Archive for February 2007
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Love Language
I got a lot of calls today from folks saying, “Hey, I read your last blog entry, I hope I haven’t said anything to offend you”. Don’t worry, it wasn’t you! Even if it was you, don’t worry.
12 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Jane
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Hurry Up and Wait
We’re all excited, we’ve got all the gear, we’ve got our makeshift hospital room all set. Now all we need is the baby.
5 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Jane
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Jane’s Guide to Grieving
Excuse the levity, but I’m in a mood.
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Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Getting Geared Up
Well, we’re hoping that tomorrow will finally be discharge day! We’re coordinating the delivery of an oxygen machine, portable oxygen, pulse-ox monitor and NG tube supplies. I’m getting her room ready, trying to make sure that everything is in the right place. It’s kind of exciting and reminds me of bringing her [...]
10 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Jane
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
No Wonder
Simon was up a lot last night. He’s usually a solid 12 hour night sleeper. As I tossed and turned, listening to him fuss and deciding whether or not to go to him, I had myself convinced that he was suffering terribly from our recent absences. Wrong again.
13 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Jane
Monday, February 26, 2007
The Unknown
I have always felt proud of our son Simon. Proud of the way he charms people. Proud of the way he wakes up each day ready to go, go, go!
16 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Jane
Monday, February 26, 2007
22q11 Deletion Syndrome
We were further devastated to learn this morning that Ramona has a chromosomal syndrome. Although what this will mean from her is unclear, it does carry with it some risks for immune system problems, mental retardation and palate abnormalities among other things. It is also possible that she would show no further symptoms [...]
29 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Jane
Monday, February 26, 2007
Parole
Well the doctors told us at rounds this morning that Ramona will come home tomorrrow! We’re thrilled, proud and terrified.
8 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Jane
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Incognito
Many have called, left voicemail, sent email, pinged me via IM, even sent me messages on MySpace. I haven’t gotten back to most of you, but I want to thank everyone so much for reaching out to us. The past week and a half have been totally overwhelming, but thankfully so has your [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Andy
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Sabbath
Today Andy and I have decided to spend the night at home. We are driving ourselves crazy with worry these past 48 hours. Ramona is having her first real setbacks. The doctors have told us over and over again that every patient this sick has setbacks, but it’s just so hard after [...]