happy and Safe Christmas and New Year. We posted Trey's latested pictures on our shutterfly webpage. http://sarahandvince.shutterfly.com/
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Sunday, October 24, 2010
Pumpkin Patch
Howdy Everyone!
I know it has been a long time since I’ve written; my apologies, we
have been very busy. Where to begin…well, I am doing well and continue
to grow (I’m currently at 9 ½ lbs). My reflux is finally subsiding,
which is very welcome news! I still spit up after many meals, but it
is less frequent and getting better. Mom and Dad are still feeding me
frequent small meals to help combat this. It seems like I eat all the
time, but if it works, so be it!
Speaking of feeding….I was getting bored with the same-ole’,
same-ole’. Rice, milk, formula, repeat repeat. Then, Daddy fed me some
oatmeal for the first time. My eyes went from sleepy to POP! and I ate
my bottle in record time. I really love oatmeal! Since then, it is all
I want to eat, and even take some by spoon.
I can now sit in the corner of the couch with support, and have pretty
good control of my head.
Mommy caught me roll over for the first time the other day, too! I
rolled from my back to front, and really scared myself and started
crying. I haven’t done it since and may wait till I’m a bit more
coordinated to attempt it again.
My baptism was a few weeks ago, and we had a big party. It was really
cool. I got some water on my head, just like at bath time (I really
like taking baths!). Since I’ve been healthier, I also got to meet a
lot more of my relatives; what a big loving family we have!
My future plans are to eat, rest, and get big as quickly as possible.
I still have quite a few appointments with specialists and doctors as
well, but so far, no news is good news on any lasting affects from my
prematurity.
Love to all,
Trey ‘33
I know it has been a long time since I’ve written; my apologies, we
have been very busy. Where to begin…well, I am doing well and continue
to grow (I’m currently at 9 ½ lbs). My reflux is finally subsiding,
which is very welcome news! I still spit up after many meals, but it
is less frequent and getting better. Mom and Dad are still feeding me
frequent small meals to help combat this. It seems like I eat all the
time, but if it works, so be it!
Speaking of feeding….I was getting bored with the same-ole’,
same-ole’. Rice, milk, formula, repeat repeat. Then, Daddy fed me some
oatmeal for the first time. My eyes went from sleepy to POP! and I ate
my bottle in record time. I really love oatmeal! Since then, it is all
I want to eat, and even take some by spoon.
I can now sit in the corner of the couch with support, and have pretty
good control of my head.
Mommy caught me roll over for the first time the other day, too! I
rolled from my back to front, and really scared myself and started
crying. I haven’t done it since and may wait till I’m a bit more
coordinated to attempt it again.
My baptism was a few weeks ago, and we had a big party. It was really
cool. I got some water on my head, just like at bath time (I really
like taking baths!). Since I’ve been healthier, I also got to meet a
lot more of my relatives; what a big loving family we have!
My future plans are to eat, rest, and get big as quickly as possible.
I still have quite a few appointments with specialists and doctors as
well, but so far, no news is good news on any lasting affects from my
prematurity.
Love to all,
Trey ‘33
Monday, October 18, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Adventures at Home
Hey everyone,
It has been a busy first two weeks here at home as I adjust to my new environment. I am loving being home. I can be held and loved all the time by my whole family. I have adjusted well, but mom and dad are still adjusting to my midnight feeding schedule. I have two beds set up. One is in my lovely room where there is a futon for mom or dad to sleep on and the other is in tha pack in play in mom and dad's room but my favorite place to sleep is in someones arms. I have started to meet some more people like Memo's brothers and sisters and look forward to continueing to meet everyone over the next few months.
I have had lots of doctor's appointments lately. I am still trying to gain weight but it is hard with this reflux I have, it makes it hard to keep my food down, somedays are better than others and hopefully I outgrow it soon. I decided I didn't like my feeding tube anymore so I ripped it out, at first one of the doctors wanted it put back in but the GI specialist said it should stay out. Yay freedom! I still have my monitor and it always gets in the way so I am hoping the pulmonologist will decide next week that I don't need it. The eye doctor said my left eye is well developed but wants to double check my right eye in a few weeks.
Mom and dad have set my baptism date for October 2nd and taken pictures for my birth announcements too. I went to Church for the first time the other day. I liked all the music but got fussy if they talked for too long. I also went on my first non-doctors appointment outing to go have dinner at Memo and Popo's.
If you want to see my latest pics visit: http://sarahandvince.shutterfly.com/
Till Later,
Trey '33
It has been a busy first two weeks here at home as I adjust to my new environment. I am loving being home. I can be held and loved all the time by my whole family. I have adjusted well, but mom and dad are still adjusting to my midnight feeding schedule. I have two beds set up. One is in my lovely room where there is a futon for mom or dad to sleep on and the other is in tha pack in play in mom and dad's room but my favorite place to sleep is in someones arms. I have started to meet some more people like Memo's brothers and sisters and look forward to continueing to meet everyone over the next few months.
I have had lots of doctor's appointments lately. I am still trying to gain weight but it is hard with this reflux I have, it makes it hard to keep my food down, somedays are better than others and hopefully I outgrow it soon. I decided I didn't like my feeding tube anymore so I ripped it out, at first one of the doctors wanted it put back in but the GI specialist said it should stay out. Yay freedom! I still have my monitor and it always gets in the way so I am hoping the pulmonologist will decide next week that I don't need it. The eye doctor said my left eye is well developed but wants to double check my right eye in a few weeks.
Mom and dad have set my baptism date for October 2nd and taken pictures for my birth announcements too. I went to Church for the first time the other day. I liked all the music but got fussy if they talked for too long. I also went on my first non-doctors appointment outing to go have dinner at Memo and Popo's.
If you want to see my latest pics visit: http://sarahandvince.shutterfly.com/
Till Later,
Trey '33
Friday, August 20, 2010
Welcome home Trey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Howdy Everyone,
Phew, what a few days! I took a big trip, my first. It was from the
hospital to my own house! That’s right, I am finally home!!! When I
left the hospital and breathed real air for the first time, my eyes
opened very wide; I was so excited to take it all in. One hundred and
two days in the NICU was just too much, and I sure am glad to be in a
real house…
My first night, mommy and daddy had the room very dark and quite. I
was not sure what to think of that, and made lots of noises and kept
them up all night long. They figured out that I was used to the NICU,
with lots of lights, buzzers, and commotion. After they left a small
light and noisy fan on the second night, we all got some sleep.
As you can see from my pictures, I still have a feeding tube and vital
sign monitor, at least for the time being. While not optimal, Mom and
Dad are looking at this as ‘insurance’ so I don’t have to go back into
the hospital. I do use the feeding tube for three feeds per day at
night, which helps me get the calories I need given the severe reflux
that I’ve been battling. And the monitor is ‘mobile’ in that it has a
shoulder strap and 16 hour battery life (almost good enough for a
hurricane, so I’m told). There are lots of special doctors that also
want to see me over the next few weeks. So while I require some
additional care and attention, I’m doing everything possible to insure
that I will be a ‘normal’ infant soon enough.
I met my dogs for the first time. Minnie danced around and barked, and
Duddley was quick to give me a kiss on my foot. They both can’t come
in to the nursery, but wait by the gate to protect me if I should need
it. I know I’ll have fun with them when I get a bit older.
Thank you all for your prayers, thoughts, phone calls, etc. through
this journey. I look forward to meeting you all very soon!
Love,
Trey ‘33
PS – I left the NICU weighing in at 7 lbs .03 ounces. 19 ½ inches in
length. That is a lot of growing from my start at 1 lb 15 ounces and
13 inches!
Phew, what a few days! I took a big trip, my first. It was from the
hospital to my own house! That’s right, I am finally home!!! When I
left the hospital and breathed real air for the first time, my eyes
opened very wide; I was so excited to take it all in. One hundred and
two days in the NICU was just too much, and I sure am glad to be in a
real house…
My first night, mommy and daddy had the room very dark and quite. I
was not sure what to think of that, and made lots of noises and kept
them up all night long. They figured out that I was used to the NICU,
with lots of lights, buzzers, and commotion. After they left a small
light and noisy fan on the second night, we all got some sleep.
As you can see from my pictures, I still have a feeding tube and vital
sign monitor, at least for the time being. While not optimal, Mom and
Dad are looking at this as ‘insurance’ so I don’t have to go back into
the hospital. I do use the feeding tube for three feeds per day at
night, which helps me get the calories I need given the severe reflux
that I’ve been battling. And the monitor is ‘mobile’ in that it has a
shoulder strap and 16 hour battery life (almost good enough for a
hurricane, so I’m told). There are lots of special doctors that also
want to see me over the next few weeks. So while I require some
additional care and attention, I’m doing everything possible to insure
that I will be a ‘normal’ infant soon enough.
I met my dogs for the first time. Minnie danced around and barked, and
Duddley was quick to give me a kiss on my foot. They both can’t come
in to the nursery, but wait by the gate to protect me if I should need
it. I know I’ll have fun with them when I get a bit older.
Thank you all for your prayers, thoughts, phone calls, etc. through
this journey. I look forward to meeting you all very soon!
Love,
Trey ‘33
PS – I left the NICU weighing in at 7 lbs .03 ounces. 19 ½ inches in
length. That is a lot of growing from my start at 1 lb 15 ounces and
13 inches!
Friday, August 6, 2010
3 months
Trey will be three months old on Monday August 9th. Here is his latest update.
Howdy everyone,
Things have been going well with me. I am finally over my infections,
and have the IVs out, hopefully for good! Last week the PIC line
developed an infection, so it had to be removed. This meant that I had
to go back to having IVs placed everywhere; my hand, arm, side of my
head, back of my head, scalp, etc. Sometimes the IVs lasted for only a
few hours, as my veins aren’t that developed and the antibiotics were
very strong, causing the IV to ‘go bad’. I am so glad that the IVs are
out now, as I did not enjoy being stuck several times each day.
With all the IVs and me feeling under the weather, I barely had time
to believe that Berkman got traded. That is horrible news; I thought
he was an Astro for life. He does deserve a winning team, and I hope
he gets it, but did he have to pick that team? Yuck.
Lately, I have been increasing my feed volume and bottle frequency.
Currently I’m on 55cc of formula every three hours. Every other feed
is with a bottle, with the feeding tube taking over the other feeds.
Working up to more bottles is hard work; I often sleep right after my
bottle feeds (and sometimes during the feed!). Mom and Dad are
learning this whole bottle thing, but we all are getting better at it.
I do have reflux, which causes me discomfort and to ‘spit up’ quite
often. The doctors have put me on a new medicine for that, and it does
seem to be helping. My new trick is that when is bottle time, I often
smack my lips in anticipation of eating. Dad and Mom get a kick out of
that, so I make sure I do it before each feed now!
I am becoming more active too. I really enjoy batting practice by
flaring my arms and gripping my family’s hands, and also practicing
for my future as a placekicker by flexing my legs and feet. Daddy
caught me yesterday, and swore that if he could put me on the floor
that I would have crept away.
This week I plan on increasing the number of bottles I get each day.
Once I reach 6 bottles per day, and each feed under 30 minutes, they
can talk about me going home. I can’t wait for that! I weigh in at a
hefty 6 lbs 2 oz now, and have officially outgrown my preemie clothes.
Daddy tells me football season starts in 29 days, and I want to be
home for that!
Thank you everyone for your thoughts, prayers, and patience. My
parents had a busy week, and hasn’t had time to send this out to
everyone in too long. They do apologize for the delay, and appreciate
all of your emails and well wishes.
Trey ‘33
Howdy everyone,
Things have been going well with me. I am finally over my infections,
and have the IVs out, hopefully for good! Last week the PIC line
developed an infection, so it had to be removed. This meant that I had
to go back to having IVs placed everywhere; my hand, arm, side of my
head, back of my head, scalp, etc. Sometimes the IVs lasted for only a
few hours, as my veins aren’t that developed and the antibiotics were
very strong, causing the IV to ‘go bad’. I am so glad that the IVs are
out now, as I did not enjoy being stuck several times each day.
With all the IVs and me feeling under the weather, I barely had time
to believe that Berkman got traded. That is horrible news; I thought
he was an Astro for life. He does deserve a winning team, and I hope
he gets it, but did he have to pick that team? Yuck.
Lately, I have been increasing my feed volume and bottle frequency.
Currently I’m on 55cc of formula every three hours. Every other feed
is with a bottle, with the feeding tube taking over the other feeds.
Working up to more bottles is hard work; I often sleep right after my
bottle feeds (and sometimes during the feed!). Mom and Dad are
learning this whole bottle thing, but we all are getting better at it.
I do have reflux, which causes me discomfort and to ‘spit up’ quite
often. The doctors have put me on a new medicine for that, and it does
seem to be helping. My new trick is that when is bottle time, I often
smack my lips in anticipation of eating. Dad and Mom get a kick out of
that, so I make sure I do it before each feed now!
I am becoming more active too. I really enjoy batting practice by
flaring my arms and gripping my family’s hands, and also practicing
for my future as a placekicker by flexing my legs and feet. Daddy
caught me yesterday, and swore that if he could put me on the floor
that I would have crept away.
This week I plan on increasing the number of bottles I get each day.
Once I reach 6 bottles per day, and each feed under 30 minutes, they
can talk about me going home. I can’t wait for that! I weigh in at a
hefty 6 lbs 2 oz now, and have officially outgrown my preemie clothes.
Daddy tells me football season starts in 29 days, and I want to be
home for that!
Thank you everyone for your thoughts, prayers, and patience. My
parents had a busy week, and hasn’t had time to send this out to
everyone in too long. They do apologize for the delay, and appreciate
all of your emails and well wishes.
Trey ‘33
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Working my way home
Well it has been awhile since we posted. Trey has told a few stories about his stay but mom has forgotten to post them for him. He is making good progress even if it isn't as fast as mom thought it would be he is teaching me patience. At the end of June we got up to full feeds so we no longer needed the permanent IV so he has been IV free for quite a while now and it is eaier for the nurse to change his clothes. On July 4th independence day he got off of his CPAP and is now just on a oxygen cannula and doing very good with that. They have been weaning him off of needing oxygen but it is still unknown if he will need it when he goes home. On July 6th we made the big move to level 2, which means I am more stable and mom and get to help with his care more. On July 9th we got to try our first bottle, now we are up to three bottles a day and once he is up to 8 bottles a day he gets to go home. He weighs 5 pounds 7ounces now and is getting to be a big boy. Here are his latest pics. http://sarahandvince.shutterfly.com/
Thursday, June 24, 2010
You can hear me cry
Phew, I am tired! Some changes this week, followed by not many
changes. More on that below….
The highlight of my week was excavation of my ventilator. I am so glad
that I don’t have that down my throat any more! The feeding tube is
still in my mouth, but that isn’t so bad. The nurses put the CPAP on
me on Father’s Day. It was my present to Daddy, since I didn’t have
time to go to the store. The CPAP is held into my nose by a nifty camo
hat and lots of tie downs. It looks like I have orthodontic head gear
on, but hey, I know it is a step in the right direction.
I’ve been very busy eating, and my feeds have gradually increased. In
addition to my IV food, I now get 27ml of formula from my feeding tube
every three hours; once I get to ~40ml, I will be off of IV fluids.
That will be very welcome as the nurses can then take the long term IV
out of my left arm. It really gets in the way during batting practice…
I’m told that after I get to ‘full feeds’, I can then work on breast
milk and bottles.
All this feeding is helping me grow up to be a big boy. I’m now firmly
at 4 ½ lbs. And with the ventilator out, everyone can now hear me when
I cry or sneeze. So far, these sounds are very muffled. That is not a
surprise given the duration that the ventilator was in, and I’m sure
I’ll be ready for Yell Practice soon enough.
But the real change this week is…not many changes. That’s right, I’ve
settled down into a period where I am stable, and I just increase my
feeds and lower my CPAP settings to get me to ‘normal’. Given the
excitement of the last few weeks, ‘not many changes’ is welcome
indeed!
Thanks for your thoughts, prayers, and well wishes.
All for now,
Trey ‘33
changes. More on that below….
The highlight of my week was excavation of my ventilator. I am so glad
that I don’t have that down my throat any more! The feeding tube is
still in my mouth, but that isn’t so bad. The nurses put the CPAP on
me on Father’s Day. It was my present to Daddy, since I didn’t have
time to go to the store. The CPAP is held into my nose by a nifty camo
hat and lots of tie downs. It looks like I have orthodontic head gear
on, but hey, I know it is a step in the right direction.
I’ve been very busy eating, and my feeds have gradually increased. In
addition to my IV food, I now get 27ml of formula from my feeding tube
every three hours; once I get to ~40ml, I will be off of IV fluids.
That will be very welcome as the nurses can then take the long term IV
out of my left arm. It really gets in the way during batting practice…
I’m told that after I get to ‘full feeds’, I can then work on breast
milk and bottles.
All this feeding is helping me grow up to be a big boy. I’m now firmly
at 4 ½ lbs. And with the ventilator out, everyone can now hear me when
I cry or sneeze. So far, these sounds are very muffled. That is not a
surprise given the duration that the ventilator was in, and I’m sure
I’ll be ready for Yell Practice soon enough.
But the real change this week is…not many changes. That’s right, I’ve
settled down into a period where I am stable, and I just increase my
feeds and lower my CPAP settings to get me to ‘normal’. Given the
excitement of the last few weeks, ‘not many changes’ is welcome
indeed!
Thanks for your thoughts, prayers, and well wishes.
All for now,
Trey ‘33
Monday, June 21, 2010
Father's Day and Trey's latest pics
Well it was a good but busy weekend. Vince had his first Father's Day. Trey made him a tie with his footprints on it. We went to the Astros game with Sarah's Dad and called everyone to wish them a Happy Father's Day.
The big news of the day is that Trey got extibated. He is now breathing completely on his own and doing good. The nurses were kind and took a picture of him without any tubes for us. He now has a CPAP machine that helps make it easier for him to breath. The next big steps will be a nasal cannula followed by bottles.
http://sarahandvince.shutterfly.com/
The big news of the day is that Trey got extibated. He is now breathing completely on his own and doing good. The nurses were kind and took a picture of him without any tubes for us. He now has a CPAP machine that helps make it easier for him to breath. The next big steps will be a nasal cannula followed by bottles.
http://sarahandvince.shutterfly.com/
Friday, June 18, 2010
Week of First
My Week in the NICU
By Trey
This was a week of firsts. I wore clothes for the first time this
week, which was very exciting. I was getting quite embarrassed going
around with just a diaper on for so long. Cousin Cindy and Alli
bought me some cool clothes that have snaps all around them, designed
just for kids like me that have lots of monitor wires on their chests.
My favorite one has a Texas theme, complete with cacti and gushing oil
wells. Spindletop!
But my favorite thing about this week is that Mommy and Daddy finally
got to hold me. It was great! I got to leave the incubator for the
first time since I was born, and each of them got to hold me in a
rocking chair for around 20 minutes. It is quite a process to get me
out of the incubator; my tubes and monitors all need to be untangled
and disconnected, and the machines that monitor me have to be wheeled
into different positions. I’m also pretty sore from the removal of the
chest tube, so it is kind of painful and all very agitating. But once
I get in their arms, I calm down very quickly, and I even managed a
small smile. That is a new trick for me!
I’m still quite bloated, but am continuing on the diuretic to help
with that. This makes it difficult for me to open my eyes, but I am
trying. While my weight fluctuations, I am firmly above 4 pounds now.
That means I more than doubled my weight since I was born. I’m a big
boy now!
So, Daddy tells me all the conference realignment stuff has been
resolved (at least for most teams), and that A&M will stay in the Big
12 (or whatever it will be called). While I’m happy that the Aggies
will get more than double their current TV money, I’m also a bit
disappointed about not going to the SEC. Playing in Baton Rouge or
Gainesville would have really beat out playing in Lubbock or Waco. But
I understand it was the safe move. Still, by the time I get to A&M, I
highly doubt the Big 12 will be around in its current incarnation, so
I may just get to see the Aggies play at ‘The Swamp’ on a conference
road trip one day.
This weekend I plan on pulling my ventilator out. Really. I think I’m
ready for it to be gone, and I’ve been doing my best to pull it out.
It is so uncomfortable and really gets in the way during batting
practice. I overheard the nurses say that if it ‘accidently fell out’
they would not try to put it back in, but instead give me the CPAP.
Maybe I can help them out! My breathing has been good at 18 breaths
per minute at ~40% oxygen, so it is time. Come on nurses!
I’m also tolerating my feeds much better then before. I’m on a special
formula that will not leak into my lungs, and I’ve already doubled the
amount of food I receive (from 5ml to 10ml every three hours). I plan
on increasing my feeds until eventually I will be only milk/formula
and no IV food.
Ok, all for now. Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers.
Trey ‘33
By Trey
This was a week of firsts. I wore clothes for the first time this
week, which was very exciting. I was getting quite embarrassed going
around with just a diaper on for so long. Cousin Cindy and Alli
bought me some cool clothes that have snaps all around them, designed
just for kids like me that have lots of monitor wires on their chests.
My favorite one has a Texas theme, complete with cacti and gushing oil
wells. Spindletop!
But my favorite thing about this week is that Mommy and Daddy finally
got to hold me. It was great! I got to leave the incubator for the
first time since I was born, and each of them got to hold me in a
rocking chair for around 20 minutes. It is quite a process to get me
out of the incubator; my tubes and monitors all need to be untangled
and disconnected, and the machines that monitor me have to be wheeled
into different positions. I’m also pretty sore from the removal of the
chest tube, so it is kind of painful and all very agitating. But once
I get in their arms, I calm down very quickly, and I even managed a
small smile. That is a new trick for me!
I’m still quite bloated, but am continuing on the diuretic to help
with that. This makes it difficult for me to open my eyes, but I am
trying. While my weight fluctuations, I am firmly above 4 pounds now.
That means I more than doubled my weight since I was born. I’m a big
boy now!
So, Daddy tells me all the conference realignment stuff has been
resolved (at least for most teams), and that A&M will stay in the Big
12 (or whatever it will be called). While I’m happy that the Aggies
will get more than double their current TV money, I’m also a bit
disappointed about not going to the SEC. Playing in Baton Rouge or
Gainesville would have really beat out playing in Lubbock or Waco. But
I understand it was the safe move. Still, by the time I get to A&M, I
highly doubt the Big 12 will be around in its current incarnation, so
I may just get to see the Aggies play at ‘The Swamp’ on a conference
road trip one day.
This weekend I plan on pulling my ventilator out. Really. I think I’m
ready for it to be gone, and I’ve been doing my best to pull it out.
It is so uncomfortable and really gets in the way during batting
practice. I overheard the nurses say that if it ‘accidently fell out’
they would not try to put it back in, but instead give me the CPAP.
Maybe I can help them out! My breathing has been good at 18 breaths
per minute at ~40% oxygen, so it is time. Come on nurses!
I’m also tolerating my feeds much better then before. I’m on a special
formula that will not leak into my lungs, and I’ve already doubled the
amount of food I receive (from 5ml to 10ml every three hours). I plan
on increasing my feeds until eventually I will be only milk/formula
and no IV food.
Ok, all for now. Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers.
Trey ‘33
Monday, June 14, 2010
My 5th week in the NICU
SEC or PAC-10?
By Trey Rapp
I had another busy week in the NICU. I had lots of visitors, and many
different medications and treatments. My feedings have been on again,
off again. There are so many changes each day, it is hard to keep up
with them all!
All of the tubes connected to my body are really starting to get to
me. I can’t wait to get them off! The doctors were trying to keep my
chest tube in for a few more days, but I thought it was time for it to
go. While they weren’t looking, I kicked it out. Gratefully, they
didn’t feel the need to put another chest tube in, which means I can
do my favorite thing; lay on my tummy! Horray! I’m feeling better
already. Last night I was having batting practice, and my arm IV fell
out. The nurse decided to replace it in my foot instead of my arm,
claiming that would keep me from hitting it against the ventilator. I
am an active boy. Don’t they know that I just can’t wait to get out
and play?
The nurses had me eating this week, but my insides got upset, so they
had to stop the feedings. This IV feeding just doesn’t fill me up; I’m
looking forward to a real meal so I can start to grow more! Hopefully
in a day or two they will feel that I’m ok to eat again.
I’m on some antibiotics for two or three infections that I have right
now. This made me have my second spinal tap, which checks for
Meningitis. So far no Meningitis, which is very good. Mommy and Daddy
wanted to hold me now that the chest tube is out, but with the
infections, the doctors said I am still too weak. I really want to be
held, so hope that comes soon. We all have been very patient, but
after 5 weeks, it is time! We pray that day comes soon…
I’m really interested in what is going on with this conference
realignment. Where will the Aggies head to? I’m a bit torn; it would
be great to keep t.u. in the same conference for tradition, but I just
feel that the SEC is a better conference and fit for Texas A&M. I
guess we’ll know this week!
And Daddy tells me that poor t.u. lost out in baseball to TCU. Augie
was way overrated this year. Go Horned Frogs!
Attached is a picture of me from over the weekend. I’m a little
bloated in this picture, so I’m not actually that big. But still, you
can check out some of the progress I am making :-).
This week I hope to eat again, and to fight off these infections. My
breathing has been pretty good, so once I start eating for several
days, the doctors promised to take out the ventilator. Until then, I
try to whack it out with my arms during batting practice :-).
Thanks for your continued thoughts, phone calls, messages, and prayers.
Love,
Little Slugger Trey
By Trey Rapp
I had another busy week in the NICU. I had lots of visitors, and many
different medications and treatments. My feedings have been on again,
off again. There are so many changes each day, it is hard to keep up
with them all!
All of the tubes connected to my body are really starting to get to
me. I can’t wait to get them off! The doctors were trying to keep my
chest tube in for a few more days, but I thought it was time for it to
go. While they weren’t looking, I kicked it out. Gratefully, they
didn’t feel the need to put another chest tube in, which means I can
do my favorite thing; lay on my tummy! Horray! I’m feeling better
already. Last night I was having batting practice, and my arm IV fell
out. The nurse decided to replace it in my foot instead of my arm,
claiming that would keep me from hitting it against the ventilator. I
am an active boy. Don’t they know that I just can’t wait to get out
and play?
The nurses had me eating this week, but my insides got upset, so they
had to stop the feedings. This IV feeding just doesn’t fill me up; I’m
looking forward to a real meal so I can start to grow more! Hopefully
in a day or two they will feel that I’m ok to eat again.
I’m on some antibiotics for two or three infections that I have right
now. This made me have my second spinal tap, which checks for
Meningitis. So far no Meningitis, which is very good. Mommy and Daddy
wanted to hold me now that the chest tube is out, but with the
infections, the doctors said I am still too weak. I really want to be
held, so hope that comes soon. We all have been very patient, but
after 5 weeks, it is time! We pray that day comes soon…
I’m really interested in what is going on with this conference
realignment. Where will the Aggies head to? I’m a bit torn; it would
be great to keep t.u. in the same conference for tradition, but I just
feel that the SEC is a better conference and fit for Texas A&M. I
guess we’ll know this week!
And Daddy tells me that poor t.u. lost out in baseball to TCU. Augie
was way overrated this year. Go Horned Frogs!
Attached is a picture of me from over the weekend. I’m a little
bloated in this picture, so I’m not actually that big. But still, you
can check out some of the progress I am making :-).
This week I hope to eat again, and to fight off these infections. My
breathing has been pretty good, so once I start eating for several
days, the doctors promised to take out the ventilator. Until then, I
try to whack it out with my arms during batting practice :-).
Thanks for your continued thoughts, phone calls, messages, and prayers.
Love,
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
One month old
I am one month old!
By Trey Rapp
I was one month old yesterday. I celebrated the occasion by receiving
lots of visitors, as well as discontinuing the ‘wonder drug’ that I
had been getting to help clear up the fluid in my lung sack. That
fluid was really uncomfortable, so I’m glad that it has gone down. At
one point, I was leaking 78ml in 8 hours, but haven’t had measurable
output since Friday. Now if I can only get this tube out of my chest,
I could move around again! I really miss resting on my tummy; that is
my favorite position. Daddy laughs at that, as that is his favorite
way to sleep as well.
The nurses are now giving me caffeine every morning (my morning cup of
‘Joe). This ‘reminds’ me to breathe on my own, and is in preparation
for the ventilator to be replaced by a nasal CPAP, which will still
give me Oxygen and help me breathe, but will be attached to my nose
instead of down my throat. Removal of the venitilator is a key step in
me becoming a Big Boy, so I’m looking forward to that.
Mommy told me about the party that they had for me on Saturday. I wish
I could have been there to hang out with everyone, but that will have
to wait for my Baptism in the fall. She told me I got some great
gifts, which I appreciate very much. I will be very sharply dressed,
and have lots of gear to keep me safe and happy!
I’ll be rooting for the Fightin’ Texas Aggie baseball team tonight as
they battle Miami for a chance to continue to the Super Regionals.
They won two-in-a-row yesterday to keep going, but it may have been
easier if we pitched better on Saturday. Why did Coach Childress use
his best pitcher Loux on Friday, instead of waiting for the tough game
on Saturday? Didn’t he remember when he did that a few years ago, and
it didn’t work? Oh well, at least they are still winning. And I guess
Loux will be available to pitch again tonight. Too bad I can’t watch
the game live in the NICU; if only I could convince the nurses to
install satellite TV….
This week I plan on keeping my lung fluid down, and trying to breathe
more on my own. I also hope to eat real food later this week; this IV
fluid doesn’t have much taste and while it keeps me going, it doesn’t
let me grow as big and fast as formula or breast milk lets me grow.
I’ll be on a special formula for a while that is specially made for
preemies like me with premature lungs; after that, it is on to breast
milk. I’m hungry already!
Thank you everyone for your visits, thoughts, emails, and prayers.
Love,
Trey '33
By Trey Rapp
I was one month old yesterday. I celebrated the occasion by receiving
lots of visitors, as well as discontinuing the ‘wonder drug’ that I
had been getting to help clear up the fluid in my lung sack. That
fluid was really uncomfortable, so I’m glad that it has gone down. At
one point, I was leaking 78ml in 8 hours, but haven’t had measurable
output since Friday. Now if I can only get this tube out of my chest,
I could move around again! I really miss resting on my tummy; that is
my favorite position. Daddy laughs at that, as that is his favorite
way to sleep as well.
The nurses are now giving me caffeine every morning (my morning cup of
‘Joe). This ‘reminds’ me to breathe on my own, and is in preparation
for the ventilator to be replaced by a nasal CPAP, which will still
give me Oxygen and help me breathe, but will be attached to my nose
instead of down my throat. Removal of the venitilator is a key step in
me becoming a Big Boy, so I’m looking forward to that.
Mommy told me about the party that they had for me on Saturday. I wish
I could have been there to hang out with everyone, but that will have
to wait for my Baptism in the fall. She told me I got some great
gifts, which I appreciate very much. I will be very sharply dressed,
and have lots of gear to keep me safe and happy!
I’ll be rooting for the Fightin’ Texas Aggie baseball team tonight as
they battle Miami for a chance to continue to the Super Regionals.
They won two-in-a-row yesterday to keep going, but it may have been
easier if we pitched better on Saturday. Why did Coach Childress use
his best pitcher Loux on Friday, instead of waiting for the tough game
on Saturday? Didn’t he remember when he did that a few years ago, and
it didn’t work? Oh well, at least they are still winning. And I guess
Loux will be available to pitch again tonight. Too bad I can’t watch
the game live in the NICU; if only I could convince the nurses to
install satellite TV….
This week I plan on keeping my lung fluid down, and trying to breathe
more on my own. I also hope to eat real food later this week; this IV
fluid doesn’t have much taste and while it keeps me going, it doesn’t
let me grow as big and fast as formula or breast milk lets me grow.
I’ll be on a special formula for a while that is specially made for
preemies like me with premature lungs; after that, it is on to breast
milk. I’m hungry already!
Thank you everyone for your visits, thoughts, emails, and prayers.
Love,
Trey '33
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
The Ride Continues
Just a quick update…we’ve been very busy
traveling back and forth to the hospital, as well as work/life/etc.
This week has probably been our toughest so far. Our little slugger is
hanging in there and being a tough little guy.
After last week’s unsuccessful attempt to excavate his ventilator,
Trey continued to have breathing problems. The x-rays remained
unchanged, and the radiologist recommended an ultrasound. The
ultrasound revealed that Trey's breathing issue was not fluid inside
the lungs but instead fluid outside the left lung cavity. This fluid
was preventing that lung from being able to fully expand. A small
needle was inserted into the cavity to remove the fluid, and the first
time this was done almost 2 ounces of fluid was removed (mind you, he
is still only ~35 ounces total). This procedure had to be done two
more times. Unfortunately, the fluid kept reaccumulating, and on
Sunday the doctors decided it was necessary to put a in a chest tube
to allow for a continuous fluid drain. The NICU staff is working hard
to keep Trey comfortable while this tube is in place and he is
breathing easier.
The tub is draining an almost amazing amount of fluid (~150 ml
yesterday), so basically much of the fluid he is taking in via
intravenous is leaking out to his lung cavity. The hole in his
lymphatic system is supposed to heal on its own in time, but we may be
looking at other alternatives if it does not show signs of
improvement. The doctors are discussing a drug that they call the
‘magic mystery’ drug. It apparently works in this situation, but they
are not sure why and have little research to know side effects, etc.
We are praying that whatever plan of care is chosen, that Trey gets
better soon.
Trey's view
It has been a rough week but I am hanging in there. My lung area
continues to fill up with fluid, which makes it very uncomfortable and
difficult for me to breathe. How am I supposed to kick and play with
such breathing problems? It is hard to train to be a slugger with such
restricted breathing capacity. It turned out that I did not have
pneumonia, which I guess is good. Still, these tubes in me are getting
old, and is seriously crimping my style. I used to enjoy kicking all
day and whaling my arms around, but now they must be kept still to
keep all of the attachments secure. I hope that ends soon so I can
play again….
Today when mom and dad came to visit they held my hands and I opened
my eyes for a little while. Even though my vision isn't clear yet I
was glad to see them there. I know they visit often because I
recognize their voices. I also learned a new trick: if you put your
pinky finger in the palm of my hand, I like to squeeze it. I did this
for Great-Grammy and Daddy, and they both liked it very much.
This week I may get that fancy drug the doctors speak of to help heal
my in-sides. I hope it works quickly. I’ll also be tracking the
Fightin’ Texas Aggie baseball team as they head to Florida for
regional play this weekend. Gig ‘em Ags!
Please keep me in your prayers as my lungs grow stronger. Until next time…Trey
traveling back and forth to the hospital, as well as work/life/etc.
This week has probably been our toughest so far. Our little slugger is
hanging in there and being a tough little guy.
After last week’s unsuccessful attempt to excavate his ventilator,
Trey continued to have breathing problems. The x-rays remained
unchanged, and the radiologist recommended an ultrasound. The
ultrasound revealed that Trey's breathing issue was not fluid inside
the lungs but instead fluid outside the left lung cavity. This fluid
was preventing that lung from being able to fully expand. A small
needle was inserted into the cavity to remove the fluid, and the first
time this was done almost 2 ounces of fluid was removed (mind you, he
is still only ~35 ounces total). This procedure had to be done two
more times. Unfortunately, the fluid kept reaccumulating, and on
Sunday the doctors decided it was necessary to put a in a chest tube
to allow for a continuous fluid drain. The NICU staff is working hard
to keep Trey comfortable while this tube is in place and he is
breathing easier.
The tub is draining an almost amazing amount of fluid (~150 ml
yesterday), so basically much of the fluid he is taking in via
intravenous is leaking out to his lung cavity. The hole in his
lymphatic system is supposed to heal on its own in time, but we may be
looking at other alternatives if it does not show signs of
improvement. The doctors are discussing a drug that they call the
‘magic mystery’ drug. It apparently works in this situation, but they
are not sure why and have little research to know side effects, etc.
We are praying that whatever plan of care is chosen, that Trey gets
better soon.
Trey's view
It has been a rough week but I am hanging in there. My lung area
continues to fill up with fluid, which makes it very uncomfortable and
difficult for me to breathe. How am I supposed to kick and play with
such breathing problems? It is hard to train to be a slugger with such
restricted breathing capacity. It turned out that I did not have
pneumonia, which I guess is good. Still, these tubes in me are getting
old, and is seriously crimping my style. I used to enjoy kicking all
day and whaling my arms around, but now they must be kept still to
keep all of the attachments secure. I hope that ends soon so I can
play again….
Today when mom and dad came to visit they held my hands and I opened
my eyes for a little while. Even though my vision isn't clear yet I
was glad to see them there. I know they visit often because I
recognize their voices. I also learned a new trick: if you put your
pinky finger in the palm of my hand, I like to squeeze it. I did this
for Great-Grammy and Daddy, and they both liked it very much.
This week I may get that fancy drug the doctors speak of to help heal
my in-sides. I hope it works quickly. I’ll also be tracking the
Fightin’ Texas Aggie baseball team as they head to Florida for
regional play this weekend. Gig ‘em Ags!
Please keep me in your prayers as my lungs grow stronger. Until next time…Trey
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
The NICU Roller Coaster
Thank you for your thoughts / prayers / notes. Sorry it has taken a while to update; we’ve been very busy and haven’t had much time in front of a computer. We appreciate all of your notes and messages; please keep them coming!
Sarah has been home for over a week and is doing well. She has regained some of her activity, and her blood pressure is doing better. The doctor says she is doing fine.
Trey has been our little trooper. They call it the ‘NICU RollerCoaster’, which certainly is an accurate description of how things go. One day we have great news, and the next day we have a setback. He is now at 30 weeks gestation so we still have 10 weeks till his due date, which is also our goal for a discharge date.
The good news: his brain scan came back with no signs of internalbleeding, which is AWESOME news.
He had started being fed and eating 8 times per day, however we have had to temporarily suspend the feeding and go back to IV nutrition till he gets a little better. He was up to 7ml of milk every three hours, and hopefully can return to that soon. He has gained a few ounces, which is headed in the rightdirection!
Not so good news: Trey continues to have problems with his lung function and O2 absorption levels. He has pneumonia, as well as fluid build-up in his lungs. This is partly caused by his ventilator, but the ventilator is necessary for his lung function. The doctors attempted to excavate his ventilator over the weekend, but he just wasn’t ready for that to happen, and they had to re-insert it to assist his breathing. The nurses described his condition as ‘pesky and hard to fight’, but we are still hopeful. From what we read, it is quite common for any child of his gestation level, and is treatable bythe antibiotics he is giving. However, by attempting the excavation,we have gone a few ‘steps back’, and his lungs will need some time to heal. All this will just take time…
Yesterday we learned that in addition to the fluid in his lungs he has fluid in the left cavity of his lung that is preventing expantion of the lung. They did an ultrasound and x-ray to confirm the fluid and then drained the fluid. There are chances that the fluid will re-develop so he is being watched closely. After they drained the fluid he showed immediate signs of improvement, which is great.
In the meantime, we go to the hospital every day, and often twice per day. Vince's mom has been here for a week, and has been a great help around the house and with driving Sarah around. Sarah’s parents, Carrie, and Grammy and PaPa all also visit the hospital several times a week. We certainly make sure that he has a constant stream of visitors!
Lately in the NICU By Trey Rapp
I have been very busy lately. Lots of visitors stop by every day, and I met Mimi for the first time this week, which was very nice. She has been visiting me everyday since she arrived. On Sunday morning the doctors tried to get this yucky tube out of my throat. I know that the ventilator helps me breathe, but I don’t like it and I often chew on it. Anyhow, when the tube was taken out, I didn’t feel so well, so they had to put it back in my throat. Now that it is there again, I am feeling better, but still need a lot of help breathing. Hopefully my lungs will get better soon, but the doctors say we can only takethings day by day.
My brain scan results came back very good. Mommy and Daddy were very concerned about this test. I had no doubt that I will be very smart,but they feel better now that the test came back with good results.
My features are also changing very rapidly since I’ve been born; my ears are much more defined, and my nose shape seems to change daily. I also now have aperfect ‘crew cut’ on my head, just like a Yell Leader. Class of ’33WHOOP!
I know people want to know what they can do to help. Honestly prayers for Trey's continued growth and improvement are best. We also have found that notes of support are great. We are also very thankful for the friends and family who have helped provide meals and gas money for all of our trips back and forth to the hospital. Thanks everyone for all y'alls support and prayers.
All for now…The Rapps
Sarah has been home for over a week and is doing well. She has regained some of her activity, and her blood pressure is doing better. The doctor says she is doing fine.
Trey has been our little trooper. They call it the ‘NICU RollerCoaster’, which certainly is an accurate description of how things go. One day we have great news, and the next day we have a setback. He is now at 30 weeks gestation so we still have 10 weeks till his due date, which is also our goal for a discharge date.
The good news: his brain scan came back with no signs of internalbleeding, which is AWESOME news.
He had started being fed and eating 8 times per day, however we have had to temporarily suspend the feeding and go back to IV nutrition till he gets a little better. He was up to 7ml of milk every three hours, and hopefully can return to that soon. He has gained a few ounces, which is headed in the rightdirection!
Not so good news: Trey continues to have problems with his lung function and O2 absorption levels. He has pneumonia, as well as fluid build-up in his lungs. This is partly caused by his ventilator, but the ventilator is necessary for his lung function. The doctors attempted to excavate his ventilator over the weekend, but he just wasn’t ready for that to happen, and they had to re-insert it to assist his breathing. The nurses described his condition as ‘pesky and hard to fight’, but we are still hopeful. From what we read, it is quite common for any child of his gestation level, and is treatable bythe antibiotics he is giving. However, by attempting the excavation,we have gone a few ‘steps back’, and his lungs will need some time to heal. All this will just take time…
Yesterday we learned that in addition to the fluid in his lungs he has fluid in the left cavity of his lung that is preventing expantion of the lung. They did an ultrasound and x-ray to confirm the fluid and then drained the fluid. There are chances that the fluid will re-develop so he is being watched closely. After they drained the fluid he showed immediate signs of improvement, which is great.
In the meantime, we go to the hospital every day, and often twice per day. Vince's mom has been here for a week, and has been a great help around the house and with driving Sarah around. Sarah’s parents, Carrie, and Grammy and PaPa all also visit the hospital several times a week. We certainly make sure that he has a constant stream of visitors!
Lately in the NICU By Trey Rapp
I have been very busy lately. Lots of visitors stop by every day, and I met Mimi for the first time this week, which was very nice. She has been visiting me everyday since she arrived. On Sunday morning the doctors tried to get this yucky tube out of my throat. I know that the ventilator helps me breathe, but I don’t like it and I often chew on it. Anyhow, when the tube was taken out, I didn’t feel so well, so they had to put it back in my throat. Now that it is there again, I am feeling better, but still need a lot of help breathing. Hopefully my lungs will get better soon, but the doctors say we can only takethings day by day.
My brain scan results came back very good. Mommy and Daddy were very concerned about this test. I had no doubt that I will be very smart,but they feel better now that the test came back with good results.
My features are also changing very rapidly since I’ve been born; my ears are much more defined, and my nose shape seems to change daily. I also now have aperfect ‘crew cut’ on my head, just like a Yell Leader. Class of ’33WHOOP!
I know people want to know what they can do to help. Honestly prayers for Trey's continued growth and improvement are best. We also have found that notes of support are great. We are also very thankful for the friends and family who have helped provide meals and gas money for all of our trips back and forth to the hospital. Thanks everyone for all y'alls support and prayers.
All for now…The Rapps
Monday, May 17, 2010
My first week by Trey
My First Week in the NICU By Trey Rapp
Howdy everyone. I had a busy week, filled with many tests and many visitors. Mom and Dad visited everyday. I get to see Memo and Popo alot too. Great Grammy and Papa are also frequent visitors. I was able to meet Auntie Carrie for the first time on Saturday; I can already tell I am going to have fun with her. I know everyone else can't wait to meet me soon.
On Wednesday I had a small heart surgery to fix a valve in my heart, that didn't close before I was born. The proceddure was very quick and has helped me stablize my blood pressure.
On Friday I got a new, more permanent IV called a central tap, which enters my arm and then snakes down my vein to near my heart. This allows thenurses to give me fluids and nourishment. This will also cut down onthe number of times the nurses have to prick me, which I appreciate.
Sunday, I got to take my first few milliliters of breast milk. I was fed via my feeding tube, as my mouth muscles are not yet developed enough to suck on a bottle. I also was given a pacifier for the firsttime, which I liked VERY much. It really helped take the edge off along day…Daddy calls it my ‘Happy Hour’, whatever that means…
I will got weighed for again on Sunday too. The doctors expected me to have lost some weight, as is typical in all children after they are first born. To thier suprise I have gained 2 ounces but they said it could just be fluid. I have also grown another inch. Mommy and Daddy are hoping that I get big and strong quickly, but I am taking my time on that.
My biggest challenge right now is the fluid that has built up in mylungs. This is a fairly typical problem for preemies like me, but it is still serious. The doctors are giving me medication to dry up thefluid, so I hope that works. I’ll get an x-ray later this week which will determine what we do next. Once I get a little more stable, the doctors are also going to try to take my ventilator out. This will let me move around a little more, and maybe even be held by later this week!
Howdy everyone. I had a busy week, filled with many tests and many visitors. Mom and Dad visited everyday. I get to see Memo and Popo alot too. Great Grammy and Papa are also frequent visitors. I was able to meet Auntie Carrie for the first time on Saturday; I can already tell I am going to have fun with her. I know everyone else can't wait to meet me soon.
On Wednesday I had a small heart surgery to fix a valve in my heart, that didn't close before I was born. The proceddure was very quick and has helped me stablize my blood pressure.
On Friday I got a new, more permanent IV called a central tap, which enters my arm and then snakes down my vein to near my heart. This allows thenurses to give me fluids and nourishment. This will also cut down onthe number of times the nurses have to prick me, which I appreciate.
Sunday, I got to take my first few milliliters of breast milk. I was fed via my feeding tube, as my mouth muscles are not yet developed enough to suck on a bottle. I also was given a pacifier for the firsttime, which I liked VERY much. It really helped take the edge off along day…Daddy calls it my ‘Happy Hour’, whatever that means…
I will got weighed for again on Sunday too. The doctors expected me to have lost some weight, as is typical in all children after they are first born. To thier suprise I have gained 2 ounces but they said it could just be fluid. I have also grown another inch. Mommy and Daddy are hoping that I get big and strong quickly, but I am taking my time on that.
My biggest challenge right now is the fluid that has built up in mylungs. This is a fairly typical problem for preemies like me, but it is still serious. The doctors are giving me medication to dry up thefluid, so I hope that works. I’ll get an x-ray later this week which will determine what we do next. Once I get a little more stable, the doctors are also going to try to take my ventilator out. This will let me move around a little more, and maybe even be held by later this week!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Trey has arrived!!!!!!!!!!
A lot has changed this week as you can tell from the title Baby Trey has arrived. The new medication I started on gave me a horrible Migraine and raised my BP Vince left work early, since my sister had come and called the doctor and told us to go straight to the hospital. We spent the next few days being monitored. Thursday I had an ultrasound done and Trey had not grown much in a week and the doppler showed was increased pressure to the baby. Saturday my blood pressure was becoming more elevated and my labs were showing liver kidney failure. That evening we knew that we would be having a baby in the next 24-72 hours. Saturday night I wanted Vince to go home to try to get one more good night of rest. So my sister stayed with me. That evening they started me on an IV called Magnesium sulfate which was to help protects Trey's brain and to keep me from having seizures. I do noit remember much of what happened after this.I was told that night my blood pressure was becoming extremely high and I was having a headache in the back of my head. The nurse was coming in often to monitor my condition. Sunday morning the nurse came in and told my sister and I that I was having Trey that morning that family needed to get to the hospital as quick as they can. Every thing started happening so quick I do not remember Saturday night all the way till Monday afternoon. Trey was born at 8:36am. He was 1 lb and 15 oz and 13 inches long. After having TreyII was moved to ICU for close monitoring of my blood pressure and lab work. I stayed in ICU till monday after lunch. Trey is in the NICU and will continue to fight. We will keep you posted. Thank you for all the prayers and support.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
27 weeks
Well we made it through another week :). Un fortunately my Blood pressures have continues to rise. On Monday I was put on strict bedrest and must stay laying down except to eat and shower. I thought staying in bed was hard but laying down constantly is harder. I know this will all be worth it and we want Trey to arrive as healthy and close to term as possible. They have also changed my medication and put me back on the one that gives me migraines, since it seems to be the only one that is working. I started a class on Monday, so hopefully I can get 3 more hours out of the way toward my master's before Trey gets here. Vince is still very busy at work which we are thanful for. He also does an amazing job of caring for me and the house. My sister comes over at lunch most days which helps break up the time. We have our next doctor's appt on Friday.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
26 weeks
Well we are 26 weeks pregnant. :) The baby now weighs over a pound and a half. His sense of hearing is getting more tuned this week and he is starting to breath in small amounts of amniotic fluid which will help his lungs develop. Last week we went to see the perinatologist and got a 3D ultrasound but he had his hand in front of his face. She also wanted to monitor my BP so she had me admited to the hospital for 24s. Vince and I both learned a hospital stay is no place to get any rest. After 24 hours I was released to go home. We monitored my BP over the weekend and checked in with the OB on Monday. She gave us good news, she said my readings were looking better and although she didn't think it was a good idea to return to work, she said I could relax a little on the bed rest and get up and do small things as long as I monitored my BP and rested often. Vince has been very busy at work so thankfully my parents have cooked us dinner several nights lately. We are doing well and will keep everyone posted.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
24 weeks
Well we hope everyone had a great Easter. I know it has been a while since we last posted and we don't have any new picture but wanted to update everyone on the pregnancy. Today marks the 24 week mark for us which is an important milestone in the fetal development. About 5 weeks ago when we went to the doctor for our big ultrasound to find out It's a boy we also found out that I had high blood pressure that was at dangerous levels. We went to Colorado for the weekend and saw a cardiologist on our return. He placed me on medication that worked for a while but my blood pressure was till rising at times. Last Monday while at work my OB called to check my BP readings and directed me to go immediately home and start modified bed rest. So I have been on modified bed rest for a whole week now. At first the rest was helping but over the weekend they rose again. Yesterday they changed my medication and it seems to of helped. They will continue to monitor and have refered us to a perinatologist for further evalutaion. The good news is even with the high blood pressure Trey is still growing on schedule. He measured 1 pound 2 ounces at our last appt last week, and is in the 37% percentile. We will keep all of y'all posted as much as we can. Please keep us and baby Trey in your prayers.
On a happy note we did get to make our annual trip this weekend for one my favorite traditions to take pictures in the Texas bluebonnets and I will post pics soon.
On a happy note we did get to make our annual trip this weekend for one my favorite traditions to take pictures in the Texas bluebonnets and I will post pics soon.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
Valentine's Day 2010
Well for Valentines day we went to mass, had a nice lunch and then enjoyed time at the muesum of Fine Arts. While at the museum we took some pics of my now growing belly. We were 16 weeks pregnant in these pics. http://sarahandvince.shutterfly.com/2828
Thursday, January 21, 2010
12 weeks
Well we are officially 12 weeks pregnant and in the last week of the first trimester. Thanks for all the prayers. We have our next appointment in Mid February. Here is a link to this weeks ultrasound pics: http://sarahandvince.shutterfly.com/2815
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Happy New Year
Happy New Year Everyone! As many of you know the past month has been busy for us with the holidays and learning the exciting news that we are expecting our first child. We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Ours was great. We spent Christmas Eve with most of Sarah's extended family. Christmas morning we had our Christmas here in our new house and then went to Sarah's Parents for brunch and dinner.
During the week we called both sides of our family to share the news that we expecting our first child. Our expected due date is the first week of August. Above is the ultrasound picture from our first appointment at 7 weeks. At this appointment we got to see the baby's heartbeat at a rate of 144. We had another appointment at 9 weeks on December 30th and everything looked great. We are busy getting the house ready for our new addition.
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