August 9, 2008 @ 12:42 am

Today saw more improvements in Janna’s level of alertness.  She’s now looking around with those deep blue-gray newborn eyes of hers, staring at faces and at light sources overhead.  She’s also finding her voice more and more and actually had some fussy moments today.  I didn’t mind them one bit.

She had her day “10″ MRI today - they squeezed her in early as this time of year the MRI is closed for maintenence.  Wendy the specialized nurse for the Neurology team said little J was also a little fussy for her before the MRI so she took the time to feed her and settle her in a bit.

I gave Janna two feedings today and she went through them even better for me than she had in the past.  It was no longer necessary to support her chin and encourage her to latch.  She’s now seemed to figure that out on her own.  She was alert enough today to have a bit of a “playtime” consisting of just making noises with her, looking into her eyes when she stared up at me, holding her hand and giving her lots of love and cuddles.

One of the Neurologists expressed interest in following Janna’s progress after we are discharged.  He wanted to insure we have access to all of the support we require and basically said his door is always open to us.

So things look good for a discharge soon.  There are a few metabolic test results to come in and it sounds like they want to continue to observe little J a few days longer just to make sure she’s on the right dosage of anti-seizure meds (Pheno) before they send us on our way.

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      1. Lynn Said,

August 9, 2008 @ 1:11 am

I appreciate this blog so much, thank you for keeping us informed Jenn and Tim. Janna looks so wonderful in your arms!

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      1. Pam (Pam and Brandy) Said,

August 9, 2008 @ 5:01 pm

I’m glad she’s showing so much progress! It would be great to have access to the neurologist - if any problems do develop you’ll be able to get help immediately!

I’m looking forward to hearing that Janna’s on her way home.

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      1. Janna 1.0 Said,

August 9, 2008 @ 6:43 pm

Janna! You look so cute and sweet and it was so lovely to meet you. I will be through Vancouver, and then Chilliwack on around the 15th and would be so tickled to see you and your ma n’ pa.

xoxoxoxoxoxooooo

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      1. Cathy (Cozncrew) from the lab board Said,

August 9, 2008 @ 8:28 pm

It is wonderful to see that there are some improvments in Janna’s level of alertness. This sounds to me like it is a good sign of things to come. I hope that things continue to go well and your sweet baby is home where she belongs.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Cathy