Saturday, January 30, 2010
PIctures
Check my sister Jamie's link on my blog fo pictures of Kinize. Also, check Brittany's site.
Kinzie Update
As many of you do not yet know about Kinzie, let me take the two spare minutes I am robbing my sleep of and give a quick summary.
I went in for my scheduled routine c-section on Friday Jan. 22nd. Due to the huge snow storm, we left at 5am and made it by 6:15am where we were told the hospital was on back-up power and could not start my surgery. After monitoring my contractions for a couple of hours, we were able to start. Power did go off twice but luckily generators kicked in immediately. The surgery part went fine but as soon as Kinzie was pulled out and shown to me, she crashed. They wisked her to the table where thy had to do CPR compressions fo 45 seconds. Once breathing they wisked her down to NICU to intabate (put a tube down her throat) as well as start IV lines, medications, etc. They are not used to this at this hospital but were unable to air evac her out due to the storm. THus, they were told via phone by Phoenix Children's Hospital (PCH) what to do to save her life. She was kept stable but critical overnight and then with a small break in the storm the next day, we were both flown to PCH. Since then we have had many scary moments but are now improving greatly everyday. She is breathing on her own now, no tube in the throat, she is off the 2 blood pressure meds, both antibiotics, and the 1 anti-viral she was on. She has had high fevers and was on a cold blanket but is now steadily holding a good temperature and is thus off the blanket. She started eating my milk two days ago via a feeding tube but as of yesterday started drinking from a bottle. She started with 5cc every 6 hours but is now up to 10cc every 3 hours and will continue to increase the volume by 5cc daily.
She also had a heart ultrasound done - came back normal - and an EEG and MRI. They both came back abnormal. That's expected for an EEG due to her age and size. An EEg reads activity of the brain. THe MRI shows structure. Thus, abnormal means she suffered some damage and they think that happend early in pregnancy. Baby brains very commonly are known to fix themselves or at least compensate for areas of deficieny. We are praying for either or both with Kinzie. We would appreciate anyone's support in a fast this Sunday that her second EEG on FEb. 1 and second MRI on FEb. 5th show improvement and/or normal.
At this point, they have ruled out bactieral, viral, and genetic disorders. THus, damage occurred at some point. Why, they do not know. But now we are working on recovering what we can. So far Kinzie has blown the doctors' away with her improvement. Cale and I did receive many blessings over this week and pregnancy that Kinzie will be healthy and recover fully. We are trying to find faith to trust these words of our Lord. Please pray for us to have strength, faith, and trust.
Currently, we are staying in the Ronald MCDonald houses along with my mom, sister an EMma. As of Sunday, Krista and I will stay here with Kinzie. Cale will return to work on Monday and come down on weekends. Emma and my mom are flying back to Texas on Sunday and Emma will stay for 2 weeks. THe timeline fo Kinzie has changed often but the best case scenario is now 2 weeks. We are praying for this.
I will post pictures later but wanted to at least update and notify all of you who have been so concerned and already spent countless hours in prayer and fasting on our behalf. We truly believe that your faith along with ours is bringing these miracles to pass each day. THank you, thank you.
P.S. Zellwegers came back negative for those of you who were worried about that with us.
I went in for my scheduled routine c-section on Friday Jan. 22nd. Due to the huge snow storm, we left at 5am and made it by 6:15am where we were told the hospital was on back-up power and could not start my surgery. After monitoring my contractions for a couple of hours, we were able to start. Power did go off twice but luckily generators kicked in immediately. The surgery part went fine but as soon as Kinzie was pulled out and shown to me, she crashed. They wisked her to the table where thy had to do CPR compressions fo 45 seconds. Once breathing they wisked her down to NICU to intabate (put a tube down her throat) as well as start IV lines, medications, etc. They are not used to this at this hospital but were unable to air evac her out due to the storm. THus, they were told via phone by Phoenix Children's Hospital (PCH) what to do to save her life. She was kept stable but critical overnight and then with a small break in the storm the next day, we were both flown to PCH. Since then we have had many scary moments but are now improving greatly everyday. She is breathing on her own now, no tube in the throat, she is off the 2 blood pressure meds, both antibiotics, and the 1 anti-viral she was on. She has had high fevers and was on a cold blanket but is now steadily holding a good temperature and is thus off the blanket. She started eating my milk two days ago via a feeding tube but as of yesterday started drinking from a bottle. She started with 5cc every 6 hours but is now up to 10cc every 3 hours and will continue to increase the volume by 5cc daily.
She also had a heart ultrasound done - came back normal - and an EEG and MRI. They both came back abnormal. That's expected for an EEG due to her age and size. An EEg reads activity of the brain. THe MRI shows structure. Thus, abnormal means she suffered some damage and they think that happend early in pregnancy. Baby brains very commonly are known to fix themselves or at least compensate for areas of deficieny. We are praying for either or both with Kinzie. We would appreciate anyone's support in a fast this Sunday that her second EEG on FEb. 1 and second MRI on FEb. 5th show improvement and/or normal.
At this point, they have ruled out bactieral, viral, and genetic disorders. THus, damage occurred at some point. Why, they do not know. But now we are working on recovering what we can. So far Kinzie has blown the doctors' away with her improvement. Cale and I did receive many blessings over this week and pregnancy that Kinzie will be healthy and recover fully. We are trying to find faith to trust these words of our Lord. Please pray for us to have strength, faith, and trust.
Currently, we are staying in the Ronald MCDonald houses along with my mom, sister an EMma. As of Sunday, Krista and I will stay here with Kinzie. Cale will return to work on Monday and come down on weekends. Emma and my mom are flying back to Texas on Sunday and Emma will stay for 2 weeks. THe timeline fo Kinzie has changed often but the best case scenario is now 2 weeks. We are praying for this.
I will post pictures later but wanted to at least update and notify all of you who have been so concerned and already spent countless hours in prayer and fasting on our behalf. We truly believe that your faith along with ours is bringing these miracles to pass each day. THank you, thank you.
P.S. Zellwegers came back negative for those of you who were worried about that with us.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Finally!
Tomorrow is the day! I can't wait literally. I'm going crazy being pregnant still. :-) I'm so glad they do planned c-sections 1 week in advance! We have to be at the hospital by 6am for prep and the surgery starts at 7:30am. We may be leaving super early in the morning due to another huge snow storm that is moving in on top of our current one. We will post pictures as soon as we can. The plan is to come home Saturday night or Sunday morning. It's totally up to how I feel. I"m actually reluctant to come home so soon and start being a mom of two! I still can't get Emma to go down easily for a nap! She will eventually go and doesn't try to get out of her bed much as long as I am sitting next to the bed but she'll play and talk and throw her cup, etc. Any more ideas moms?
I also know that i'm behind on posting christmas pics and will try to get to that next week too!
I also know that i'm behind on posting christmas pics and will try to get to that next week too!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Waiting...
We are just waiting now for little Kinzie to come. I wish she'd come early on her own but I"m pretty sure she won't. So Friday the 22nd is the date at 7:30am. The doctor said today that she is measuring full term and that the fluid is just making me uncomfortable, but is not dangerous. In fact he said it may cause labor if it increases but that we'll just ride it out for a week. My feet decided to swell this week. With Emma, they never did, at least I didn't notice, but these bricks are hard to miss! lol I'm definitely sore and ready for her to arrive.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Kinzie Update
Well, we went to our appointment this week and they did another ultrasound. They found that I'm so very uncomfortable due to there being almost too much fluid in the sac. Basically Kinzie is a pee-er as the doctor put it. So anyway, she has created a very large swimming pool (I gained 23 of my 24 total pounds in the last 3 weeks) to swim in and is staying up very high under my ribs with what seems no intention to move down. So if she continues to build up her swimming pool we may have to move up the c-section date and get her out even earlier (oh darn...). We will probably bieng doing an amniocentesis (sp?) next week to make sure her lungs are developed though. I know I shouldn't complain because I have an amazingly easy 8 months but the last month seems to be a doozy! Anyway, we hope to see her healthy and happy and as soon as possible!
Monday, January 4, 2010
7th Anniversary
It is hard to believe that 7 years of marriage have already flown by; however, it also doesn't feel like yesterday that we got married. Too much has happened in between then and now and it's amazing how much we've come to depend on each other. To recap a few of our accomplishments, we each graduated with BS degrees, we paid off one car and bought another, we had our first child and are about to have our second, we made a permanent move to Arizona (at least for 5+ years) and bought a house....and guiding us through each choice was our Heavenly Father. I'm so greatful that I know who I am and why I'm here on earth so that I can keep perspective on all the worldly "grown-up" things we seem to "have" to do.
In addition to my Heavenly Father's help, I owe much to my loving husband who has helped to teach me patience, balance and how to relax a little more. So the following is for you honey!
C - C is for a compassionate husband who knows me in and out and tries to be one step ahead of my moods!
A - A is for always working hard in all his many roles: husband, student, teacher, father, provider, and church member.
L - L is for loving me and Emma...and Kinzie unconditionally.
E - E is for his excitement to be a dad and in the way he plays with Emma!
L - L is for looking for better and more effecient ways to provide for his family.
E - E is for educating me more each season on the rules of Pro-football and why the Cowboys Rule!
E - E is for the entertainment we share together whether it be a movie on the couch, a night out, a trip to the temple or watching people at the mall.
A - A is for asking questions courageously in new situations.
L - L is for loving his job and stiving to do it well.
L - L is for leaning on the Lord even when it seems he doesn't hear and never giving up faith that he guides us.
E - E is for his example to all around him. He is always the favorite employee or person in the group due to his laid back manner and sense of humor.
N - N is for never failing to forgive his wife for her imperfections!
I love you honey! Happy 7th anniversary.
In addition to my Heavenly Father's help, I owe much to my loving husband who has helped to teach me patience, balance and how to relax a little more. So the following is for you honey!
C - C is for a compassionate husband who knows me in and out and tries to be one step ahead of my moods!
A - A is for always working hard in all his many roles: husband, student, teacher, father, provider, and church member.
L - L is for loving me and Emma...and Kinzie unconditionally.
E - E is for his excitement to be a dad and in the way he plays with Emma!
L - L is for looking for better and more effecient ways to provide for his family.
E - E is for educating me more each season on the rules of Pro-football and why the Cowboys Rule!
E - E is for the entertainment we share together whether it be a movie on the couch, a night out, a trip to the temple or watching people at the mall.
A - A is for asking questions courageously in new situations.
L - L is for loving his job and stiving to do it well.
L - L is for leaning on the Lord even when it seems he doesn't hear and never giving up faith that he guides us.
E - E is for his example to all around him. He is always the favorite employee or person in the group due to his laid back manner and sense of humor.
N - N is for never failing to forgive his wife for her imperfections!
I love you honey! Happy 7th anniversary.
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