Monday, January 29, 2007

29 November

Indocyd (spelling?) was started today to close his heart duct, which in term newborns normally closes naturally within 10 days of birth, but in premmies often stays open. This duct alters the body’s circulation and the ability of the lungs to properly process blood, so it needs to close. Sometimes, the drugs don’t work, so the duct has to be closed surgically.

The photos - he has to wear an eye mask to protect him from the blue lights (pic 25 Nov); Mark's wedding ring fits loosely right up his arm to his shoulder (25 Nov); our bruised baby (27 Nov); his birth announcement in The Advertiser (29 Nov).


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