Archive for April 2007
Monday, April 30, 2007
Dazed and Confused
I remember that when Ramona first got sick going to public places was confusing. I felt, especially surrounded by strangers, puzzled that the whole world hadn’t just stopped turning and seemed to be progressing pretty much unchanged. So although it was nice to get out and be “normal” for a while, I was [...]
15 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Jane
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Gordita
Just a quick post to let you know…
8 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Jane
Saturday, April 28, 2007
BFF
Simon and Ramona are starting to interact a little more day by day. He’s showing more interest in her as she gets more and more active, and she’s getting better at showing with her squeals and squeaks the interest she’s always had in everything Simon.
10 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Jane
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Happy Monthiversary
Well, she’s five months today!
15 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Jane
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Whoa Nellie
So, Ramona does not need a G-tube, thank God. The ENT who spoke with our pediatriatricians, who are awesome and always take my calls right away, said that they recommend simple saline drops to try and soothe and heal whatever irritation is causing the bleeding. We will also switch the NG tube to [...]
17 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Jane
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Tube problems
Jane just called and asked me to post an update. Ramona has been spitting up some blood, and that’s not okay.
5 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Ann
Monday, April 23, 2007
Naming Rights
When Simon was born I was endlessly correcting people who would say, “He’s adopted”. I would say, “He was adopted. It’s how he came into our family, not who he is.” This same phenomenon is happening with Ramona. Several people have innocently inquired, “Oh, is that because she’s DiGeorge?” And [...]
19 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Jane
Sunday, April 22, 2007
The “F” Word
Well, the votes are in: Desty, Nicole and our our scale all agree. Ramona is fat. Really big and fat. Read on…
16 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Jane
Friday, April 20, 2007
Blackout
So sorry about the communication delay. It’s been a very difficult week, schedule-wise and emotionally. Here’s the status right now:
12 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Jane
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Update
Ramona’s appointment with her pediatrician was yesterday. Here’s what we found out: – Ramona has not gained any weight in the last week. This could be due to a number of factors. Her caloric intake has not been increased since the surgery despite having grown, so she may just need more calories. [...]