Both Kaitlyn and Grayson were born at low birth weights. Kaitlyn weighed 2 pounds and was 13 1/2 inches long. Grayson weighed 2 pounds 3 ounces and was 13 3/4 inches long.
Kaitlyn had the following issues:
Ventilator, CPAP and Nasal Cannulus due to lungs not being fully developed. Treated with sufacant the day after birth. Had severe apnea and bradycardia spells.
Anemia - had to have many blood transfusions.
PDA - treated with a ligation. Released from cardiologist on 10/31/06
NEC - 1st time had to have an ileostomy. 2nd time treated with antibiotics. Regular check ups with the surgeon
ROP Stage III - treated with antibody injections in her eyes. Monthly check ups with the Retina specialist.
Bilateral Hydronephrosus with Grade II Kidney reflux - treated with antibiotics and regular visits to the urologist.
Broken femur due to calcium deficiency caused by NEC.
Kaitlyn has a flat spot on the right side of her head due to lying on her right side for so long in the NICU.
Kaitlyn had a problem with weight gain due to surgery and NEC.
Synagis shots on a monthly basis during RSV season.
Grayson had the following issues:
Ventilator, CPAP and Nasal Cannulus due to lungs not being fully developed. Treated with sufacant the day after birth. Had severe apnea and bradycardia spells.
Anemia - had to have many blood transfusions.
PDA - treated with endocine to close up PDA. Still seeing cardiologist due to the fact that the PDA is not completely closed yet. Also, had a tiny VSD (hole in heart).
IVH Grade II brain bleed - self corrected.
Grayson is farsighted due to prematurity.
Bilateral Hydronephrosus with Grade II Kidney reflux - treated with antibiotics and regular visits to the urologist.
Grade III Acid Reflux - treated with liquid Prevacid and adding rice cereal to his bottle.
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