Archie’s mandibular distraction went very well. We went with him to the OR at about 1.30pm and met some of the operative team which included anaesthesiologist, ENT doc, plastic surgeon and nurses. Although we left him there about 1.45pm, surgery didn’t start until 3.30pm owing to a scheduling backup and the fact that they didn’t… Continue reading Successful op
Op is tomorrow
Archie’s mandibular distraction is scheduled for tomorrow (Friday) at 12.30 PST. Should take a couple of hours. Here’s hoping for a great outcome and recovery.
Awake today
We visited this morning and for the first time measured the reflected wavelength from v2.1’s optical sensors at about 475nm. For now, his eyes are blue. We also met with Dr Tcheng, one of the paediatric fellows currently on rotation, and she told us that he has been scheduled for jaw distraction surgery on Friday.… Continue reading Awake today
Update
v2.1 had a CT scan this evening to assess candidacy for a jaw distraction. We’ll discuss more with Dr Bradley and the UCLA craniofacial doctors etc tomorrow. One thing’s for sure – v2.1 is getting about the best care he could get anywhere in the world. In the meantime Mrs Elbeno is home and pumping.… Continue reading Update
Elbeno v2.1 arrives
Archie Oliver Gryffin Deane, born 7th February at 2.41pm. 2835g or 6lbs 4oz, 48.5cm or 19in long. 4 weeks early! Mrs Elbeno is doing great after a short labour (only 8 hours this time!) and an all natural VBAC delivery. She can come home in a day or two which is quite a change from… Continue reading Elbeno v2.1 arrives
Quiz time again
It’s the 2009 edition of the King Wiliiam’s College Quiz. Scire ubi aliquid invenire possis ea demum maxima pars eruditionis est, indeed.
The post-Xmas lull
I am spending my time off playing with the mini-Elbeno and relaxing. He got Simon (the light/sound sequence game) for Xmas and one of our favourite games is now “extreme” Simon. This involves me trying to actually play Simon while he tries to get it, clambers all over me (with little regard for his or… Continue reading The post-Xmas lull
Christmas, LA Style
The sun is shining, the grass is green, the orange and palm trees sway… And I am driving through the neighbourhood when I see a woman standing outside her house. She’s blond, tanned, and “dressed” in a red bra, panties, and heels – you know, for Xmas. And her photographer friend is taking her Xmas… Continue reading Christmas, LA Style
Some books I’ve read this year
So, I’m quite a reader. Mostly non-fiction, and books with scientific or technical subject matter. I’ve read some good ones this year. So I thought I’d share what I remember reading in case anyone is looking for a good book for Xmas. Earlier in the year, I picked up a couple from the LA Times… Continue reading Some books I’ve read this year
IFComp ’09
The 15th annual Interactive Fiction Competition is underway. This year there are 24 games to get to grips with, which gives me a chance of completing a fair percentage.