Archive for the ‘Big Updates’ Category
2:27 PM
In: Big Updates|Thoughts
11 May 2009I just called Jodie and we spent some time talking about the upcoming ‘Family Meeting’ we are having at the hospital on Thursday at 3pm Friday at 2pm. It is for the doctors and specialists to present their findings and thoughts on little Max’s prognosis (a word I do not enjoy using, but one that [...]
2:59 PM
In: Big Updates
10 May 2009“Just talked to Max’s RN for the day … she is either another cinical medical professional that is displeased with her current employment or she is simply dissatisfied with Max’s current level of progress … not sure, but either way she was very abrupt … only telling me that he is about the same and [...]
Trigger
In: Big Updates
9 May 2009Jodie and I just arrived at the hospital and already Jodie is not a fan of Max’s day nurse, Charlotte. For being a medical profession, who usually are expected to have a pleasant bedside manner … she was unfortunately curt and uncouth. While her being a mother of 3 and a nurse for several years [...]
9:04 PM
In: Big Updates
7 May 2009Jodie and I are back at the hospital and Max is beeping a bunch … seems his ventilator has a small leak … but the RN, Michelle, and the RT (Respitory Therapist), Mari, are working to fix it. He is also receiving more frozen plasma.
5:01 PM
In: Big Updates
7 May 2009Max is out from under the billirubin lights today because the type of jaundice he has is direct (meaning it is a liver problem and not just a skin problem from being a premie). He is so tan! He has a catheter today since he hadn’t urinated from when we left last night until 2:00pm. [...]
2:09 PM
In: Big Updates
7 May 2009I called the hospital today after the 12 Noon quiet time, but I am guessing his nurses were busy since I couldn’t get one on the phone. Jodie and I are heading over there in a few minutes … My sis Jessica and her husband Ryan are going to meet us there. As of last [...]
8:57 PM
In: Big Updates
6 May 2009“I am rushing over from work to see my little baby boy. Jodie is with him now and we started reading ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ together last night … We should be able to get through a few more chapters today.”
11:56 AM
In: Big Updates
6 May 2009It is amazing that such a little guy and all the people that care about him are enough to bring down an entire cluster of internet servers for a full 24 hours. Max is definitely his father’s son! The website is back up, so please resume checking here for updates. I do know all the [...]
12:18 PM
5 May 2009“Max was moved to his own private room last night. They were able to lower his blood pressure medication some. He is still under the Bilirub lights and probably will be for several days.” “His nurse, Amy, is giving him platelettes this morning/afternoon to help speed up his coagulation and he will get another blood [...]
About Max
Maximillian Alejandro Cortez arrived at 7:48 am on Thursday April 30, 2009, weighing 4 pounds 12 ounces.
He spent 14 days in the NICU at Florida Hospital South, with his mother, father & family, before heading home to Heaven. We are all very excited to see him again.
Contact Info
If you need to, you can contact Max's Dad:
Cell Phone: (407) 873-8709
Email: ocortez@mac.com
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- Oscar: Becky, Our son, Maximillian, was only with his mother and I for 14 days, but I am sure he is doin [...]
- BECKY NOBLE: Hi, my 19 year old daughter has just been told the baby she is carrying has walker - warburg. She i [...]
- Oscar: Donna, Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness ... we are both doing well. We have been keeping [...]
- Donna Remson: Just checking in to see how you all are doing. I have this site linked on my facebook page - it hel [...]
- Alma Cortez: Thanks for the wonderful reminder mi hijo. I miss my baby Max and I love you and Jodie. [...]
