Hi everyone! Finley had a neurologist appointment on Friday, February 9. This appointment was for a follow-up EEG (read: brain waves, seizures, etc.) and we are so glad to report that he had a somewhat "normal" report. He will always have an abnormal EEG because of the stroke, but this time there was no seizure activity! What a blessing. The neurologist also said that Finn still has a very impressive and NORMAL newborn exam. He acts just like a chubby little baby should. With all of that said, he started running a fever on Thursday, Feb. 15 and was rewarded by the pediatrician with a first-class ER visit. With babies under 1 month, any fever deserves a nose swab for RSV, blood count, IV, blood and urine cultures, and - prepare yourself - a lumbar puncture... a.k.a. spinal tap! You can imagine how much fun we had that day and to top it all off they kept him in the hospital until Saturday night. However, everything is still negative to date and he is doing well. (the little stinker just demands attention doesn't he?) It's a good thing that he is so cute. Our little sweetie is 9 lbs. 13 oz as of yesterday! (overachiever) I am posting some pictures of the boys when Finley was 2 weeks old and will hopefully be posting some more recent ones in the next few days for anyone who is interested. Just a little side note: J.T. is such a wonderful big brother. He hovers over Finn when he is crying and looks at John and me with the sweetest face of concern as if to say "Do something!" He tells Finley "don't cry baby Finn." And when it is really quiet, we can usually find J.T. standing in front of the baby and talking in the softest and sweetest voice while trying to give him his pacifier..... then he looks up at us and smiles his newly dimpled smile. I am crying just thinking about it. I am so blessed!!!
On a different note, we are going to the Stroke Clinic on Friday. Please pray for the physicians and specialists that we will see while we are there and also for Finley as he will be donating even more blood at this visit. Also, as always, please pray for the health of both of our children as it is always risky to go anywhere during the cold and flu season. (If you aren't sick when you come, you are sick when you leave!!!!)
Thanks for reading!
Love,
Meredith Templin
On a different note, we are going to the Stroke Clinic on Friday. Please pray for the physicians and specialists that we will see while we are there and also for Finley as he will be donating even more blood at this visit. Also, as always, please pray for the health of both of our children as it is always risky to go anywhere during the cold and flu season. (If you aren't sick when you come, you are sick when you leave!!!!)
Thanks for reading!
Love,
Meredith Templin
7 comments:
Thanks for the update, Meredith. I'm sure glad to hear that things are moving in a positive direction. We'll keep praying that everything goes well with the Stroke Clinic.
Mer, your updates run circles around anything I ever posted.....keep em' coming! Kiss those boys for me, and I'll see you on thursday!
thanks for the update! I am so glad to hear about Finn and his progress. I am sorry about the fever, and I know that ER visit was NO fun, but I am glad that he is ok. Keep writing!
I couldn't see any pics! Post the pics!! Please!
How cute are those pics!!!! I love the yawning one.
the pics are ADORABLE! I love them!!!
It has been a few days since I have visited Finn's blog. I am so very glad to read the updates on all that is happening with both of the boys. Finn and JT are both gifts from God. I am truly touched by your words and I love the pictures.
GOD IS GREAT...
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