Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Rest and Grow

Posted by Unknown on 12:00 AM with No comments
Eli has been in the NICU for five days now. Ever since the scary night, he has done SO much better! There have still been minor set-backs, but for the most part, he is really doing well. He has had five major problems so far: 1. Jaundice Refers to the yellow color of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by excess bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is produced by the normal breakdown of red blood cells. Normally, bilirubin passes...

Monday, December 30, 2013

Two steps forward, one pretty big step back

Posted by Unknown on 10:35 PM with No comments
12/27/13 - 26.4 weeks Eli started off his stay in the NICU like a boss! His levels were good, his temperature was normal, he didn't have anything visibly wrong. This is what the NICU nurses call the "honeymoon stage." Preemie babies usually come into the NICU and do really well for a day or two, then the trouble starts. The trouble started for Eli early in the morning on 12/27. Emily and I went to bed at around midnight, and slept until...

Merry Christmas

Posted by Unknown on 10:23 PM with No comments
ELI NEAL ORME 2 lb 7 oz 10:29 AM Plano, TX Emily and I were pretty surprised when on Christmas morning, Eli decided to come at just 26 weeks. I guess he really wanted out of there. The protocol with preemie babies is they stay in the NICU until their original due dates, so Eli will be there until the end of March at the earliest. We are extremely excited and happy that he's here with us, but at the same time we're scared and unsure...
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