Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Weekly Update -- 22 - 28 July 2007

Yea, I'm 28 weeks old!

This week was fairly boring. Orginally his MRI/EEG was supposed to be in a couple months, but we actually got a call that it was scheduled for 1 Aug. We're supposed to go first thing in the morning and they'll do the tests as the equipment is available. There's no telling how long that day will last, as he's not allowed to eat anything after midnight the day before the tests.

There's not much else to report. He's sleeping well, eating well, and you know what well.

Here's a couple of pics from this week:

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That's all for now.

Peace,
T.M.

Friday, July 20, 2007

Weekly Update -- 15 - 21 July 2007

Yea, I'm 27 weeks old!

This week was actually interesting. Masinja had a seizure Thursday morning. We took him to the pedicatrician on Thursday, and then a pediatric neurologist on Friday.

The neurologist put him on phenobarbital to help control the seizures. She also ordered an MRI and an EEG. He'll probably have the tests in a couple of months, as she'd like him to actually be a little bigger. She said he was doing pretty well, and that she didn't feel a real urgency to put him through a lot of tests right now. If the meds don't work, she'll reattack and go from there. We'll keep you posted on his progress.

That's all for this week.

Peace,
T.M.

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Weekly Update -- 8 - 14 July 2007

Yea, I'm 26 weeks old!


This week was pretty boring for Masinja. He mostly hung around and ate and slept. He did get his 4-month vaccinations, which was a treat. It wasn't fun getting stuck in both his chubby legs with needles, but he was fine a few hours later.

Here's a picture of him actually smiling... he smiles a lot, however, it's very difficult to actually get it on camera.

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That's all for this week.

Peace,
T.M.

Weekly Update -- 1 - 7 July 2007

Yea, I'm 25 weeks old!

Masinja had a pretty busy week. It started out with his baptism on 1 Jul. It was eventful for us, but not him, as he slept through most of it. He woke up long enough to tell the priest that he didn't enjoy having water poured on his head, and then passed back out. It was pretty funny.

He had another checkup on Thursday, and weighed in at 9lb, 13.5oz! He's definitely porking up and getting chubby little arms and legs. He goes to get his 4-month shots next week, and then has another follow-up appointment in a month.

Finally, Saturday was a "Welcome Home" party for him, as folks got to really see him for the first time since he's been home. Some people didn't even know he was home yet. Doesn't anyone read the blog?

That's Masinja's exciting week in a nutshell. Here are some pics from his baptism:

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That's all for now.

Peace,
T.M.

Sunday, July 1, 2007

Weekly Update -- 24 - 30 June 2007

Yea, I'm 24 weeks old!

Masinja had a good week. He's still eating like a little piggy, which is good. He's also doing well on his iron supplement and zantac for his tummy. He seems like he's getting bigger every day.

He didn't have any doctor appointments this week, which was good. He has an appointment on the 5th to see the pediatrician again. She wants to get to know him, so she's checking in with him every couple of weeks.


Last, but not least, his baptism is scheduled for 1 Jul, and should be a good time.

Not too much else to report.


Here are a couple of pics from this week.


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Peace,
T.M.


P.S. Sorry about last week's pics. They are fixed now if you want to check them out.