Hi Everyone,
Some of you might have heard that Codi is in the Hospital (Again) We took her to the ER where the twins are at, and they found a blod clot in her left leg. She is now receiving blood thiner via shot in her arm. It is safer for the babies to get a shot rather than an IV.
I drove the 3 monkeys home lastnight at 6:30pm and Laura stayed with them all night and Ellyse is with them today, until grandma with the puppies comes down in the afternoon.
As for the twins, they are still doing great and eating and gaining weight. Kelson is off his light, but still in a warmer, Kyson is in an open crib, but his billirubi is a little up, but they will continue to monitor it. Codi will be feeding them today at 3 and 3:30.
Well, we better go. Thanks again for all the prayers.
Continuing the Krazyness... The Dunlap 7
Monday, June 30, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
June 26th, 2008 Twins update (evening)
Hi Everyone,
Kyson is feeding at 36 cc, he does not have an IV line nor does he have his wonderful heat that was on him since birth. The Hospital has introduced him to life here on earth. Codi favorite saying "it's freezing in here " So he has a cloths and will be moving to an open crib soon. They have to see how he does with no heat.
Kelson is off his light!!!!!! He is feeding at 32 cc still with no IV line, and they also turned down his heat as well. They figure he is tuff enough to handle the cold, since he started this business.
Again, we are excited for Codi to have the opportunity to feed our boys. We are heading out to Vegas tomorrow. Thank you for all that you do.
The Dunlap 7
Kyson is feeding at 36 cc, he does not have an IV line nor does he have his wonderful heat that was on him since birth. The Hospital has introduced him to life here on earth. Codi favorite saying "it's freezing in here " So he has a cloths and will be moving to an open crib soon. They have to see how he does with no heat.
Kelson is off his light!!!!!! He is feeding at 32 cc still with no IV line, and they also turned down his heat as well. They figure he is tuff enough to handle the cold, since he started this business.
Again, we are excited for Codi to have the opportunity to feed our boys. We are heading out to Vegas tomorrow. Thank you for all that you do.
The Dunlap 7
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
June 25, 2008 evening update
Hi everyone, we just once again got off the phone with the nurses taking care of the twins, and they are still doing good. Kyson is feeding at 32 cc and hold him there for a little while. He still has glucose running in him and keep that in him for a little while longer. Kelson is still feeding through his nose at 32 cc. As for their weight...Kyson is at 4lbs. 11.5oz and Kelosn is 3lbs. 11.5oz (not bad) Kyson drank 5cc from bottle and Kelson drank 10cc. Thank you for all the prayers.
The Dunlap 7
The Dunlap 7
Wednesday June 25th Baby Update
Good Morning!
I just wanted to say a uick THANK YOU to everyone for all the support, prayers and love that is shown to us on a daily basis, we love you all! The babies continue to make leaps and bounds everyday. They are now both going to be fed once a day, by me when I am there or a bottle when I am not. We are very excited about this milestone in their little lives. Kyson is eating 31cc a feeding, his target goal is 35 cc, and should be there by 9:00pm tonight, once he reaches his goal of 35 he gets off all his IV fluids also, and Kelson remains on his 30cc, they are finally getting close, I am sure one will change that though, the competition between the two is already developing! Kyson is off of his lights, Kelson remains on his but he is going to the bathroom on his own several times a day, so they said that will help get rid of the billirubin
On a personal note, we ask for your prayers for the rest of the fam - I was in the ER last night, with a possible blood clot in my leg. They did an ultrasound and did a bunch of blood work, the ultrasound was negative but I need to repeat it today, and the blood work came back pretty normal, except for one of the tests, but we will see the OB today. I finally got tired of limping around the house and called the DR, since my leg was swelling up to, I had it all rationalized as to what was wrong with me, (nurses make the worst patients) The DR did not see it my way, and after a brief chew out, he sent me to the ER. I immediatly broke down crying and said I don't want to go back, I am sick of the hospital, he did not care! I called Kevin who was at church, and he brought the boys home and a babysitter. What a fun night.
Having not fully recovered from last night we woke up to Kylor saying he does not feel well, and throwing up on our bedroom floor. That will sure get you out of bed in a hurry no matter how bad the leg pain is. :) So for now I think we are all stable, maybe long enough to bake a cake, and plan a birthday party for Kaden tomorow. Its a crazy life but it is ours!
Love to all - Codi
I just wanted to say a uick THANK YOU to everyone for all the support, prayers and love that is shown to us on a daily basis, we love you all! The babies continue to make leaps and bounds everyday. They are now both going to be fed once a day, by me when I am there or a bottle when I am not. We are very excited about this milestone in their little lives. Kyson is eating 31cc a feeding, his target goal is 35 cc, and should be there by 9:00pm tonight, once he reaches his goal of 35 he gets off all his IV fluids also, and Kelson remains on his 30cc, they are finally getting close, I am sure one will change that though, the competition between the two is already developing! Kyson is off of his lights, Kelson remains on his but he is going to the bathroom on his own several times a day, so they said that will help get rid of the billirubin
On a personal note, we ask for your prayers for the rest of the fam - I was in the ER last night, with a possible blood clot in my leg. They did an ultrasound and did a bunch of blood work, the ultrasound was negative but I need to repeat it today, and the blood work came back pretty normal, except for one of the tests, but we will see the OB today. I finally got tired of limping around the house and called the DR, since my leg was swelling up to, I had it all rationalized as to what was wrong with me, (nurses make the worst patients) The DR did not see it my way, and after a brief chew out, he sent me to the ER. I immediatly broke down crying and said I don't want to go back, I am sick of the hospital, he did not care! I called Kevin who was at church, and he brought the boys home and a babysitter. What a fun night.
Having not fully recovered from last night we woke up to Kylor saying he does not feel well, and throwing up on our bedroom floor. That will sure get you out of bed in a hurry no matter how bad the leg pain is. :) So for now I think we are all stable, maybe long enough to bake a cake, and plan a birthday party for Kaden tomorow. Its a crazy life but it is ours!
Love to all - Codi
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Tuesday June 24th
Hello to all!
Hope everyone is doing well today! The babies are both doing well. Although they are both back on their billirubin lights, this is one struggle that we just can't seem to get rid of. We pray that very soon their little livers will be able to fully get rid of all the billirubin in their system. They are both going to the bathroom regularly which also helps to rid the body of the billirubin. Kyson is continuing on his feedings, he is at 27 cc, and will be at 28 cc by noon. As they increase the feedings, they continue to decrease the TPN, iv fluids. The doctors had not been in yet, so I don't know what Kyson's target feeding goal is. Kelson has reached his goal of 30cc a feeding, and remains off all IV's. Kelson is also weighing in at 3pounds 11 ounces, what a big boy! Kelson continues to do great, except for his billirubin level, they will recheck his level again tomorrow am.
Enjoy your day, and stay cool!
Love to all - Codi
Hope everyone is doing well today! The babies are both doing well. Although they are both back on their billirubin lights, this is one struggle that we just can't seem to get rid of. We pray that very soon their little livers will be able to fully get rid of all the billirubin in their system. They are both going to the bathroom regularly which also helps to rid the body of the billirubin. Kyson is continuing on his feedings, he is at 27 cc, and will be at 28 cc by noon. As they increase the feedings, they continue to decrease the TPN, iv fluids. The doctors had not been in yet, so I don't know what Kyson's target feeding goal is. Kelson has reached his goal of 30cc a feeding, and remains off all IV's. Kelson is also weighing in at 3pounds 11 ounces, what a big boy! Kelson continues to do great, except for his billirubin level, they will recheck his level again tomorrow am.
Enjoy your day, and stay cool!
Love to all - Codi
Monday, June 23, 2008
June 23, 2008 Evening Update
We just got off the phone with the nurses taking care of Kyson and Kelson. Both boys are doing well. However, both are back on the light, but the good news is that Kyson and Kelson are both going to the bathroom, which helps with the billirubin count to go down.
Kyson's weight is 4lbs. 9oz. They will weigh Kelson in the morning. Goodnight.
Kyson's weight is 4lbs. 9oz. They will weigh Kelson in the morning. Goodnight.
Baby update for Monday June 23rd
Good morning I hope all are staying somewhat cool, we are staying indoors, and avoid anything outside at all costs. It was a pleasant 118 degrees yesterday, but we are supposed to be on a cool down today of 115.
The baby boys continue to progress each day, while getting bigger and stronger. Kyson continues to try to catch up with his little brother, he is up to 23 cc of milk, every 3 hours and gets an increase in his food every 6 hours. He is going to the bathroom on his own, and even tried to suck out of the bottle yesterday. He does very well with his pacifier also.
Kelson is our little fighter. He may be small but he sure can eat. He is eating 30cc every feed, which is every 3 hours, and will stay at this level for a few days. He is also doing well on his pacifier. He remains on his light, that billirubin level just can't get low enough, I think he just needs some Arizona sun. He is completely off all IV fluids, and they took the line out of his foot last night. So all he has now is his feeding tube in.
We will keep the updates coming!
Love to all _ Codi
The baby boys continue to progress each day, while getting bigger and stronger. Kyson continues to try to catch up with his little brother, he is up to 23 cc of milk, every 3 hours and gets an increase in his food every 6 hours. He is going to the bathroom on his own, and even tried to suck out of the bottle yesterday. He does very well with his pacifier also.
Kelson is our little fighter. He may be small but he sure can eat. He is eating 30cc every feed, which is every 3 hours, and will stay at this level for a few days. He is also doing well on his pacifier. He remains on his light, that billirubin level just can't get low enough, I think he just needs some Arizona sun. He is completely off all IV fluids, and they took the line out of his foot last night. So all he has now is his feeding tube in.
We will keep the updates coming!
Love to all _ Codi
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Dunlap Family
Good morning!
We thought that creating a blog might be helpful for some who are interested in how the babies are doing, but may not always get our emails. The boys are doing great this morning. Kyson continues to progress on his eating, and remains off the light. Kelson had to take a little break from his eating last night, his belly got a little full, they x-rayed his belly and did not see anything wrong, he was just a little full so once he spit up and went to the bathroom 2 times his belly was back to normal. They held two of his feedings, but were going to restart his feeding at 11:00 am today. Kelson continues to be on his lamp for his billirubin, he is down to 8.4, and they want him at 8, so hopefully he will get thoses levels even lower tomorrow.
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