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One woman's journey through the puzzling world of IF and into parenthood -- with twins!
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NICU Lingo
Since we've starting speaking a whole new language we like to call NICU-ese, here are some translations for some of the crazy new words we may be using here.
Apnea - A pause in breathing that lasts longer than 15 seconds.
Bilirubin - A breakdown of red blood cells. Too much bilirubin in the bloodstream causes jaundice, a yellow coloring of the skin.
CPAP - Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, which is the admisitration of humidified oxygen and air through small prongs that fit into the nose. This helps to keep the lungs slighty inflated in between breaths, making it easier to breathe.
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (aka NEC) - a gastrointestinal disease where infection or inflammation can cause damage to, or even the destruction of, the intestines.
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Oralgastric Tube (aka O.G.) - A small plastic tube passed through the mouth into the stomach. Feedings and medication are given through this tube.
Parenteral Nutrition (aka TPN) - A method of feeding essential proteins, electrolytes, vitamins, fluids and sugar solution through an intravenous line.
Phototherapy - Treatment for jaundice that involves placing the unclothed baby under flourescent white or blue lights. Special eye patches are worn to protect the eyes from the light.
PICC Line - A specially placed intravenous catheter that is inserted under the skin, run through a peripheral vein and advanced through larger veins towards the heart. This line can be used for parenteral nutrition or to deliver medications.
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October
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- Project Nursery Part 3
- Getting Bigger By the Day
- Daddy's Girls
- Who Needs CPAP?
- Gabrielle Gets Sprung
- The Girls in Action
- A Big Day for Gaby & Alaina!
- Things Are Looking Up
- I Spoke Too Soon....
- Another Scare
- 28 Days Later....
- One Week Later
- Another Good Day
- What a Difference a Day Makes
- 46 Hours and Counting
- One Day Down....
- An Update
- The Lowest Low Yet
- Playing Dress Up
- The Roller Coaster Continues
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