Hello to all!
We have a date for the filter removal - yipee! I will be getting the filter removed on August 4th at 9:00am in Las Vegas at Sunrise hospital, where this all began. I do not know what the hold up has been this whole time, but it was not our time but Gods. They are planning to do an ultrasound here at the hospital on Thursday morning, this time I know that there is a clot there so they cannot miss it. As for the other news, the hematologist said that I have a genetic predisposition for blood clots, so I will have to remain on the blood thinners for at least a year if not indefinite- I will have to continue to do follow up test with the hematologist. So that is why is is okay that we are removing the filter later than three weeks since I am not getting off the blood thinners anytime soon. I continue to have leg swelling, along with mild pain, which I was informed that it is normal, and will take 3-6 months for the clot to fully dissolve, that was a big relief because I was beginning to worry that i may have developed another clot, I guess the body naturally preforms a bypass when there is a clot so that is what is happening - amazing ! I am not excited to have this procedure done, but I am very excited to finally be done with this whole ordeal. Thanks to all for all the prayers, there is finally an end in sight.
As for the babies, they are doing great and we are finally getting on a schedule of feeding every 4 hours so for the first time last night we got 3 hours of uninterrupted sleep it was absolutley wonderful. I have sent to pictures of the little snuggle bugs, Kyson is in the yellow/blue, Kelson is in the blanket.
Love to all -
Keeping it Krazy,The Dunlap 7 Aka: Kevin, Codi, Kaden, Kylor, Kendall, Kyson and Kelson
Monday, July 28, 2008
Busy Babies
Good morning!
We are tyring to settle in around here, but it is definitly very busy. The babies are trying to make sure that everyone around here is confused, just when we think that we are somewhat on a schedule, they change things up. Sometimes they like to eat every 4 hours, and sometimes every 2. Days are much smoother than nights, last night they were both hungry every two hours both at the same time, I have become quite talented at nursing one and bottle feeding the other all in the dark. Aside from the busyness we are having a wonderful time having everyone together. Kendall makes sure to keep us busy during the babies nap times - today she desided to help me clean the bathroom with the boys orange mango shampoo, all over the floor- it smells very fruity in our bathroom. The big boys are very big helpers, and trying very hard to get their little brothers straight - as are all of us too!
I will send out the update after I see the hematologist tomorrow, we are praying that we will be able to get the filter removed this week ASAP - so I can finally be done with this.
Enjoy your day - we love you all!
We are tyring to settle in around here, but it is definitly very busy. The babies are trying to make sure that everyone around here is confused, just when we think that we are somewhat on a schedule, they change things up. Sometimes they like to eat every 4 hours, and sometimes every 2. Days are much smoother than nights, last night they were both hungry every two hours both at the same time, I have become quite talented at nursing one and bottle feeding the other all in the dark. Aside from the busyness we are having a wonderful time having everyone together. Kendall makes sure to keep us busy during the babies nap times - today she desided to help me clean the bathroom with the boys orange mango shampoo, all over the floor- it smells very fruity in our bathroom. The big boys are very big helpers, and trying very hard to get their little brothers straight - as are all of us too!
I will send out the update after I see the hematologist tomorrow, we are praying that we will be able to get the filter removed this week ASAP - so I can finally be done with this.
Enjoy your day - we love you all!
Kelson is home
Hello to ALL!
Kelson is HOME!! Yahooo!! We are so excited to announce that the Dunlap Family is all together, finally! We picked him up today from vegas. Kaden, Kysor, and Kendall were all very excited for his arrival. Kendall was a little confused by the double issue going on. We are really trying to learn who is who, I wanted an extra challenge for Kevin so I put them in the same outfit. It is definitly crazy around here but we are having a ball. Kelson goes to the Dr tomorrow so we will se if he has passed up big brother Kyson, who is 6 lb, and 19 inches!
Love to all!
Kelson is HOME!! Yahooo!! We are so excited to announce that the Dunlap Family is all together, finally! We picked him up today from vegas. Kaden, Kysor, and Kendall were all very excited for his arrival. Kendall was a little confused by the double issue going on. We are really trying to learn who is who, I wanted an extra challenge for Kevin so I put them in the same outfit. It is definitly crazy around here but we are having a ball. Kelson goes to the Dr tomorrow so we will se if he has passed up big brother Kyson, who is 6 lb, and 19 inches!
Love to all!
Monday, July 21, 2008
July 21, 2008
Good Afternoon!
Hello to all! Once again we have exciting news about Kelson, right now he is scheduled to come home on Thursday!!!!!!!! The diagnosis of his reflux has really helped his feeding, and he has not had any more heart rate drops since. He eats lots and lots now. We are so very excited to pick him up. I am sure big brother Kyson is excited to having his roomate back.
My day was as exciting as they come, I went to the hematologist, the lab, and the ob today. Kevin was hiking in the Mountains with the teens, so he missed out on the fun. The hematologist was very nice, and seemed very knowledgable - yahoo! He has ordered a bunch of labs for pre-procedure filter removal, which I will have done on Wed. and hopefully have the filter out be the beginning of next week, and hopefully up in Vegas!
Little Kyson is getting well adjusted to crazy life in the house. He sleeps well and eats alot, usually during the wee hours of the night. As for the rest of the gang, they are all great.
Love to all!
Hello to all! Once again we have exciting news about Kelson, right now he is scheduled to come home on Thursday!!!!!!!! The diagnosis of his reflux has really helped his feeding, and he has not had any more heart rate drops since. He eats lots and lots now. We are so very excited to pick him up. I am sure big brother Kyson is excited to having his roomate back.
My day was as exciting as they come, I went to the hematologist, the lab, and the ob today. Kevin was hiking in the Mountains with the teens, so he missed out on the fun. The hematologist was very nice, and seemed very knowledgable - yahoo! He has ordered a bunch of labs for pre-procedure filter removal, which I will have done on Wed. and hopefully have the filter out be the beginning of next week, and hopefully up in Vegas!
Little Kyson is getting well adjusted to crazy life in the house. He sleeps well and eats alot, usually during the wee hours of the night. As for the rest of the gang, they are all great.
Love to all!
Saturday, July 19, 2008
July 19, 2008
hi all,Hope everyone is doing great. We are all very good, a little tired, but making it. It should really get exciting when little Kelson comes home. Kelson is doing very well. He had an upper GI on Friday, and they found that the reason his heart rate was dropping while eating was due to reflux. So now they have him on a thicker formula, that he can swallow but not asperate on. They tried to thiccken up the breast milk, but it became to thick and wore him out, and the cannot add rice to the breast milk because it breaks down the protein, so for the time being hi will be on the formula until his esophugus matutres. He had a great day today with no heart rate drops so hopefully we can begin the 5 day countdown!Kyson is also doing great he is getting settled into his new home, and had his first bath today. It was a family affair. His big brothers are absolutly amazed with everything he does, and Miss Kendall wants to give him kisses all the time, that and try to pull his toes, and hair. She also keeps her post by Kysons bed and Shushes everyone while he sleeps.And for the update with the cardiologist appt. that I had on Friday - we decided not to go with him. Kevins 1st question was have you ever done this procedure? the answer was no but the Dr did say that he could get a video to watch to learn how to do it and borrow the tools from another hospital. I don't think you can get much better medical care than that :) Kevin did ask what happened if I began to bleed - he said that usually doesn't happen, and if it did they would have figure out what to do then! Hello - needless to say we left there in a hurry. I found it a little comical - Kevin not so much.Well we hope you have a blessed Sunday - love to all!
Keeping it Krazy,The Dunlap 7 Aka: Kevin, Codi, Kaden, Kylor, Kendall, Kyson and Kelson
Keeping it Krazy,The Dunlap 7 Aka: Kevin, Codi, Kaden, Kylor, Kendall, Kyson and Kelson
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
July 15, 2008 Baby Update
Good Morning!
We have exciting news about the two little babies. They are both sharing a bed, this move has seemed to really help Kelson, he has started taking ALL his feeds by the bottle and has maintained his body temp. They are both doing very well, maybe they have just wanted to be together this whole time. And since Kelson is eating so well they took out his feeding tube, so now both boys are tube free and seem to be loving it! We are so excited for the great strides that Kelson has made just in the past few days. We continue to wait for what will happen next in my care, the doctors are trying to get everything worked out, its a waiting game and a definite test of patience.
Love to all - Keeping it Krazy,The Dunlap 7Aka: Kevin, Codi, Kaden, Kylor, Kendall, Kyson and Kelson
We have exciting news about the two little babies. They are both sharing a bed, this move has seemed to really help Kelson, he has started taking ALL his feeds by the bottle and has maintained his body temp. They are both doing very well, maybe they have just wanted to be together this whole time. And since Kelson is eating so well they took out his feeding tube, so now both boys are tube free and seem to be loving it! We are so excited for the great strides that Kelson has made just in the past few days. We continue to wait for what will happen next in my care, the doctors are trying to get everything worked out, its a waiting game and a definite test of patience.
Love to all - Keeping it Krazy,The Dunlap 7Aka: Kevin, Codi, Kaden, Kylor, Kendall, Kyson and Kelson
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
July 9, 2008
Good Afternoon!
Hope everyone is doing well, we are all staying indoors since it is a little warm outside. The boys are getting ready to make playdoh with grandma, so that should be very exciting. Kendall is napping so we take advantage of these alone times.
The little boys are doing well. Kyson is batteling a bout of thrush. He is very uncofortable, but is still managing to eat. They are treating him with nystatin so hopefully he will be healed up real soon. His heart rate has dipped a few times but they believe that is from the thrush since it hurts him to swallow so he holds his breath and then takes big gulps of milk. The poor little guy, as for his weight he is up to 5lb7ounces. Little brother Kelson is trying very hard to catch up to Kyson he is doing a great job of eating, and is maintaining his body temp within his isolet, they are still planning to move him out later this week. The good news and also sad news is that if Kyson can get over his thrush, and maintain stable vitals then he may be able to go home next week, Kelson is not ready to go home yet, so he would have to stay another week or so. One part of us is thrilled to have Kyson coming home soon, but also sad that Kelson will be all alone. Patience is all that we continue to ask God for. I continue to be on bedrest but I am counting down the days, and hope that Friday I will be relieved of bed rest.
Love to all!
Hope everyone is doing well, we are all staying indoors since it is a little warm outside. The boys are getting ready to make playdoh with grandma, so that should be very exciting. Kendall is napping so we take advantage of these alone times.
The little boys are doing well. Kyson is batteling a bout of thrush. He is very uncofortable, but is still managing to eat. They are treating him with nystatin so hopefully he will be healed up real soon. His heart rate has dipped a few times but they believe that is from the thrush since it hurts him to swallow so he holds his breath and then takes big gulps of milk. The poor little guy, as for his weight he is up to 5lb7ounces. Little brother Kelson is trying very hard to catch up to Kyson he is doing a great job of eating, and is maintaining his body temp within his isolet, they are still planning to move him out later this week. The good news and also sad news is that if Kyson can get over his thrush, and maintain stable vitals then he may be able to go home next week, Kelson is not ready to go home yet, so he would have to stay another week or so. One part of us is thrilled to have Kyson coming home soon, but also sad that Kelson will be all alone. Patience is all that we continue to ask God for. I continue to be on bedrest but I am counting down the days, and hope that Friday I will be relieved of bed rest.
Love to all!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
July 8,2008
Good Afternoon!
First of all I want to apoligize for getting behind in the updates, it has been a little bit crazy, but I should be able to get things back on track now. I also want to thank everyone for all the calls, cards,food, flowers, balloons, encouragement and most importantly prayers. We couldn't have made it through this challenging time without each of you, we love you all.
Now to the updates. The boys continue to do great, we are trying to stay patient as we want to bring our babies home now, but know it will be in the perfect time. Kyson continues to hold on to the title of the big brother, he is at 5 lb 3 ounces, and 17 inches long. He is taking most all of his feeds by the bottle, which is the goal in order to come home. Kelson is catching up to brother he is at 4 lb 11 ounces and just under 17 inches long. They still have him in the incubator, but they have turned the heat down to the lowest setting, and he is maintaining his temperature well, so in a few days they hope to take him out of the incubator, to see if he can keep his temp up on his own. Kelson is also working on the bottle feedings, he is taking them well, he does not have quite the stamina of Kyson, but we know that will come soon. So in the meantime they contine to feed with his tube.
As for myself I was released from the hospital on Sunday evening, on the condition that I would remain on strict bedrest. I must remain flat with ,my foot elevated, and can only get up for bathroom priviliges. It is a challenge, but Kevin & grandma do a good job of making sure I am not getting up at all! I go to the local lab to get my blood checked every MWF, and the lab results are called into the Dr, then my medcation is adjusted accordingly. Right now I am only on the oral blood thinners, but depending on my results I may have to add the injections to the mix. Right now it is a guessing game, untill they get my blood levels where they want them. As for the clots in my leg, I return to the Hematologist in Vegas on Friday morning, so they can run some more blood tests, as well as check the clots with the ultrasound. If the clots have disolved they will schedule the removal of the filter that they put in last week, if not, we will delay the removal. We pray that the filter can be removed, because anything over two weeks gets harder to remove, and if it stays in for 3 weeks, then there is no removing it, and I must remain on the blood thinners for the rest of my life. I have found one perk of being on the blood thinners, I get out of eating peas, and salad, who knew they were high in vitamin K, anything to avoid peas!!!!
The rest of the family remains healthy. Kendall is cutting teeth, so besides a slight fever, and grouchiness she is well.
Once again thank you all for everything, each of you have helped us in so many ways.
Love to all
Keeping it Krazy,The Dunlap 7 Aka: Kevin, Codi, Kaden, Kylor, Kendall, Kyson and Kelson
First of all I want to apoligize for getting behind in the updates, it has been a little bit crazy, but I should be able to get things back on track now. I also want to thank everyone for all the calls, cards,food, flowers, balloons, encouragement and most importantly prayers. We couldn't have made it through this challenging time without each of you, we love you all.
Now to the updates. The boys continue to do great, we are trying to stay patient as we want to bring our babies home now, but know it will be in the perfect time. Kyson continues to hold on to the title of the big brother, he is at 5 lb 3 ounces, and 17 inches long. He is taking most all of his feeds by the bottle, which is the goal in order to come home. Kelson is catching up to brother he is at 4 lb 11 ounces and just under 17 inches long. They still have him in the incubator, but they have turned the heat down to the lowest setting, and he is maintaining his temperature well, so in a few days they hope to take him out of the incubator, to see if he can keep his temp up on his own. Kelson is also working on the bottle feedings, he is taking them well, he does not have quite the stamina of Kyson, but we know that will come soon. So in the meantime they contine to feed with his tube.
As for myself I was released from the hospital on Sunday evening, on the condition that I would remain on strict bedrest. I must remain flat with ,my foot elevated, and can only get up for bathroom priviliges. It is a challenge, but Kevin & grandma do a good job of making sure I am not getting up at all! I go to the local lab to get my blood checked every MWF, and the lab results are called into the Dr, then my medcation is adjusted accordingly. Right now I am only on the oral blood thinners, but depending on my results I may have to add the injections to the mix. Right now it is a guessing game, untill they get my blood levels where they want them. As for the clots in my leg, I return to the Hematologist in Vegas on Friday morning, so they can run some more blood tests, as well as check the clots with the ultrasound. If the clots have disolved they will schedule the removal of the filter that they put in last week, if not, we will delay the removal. We pray that the filter can be removed, because anything over two weeks gets harder to remove, and if it stays in for 3 weeks, then there is no removing it, and I must remain on the blood thinners for the rest of my life. I have found one perk of being on the blood thinners, I get out of eating peas, and salad, who knew they were high in vitamin K, anything to avoid peas!!!!
The rest of the family remains healthy. Kendall is cutting teeth, so besides a slight fever, and grouchiness she is well.
Once again thank you all for everything, each of you have helped us in so many ways.
Love to all
Keeping it Krazy,The Dunlap 7 Aka: Kevin, Codi, Kaden, Kylor, Kendall, Kyson and Kelson
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
July 2, 2008
Another Day in worse place in Vegas...the Hospital.
Today would be one of those days that you just don't want to say that you want to live again. Codi's blood clot, just hasn't gotten better, but worse. She needed to have a procedure done in order to stop the blood clot for disolving and going some where, were it shouldn't. Tommorow she will be getting an MRI to see what might be causing the infection. Until then we will continue to pray for her.
As for the boys, they are already being stubborn about being fed through the bottle. They just don't want to have anything to do with it. However, they do continue to gain weight. Kyson is at 4lbs 14oz and Kelson is at 4lbs 4oz. Kelson is finally off the light again, but still struggling to keep his body temp where it needs to be to go into the crib.
Today would be one of those days that you just don't want to say that you want to live again. Codi's blood clot, just hasn't gotten better, but worse. She needed to have a procedure done in order to stop the blood clot for disolving and going some where, were it shouldn't. Tommorow she will be getting an MRI to see what might be causing the infection. Until then we will continue to pray for her.
As for the boys, they are already being stubborn about being fed through the bottle. They just don't want to have anything to do with it. However, they do continue to gain weight. Kyson is at 4lbs 14oz and Kelson is at 4lbs 4oz. Kelson is finally off the light again, but still struggling to keep his body temp where it needs to be to go into the crib.
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