June 11, 2012

  • Dylan, Day Two

    I didn't know how to comprehend this image, so I did what I do best. I snapped a picture.

    Shh, she's sleeping.

    She's being transferred to another hospital tonight where she can rest before the long helicopter flight to the "big city" if need be. Since yesterday she's lost weight, and is now 2lbs 14oz. I'm back with my sister Julia tonight so I can go to work tomorrow. The neonatalogist said the "riskiest moments" are in transport. 

    I was six weeks pre-mature, but I don't think that's too uncommon. Dylan was born at 28 weeks. Doctors tried to stop labor, and for a while we really thought she'd come on time; but then Cassandra's water broke out of nowhere. Right now Cassandra and Dylan are in a helicopter on the way to a larger hospital in Ama. The hospital near the ranch has a very crude NICU and "just can't handle this ordeal". Dylan will spend two nights in Ama, where she will be accessed, treated, and if her needs are beyond the Amarillo NICU, flown to Parkland.

    I just hope she'll be okay while I try to sleep.