Last Nerve

November 4, 2009

Yesterday felt like the day that wouldn’t end. Heather’s appointment with Dr. Risky was at 10 am, so I packed her into the car and drove carefully to UCLA so as not to jostle Heather’s shoulder. I knew she was really hurting when she said, “after this appointment, I think I need to go to [...]

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Hospital: Take 2. Or, 12.

April 6, 2009

This is Heather’s friend Meghan, posting what Heather emailed me and TOLD me to post.  Even under stress, she’s bossy. ***** Maddie had a cough on Saturday and obvious congestion on Sunday night. Mike and I put her on oxygen for Sunday night into Monday, but it did little to ease her discomfort. On Monday [...]

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NICU FAQ

March 26, 2009

Last week I became a March of Dimes Mom (my picture and bio aren’t up yet because I haven’t found a picture I like!). I am so honored to be able to give back to the community that did SO much for Mike and me when we were dealing with Madeline’s gestation and hospitalization. Once [...]

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Hospital Minutes

February 20, 2009

12:01 am: finally get Madeline settled, only for a Respiratory Therapist to enter the room for a breathing treatment. 12:05 am: try not to laugh when the Respiratory Therapist tells you she was certain Maddie “had some black in her,” because her hair is curly. Resist making inappropriate jokes and instead politely inform the RT [...]

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Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One

February 19, 2009

So Maddie is in the hospital again. I feel like I say, “Maddie is sick,” or “Maddie is in the hospital,” the way others say, “I went to the grocery store.” Do you get sick of me saying it? Because I know I do. On Monday night Maddie was really uncomfortable and restless. I looked [...]

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The Weather Isn’t The Only Thing That’s Hot Around Here *UPDATED*

January 16, 2009

Maddie’s head is hot. 102.8 degrees, to be exact. I’m typing this on my blackberry from the Emergency Room. Maddie is whimpering with occasional bouts of hysterical crying. So far she’s had a sterile urine draw (a catheter was involved – it wasn’t well-received) and a chest x-ray. Now we’re just waiting for the results. [...]

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