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Kernel14

Hey girls. 

Just wanted to pop in real quick. Things are going ok. The surgery went well and the dr was very happy with the repair. Colin has his breathing tube out immediately but the next day they suspected an infection in his belly. The cardiologist said his body was probably pumping blood to more important places and the belly has bacteria in it which could be why that happened. He's on day 5 of a 14 day antibiotic and can't eat till after that. At that point he will start out eating a teeny tiny bit. It's very frustrating bc it's a set back and will keep us here longer than we should have been. I just want to get home and enjoy maternity leave but at the same time I know it could be worse and I should be thankful that he will be ok.

Right now I'm just fired up bc they can't find 8oz of breast milk I left for him. Something tells me it was put in the fridge instead of freezer and it expired.

So anyway, that's that. He's on the up and up and I just need to keep perspective. It was just a rough morning. We might actually sleep at home tonight just to regroup and be comfy for an evening. We'll see! 

jessicah628

Thanks for the update, I was worried when you went quiet on FB. Glad to hear that he's on the mend, sounds like you've got two little troopers! 

I can only imagine how I would deal with someone "misplacing" 8 oz of liquid gold. Ugh.

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thejuliejewels

UGH AT THE BREAST MILK!  Haha.  I'm so glad you're staying positive.  I give you mega props Momma, you are doing a kick @ss job at hanging in there.  I hope he gets better soon and you all can go home!

jessica0602

Again, you are amazing.  I'm sorry for the setback but it sounds like Colin is on the mend, slowly but surely.  We're all still pulling for you guys.  I hope Andrew is continuing to do well also.

I don't blame you if you had gone

erbur78

Thank you for the update. I, too, was a little concerned when you went quiet on FB, but did not want to pry. Sorry about the setback, and the damn breastmilk!  Hope the comfort of a night at home helps alleviate the stress of being at the hospital.&n

Kernel14

Thanks, girls. I actually forget about FB haha. I will update again soon in the meantime, crisis averted! They found the milk, thank god!! 

Andrew is doing well. He is with us and just hangs out. He's so quiet and chill, which is awesome.

MsKellDel

I was wondering where Andrew was, glad to hear you are all together at least and Colin is on the mends. Keep fighting little buddies!

cutiepie75

Happy to see this post from you! I was concerned when I didn't see an update on here from you, but also know you have many more important issues to tend to right now. You are doing a great job, and your family will be a stronger bunch once this passes.

Melissa51212

I been praying and thinking of you and little man. Thanks for the update! Keeping up the good vibes for him and you guys !

JenD1018

L&I have been thinking about you guys.  Glad to hear the surgery went well.  It sucks about the setback, but hopefully this will be the only one, he'll heal quickly and then you can all go home together!

martinsgirls

Keeping my fingers crossed that you will only have this one setback. Keeping you guys in my thoughts and prayers! 

SJU1982

Glad to hear you guys are doing as well as can be expected.  Thoughts and good wishes your way for a speedy recovery or Colin.

PhillyGal34

I'm so glad to hear he's on the mend. I hope he can come he soon! Hospitals have to be the most draining place ever 

 

So glad they found the bm!! If it makes you feel any better about being annoyed the nicu accidentally moved 100

Kernel14

PhillyGal34:

I'm so glad to hear he's on the mend. I hope he can come he soon! Hospitals have to be the most draining place ever&n

PhillyGal34

At that time DS had been in nicu for almost 3 weeks. I think it was part sheer exhaustion and a major helping of the nurse that did it was my favorite and came to me crying when she saw me.  They also had a head neonat. Come tell me and put huge sign

tracyd21

I am so happy to see an update on your little guy.  I'm glad he is on the mend.  What a little sparkplug you have!  I've been thinking of you all!

larrysdarling

Are they concerned about/treating NEC? Not sure if this helps but I have a friend in Florida who had a son about 6 weeks ago and he was also born with TGA and a VSD. He was supposed to get his surgery a few days after birth but they were concerned he h

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larrysdarling:

Are they concerned about/treating NEC? Not sure if this helps but I have a friend in Florida who had a son about 6

eSynergy

I'm so sorry about the setback, and it's hard to look at the positive when you're so tired and mentally drained...at least they know what it is, and he's on the mend. I've spent many pumping sessions crying in that little room, too. It helps to let

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eSynergy:

I'm so sorry about the setback, and it's hard to look at the positive when you're so tired and mentally drained...at lea

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