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Well- today was a day of contrasts.  Some of the highest highs to date and one of the lowest lows. The day at the hospital started for me at 10:30 am.  I got there and Sam was looking good.  He was pretty stable- and according to his nurse, he had 4 bardy's overnight but all of them were self … [Read more...] about Day 21 (aka Week 3): October 7

I am happy to say that there is not too much to report from today.  Sam had an uneventful night and a pretty uneventful day!  He is peeing, his BUN and creatine are going down, he is looking more comfortable, he is more active, he is pooping again... basically, he had a great day!  The results of … [Read more...] about Day 20: October 6

So after our late night at the hospital, it was really hard to get up today.  I even slept through 2 pumping alarms!  Once I finally got things (ahem) cleared up, I gave the hospital a call around 9:30 and got pretty good news: Sam was peeing up a storm- meaning his kidneys were starting to work … [Read more...] about Day 19: October 5

I am OK.  I am tired, but I seem to be OK.  I will be having a follow up ultrasound on Friday just to make 100% sure that everything with me is good.  The medicine made me very crampy, so I spent the day back on percoset. As for Mr. Sam... he had a mixed day.  I got to the hospital around 10 am … [Read more...] about Day 18: October 4

Today started off really nicely for all.  All three of us slept until 8:30... something unheard of in this house since Irene was born.  I guess we were all pretty exhausted.  We made it to one of our favorite breakfast spots by 9:45- had a great meal and then head off to Target.  A perfectly normal … [Read more...] about Day 17: October 3