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Thursday, August 16, 2007

Is sleep necessary?

Hi
So its been a while since I have updated and the reason is because I am too TIRED to even look at a computer.... Bryce is doing OK, as of Sunday he was 5lbs 10oz. Still the cutest baby ever, BUT he WON"T sleep! I don't know what to do anymore. Its been almost three weeks since we have been home and he just doesn't want to sleep. (well except during the day) I have tried everything, I've tried using different beds, I have slept him in his car seat, I have even tried a little cereal in his milk (not sure if I should have) but I am desperate! Last night for example he woke up at 12 midnight and never went back to sleep until about 9am when EI/OT/PT came. Of course when they needed him to be awake. I just don't know what to do anymore..... Anyway aside from the not sleeping thing he is doing OK. Has a little trouble with the suck swallow breath thing, and turns pretty blue when he cries and even sometimes when he doesn't. The docs are looking into the possibility of a little oxygen at home and getting a Pulse Ox so we know what his sats are doing when he cries or holds his breath. He also has reflux which is making him choke and hold his breath allot. His pedi put him on Zantac for that and it seems to help. We followed up with Cardiology today and we won't need to go back to them unless we have a problem so thats good. Tomorrow in Urology for his kidney issues so we'll see about that. The rest of the family is good, Faythe is finally over her fever Knock on wood it stays away for good. And we are getting Nicole ready for school. I go in for my surgery (tying up the tubes) on the 27th provided I can find a ride, Steve started a new job and can't really take the day off for it so we'll see. Other than that all is well I JUST NEED SOME SLEEP! I will post pictures next week.

3 comments:

23wktwinsmommy said...

Hey Erika,
I responded to your comment on my post. S&E slept really well, but I'm sure some people will find your blog and offer some help. I hope he figures out when night time is soon!!!
Also, maybe try a bath before bed. I'm sure you probably have, but I know that made ours tired!

Shannon said...

Sleep....one thing I miss the most. Ashton is 26 months old and not even close to sleeping well. Good luck!

Anonymous said...

It was great to see your blog and to know that everything, but sleep, is going well. He is getting to be a big boy. It will take time for him to adjust from day to night. Tell Nicole and Gram that I said hi!
Sandie

Go Patriots!!!

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Finally Football season!


Cute

Look at my muscles!

Look at my muscles!

No Oxygen!

No Oxygen!
So who does he look like????

VAPO THERM!!!!! Yipee!!!

VAPO THERM!!!!! Yipee!!!
Look at me I'm on VapoTherm now! You can see my fat cheeks!

July 5, 2007

July 5, 2007
First day no oxygen...

Apnea study

Apnea study
On Monday 7/2/07We participated in an Apnea study for UMass Medical School, it is a study to try to prevent apnea in preemies.


Colee holding Bryce

Faythe Holding Bryce

We're home!

Fist time trying out the carseat before going home

Cute!

Cute!



Daddy and Bryce

Daddy and Bryce
Finally I remembered to take a picture!

Sleeping...

Sleeping...

Just to get an idea of how small Bryce is, that is my hand and its almost twice the size of him. This pic is from last week.

2lbs. 11.6oz.

Coming out for my first tubbie!

Coming out for my first tubbie!

My first Tubbie

My first Tubbie
Anne (bryce's nurse) Putting him in the tubbie for the first time

The Mommy Massage!

The Mommy Massage!
Ahhh... This is the life!

Mmmm... Fingers!

Mohawk!!!!

Mohawk!!!!
Anne not only gave Bryce his first tubby, but she also gave him his first Mohawk!

I'm only the cutest baby EVER!

I'm only the cutest baby EVER!

Mad??? What gave you that idea?

Mad??? What gave you that idea?

Peek-A-Boo

Peek-A-Boo
So in this game what comes after you put your hands over your eyes???

Bryce trying to pull out his breathing tube

Bryce trying to pull out his breathing tube
Is this thing really NECESSARY??

Bryce holding onto a toy instead of his breathing tube and pulling it out!

Mom pretty sure you should have someone else take the picture and not try to do it yourself!

Just Me and My Mom!

Just Me and My Mom!
May 8, 2007

Even on bad days I'm still so Cute!

Please NO MORE PICTURES!

Please NO MORE PICTURES!
Would you stop with the camera already!

Clean blankets, clean bum what more can a boy ask for??

Boy am I tired!

Boy am I tired!

Changing my Bed

Changing my Bed
Mom gets to pick me up while my nurse changes my bed

Happy Birthday Mommy!

Happy Birthday Mommy!
First time I ever got to hold Bryce

Best birthday gift a mom could have aked for.