So Annie went her for her check-in appt at Lenox Hill. It was so wonderful to see her doctors and nurses who ran around calling her 'fat' (yes, fat is a compliment in a NICU of itty bitty babies!). We got to meet up with our buddy and former roomie Jaeden who is doing so well Elly barely recognized him!
Annie is doing great and seems to be experiencing issues that are typical for a preemie. We need to step in and be her masseuse by including more massage in her day and focus on her legs and neck where she is particularly tense at this point.
The stressful part began when, during the appointment, we all realized that Annie was wheezing pretty heavily. Her pediatrician was amazing and saw her right away. Annie's breathing was tight, she was given a nebulizer treatment and we were given a nebulizer to take home and have been treating her every four hours. Poor thing. I just hate that she is on more medication but it's making a tremendous difference and her breathing is improving.
Just when we think that is under control, I noticed some bruising on Annie that is troubling. I've spoken with her pediatrician and we are taking her in tomorrow for some blood work to get to the bottom of this. More tests and doctor's visits.
There are many lessons in the past 24 hours. We are all having to learn to be more attentive to her while accepting (and embracing!) the fact that she is a big girl now. Our NICU days are gone, but a small cough or cold can quickly become some labored breathing that requires a little more attention than we are used to. Luke will have a sniffle and we bring out the tissues. With Annie, we bring out the synagist and nebulizer. She is our super hero who has overcome so much but even super heros need to be on the look out for kryptonite.
Thankfully, the miracles of modern medicine and the gift of a wonderful, caring pediatrician allow us to act fast and provide much of this care at home. We are determined to stay out of the hospital!!
Love to everyone!!!
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Hey Daugherty family... I did not realize you were still posting here! This is great! I think about Annie every day and it is so great to see her in the pictures and hear how she is doing. I know you are so very busy right now juggling everything it takes with two children, hang in there! Love and kisses to Annie AND Luke!
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