August 6, 2008 @ 12:26 am

With Janna being more alert now, she was returned to the N.I.C.U. to be monitored more closely.  Janna’s pheno levels are now more at a maintenance level (around 170), and will continue to remain on pheno for 3-6 months.  The good news about that though is that the body gets used to the pheno, so drowsiness won’t be so much of an issue in the future like it has been.
Janna opened her eyes a bit a few more times today and was displaying definite signs of hunger when it came to feeding time.  She’s now up to 35mm per feeding and can drink pretty much all of it on her own.
We still don’t have much more informaiton regarding the MRI results except that there is some concern with the results.  We are meeting with the neurologist team at 4:00 tomorrow to discuss their findings.  Another MRI is scheduled for Thursday and hopefully if all goes well, she’ll be able to go home on Saturday.
Since the bloodwork showed no signs of infection, she’s no longer on any anti biotics and her feeding tube should also be coming out shortly once they are satisfied she can feed on her own.  It’ll be nice to soon be able to hold her without all those tubes and wires attached.

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      1. Sarah Woods Said,

August 6, 2008 @ 5:52 am

Fantastic News! Prayers are with you guys for continue improvement and the MRI results go well.

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      1. Pam (Pam and Brandy) Said,

August 6, 2008 @ 6:56 am

Woo Hoo!!! That’s great news. There’s a whole lot of people praying and sending positive healing thoughts for Janna. Fingers, toes and paws crossed that Janna gets to go home with you on Saturday!

Pam

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      1. Jill (mom2labs) Said,

August 6, 2008 @ 7:08 am

Great news!!

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      1. Barb V. (Barb - Lab Board) Said,

August 6, 2008 @ 9:29 am

I have had Janna in my prayers since first hearing from Jenn that she was having problems following her birth. I’ve sent her name around to many people on my prayer list, so she has had a lot of people praying for a quick recovery from her rough beginning. Can’t wait to hear that she’s home safe and sound! Barb

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      1. jen/peakwagger Said,

August 6, 2008 @ 10:04 am

That is GREAT news Jenn!

(And CONGRATS on baby Janna btw!!!)

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      1. Renee Said,

August 6, 2008 @ 10:56 am

Great news! Keep getting better, baby Janna!

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      1. Kathy (HunterBoozer) Said,

August 6, 2008 @ 2:13 pm

Jenn - wishing you, your husband and Janna all the best. I’m glad to hear things are starting to improve with Janna. You will all be in our prayers and thoughts.

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      1. Lizz (LibbyRutt) Said,

August 6, 2008 @ 7:25 pm

That is GREAT news!!! You have all been in my thoughts and prayers since I first heard about baby Janna. She sounds like a fighter! Continued good thoughts coming your way that baby Janna continues to be strong and will get to come home on Saturday! *hug* to you too Jenn!

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      1. Sarah (crznsnshine03-Lab board) Said,

August 6, 2008 @ 11:16 pm

This is great news!

Congratulations on baby Janna. She’s beautiful!

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      1. Patty (stargazing1113) Said,

August 7, 2008 @ 12:58 am

wonderful news!!! continued good thoughts and prayers for Janna and your family!