by Amanda Trumpower | Dec 23, 2018 | From Hospital to Home
Midnight: Our midnight heart test went as poorly as the AM one. By 2 am, we were still testing with no end in sight. We’ve been visited by four different nurses in an attempt to get monitors correctly tracking separate kids. Ultimately, a resident doctor brought...
by Amanda Trumpower | Dec 22, 2018 | From Hospital to Home
AM: We’re having trouble passing our morning heart test. Kids moved. I moved. Heartbeats are too similar to differentiate. Most troubling, Jayce’s heart has dipped too low several times. Doc said they are watching closely and are not prepared to take...
by Amanda Trumpower | Dec 22, 2018 | From Hospital to Home
Friday AM: Today’s main event was a Doppler test. This looks at blood flow, volume, rate, etc. for Jayce and his support system. The test showed no improvement since Wednesday, the day we had our first Doppler test at the specialist’s office. The results...
by Amanda Trumpower | Dec 20, 2018 | From Hospital to Home
This morning I posted our highlight of our day would be an echo cardiogram for Jayce’s heart. Having completed this appointment and also an evening meeting with a NICU rep, we have more information to share. The Info Jayce triggered our arrival to the hospital...
by Amanda Trumpower | Dec 20, 2018 | From Hospital to Home
It’s about 9 am on Thursday. Josiah and I have finished our first night in the hospital. Not what I thought I’d be doing a few days before Christmas 2018, but it could be worse. There is a lot to be thankful for. The convertible couch/bed for Josiah that...
by Amanda Trumpower | Sep 14, 2018 | Twin Mom
Today, we learned our second twin will be a girl. We officially have a complete set! We also have names picked out! Our son will be Jayce (rhymes with Chase) Daniel. I suggested the first name because it’s always been one of my favorites. Josiah added the Y...
