wee bit of an update
To balance out my long post earlier in the day, I have a very brief update. I didn’t make it to the hospital to see Nolan today, but I understand he’s doing reasonably well. They did decide to begin a course of steroids today. I believe that he has begun to respond to it and they have been able to lower the oxygen level to a place they’re more comfortable with. I don’t have much more detail than that, unfortunately.
The way the steroids work is they start with a large dose for a couple of days and then taper off over the course of a week. So, of course we want Nolan to respond to the steroids in the first place, but we also want to see him maintain as they are tapered off. That will be something we’ll be watching for as the course progresses.
-Maria
Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 5:14 am
Love and kisses and big, big hugs. If getting ready for all your shows is stressful as well, you could always take my left over stuff from Leonora´s basement and use that instead… and call it your “caveman” phase. Just kidding.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 7:13 am
Maria, you are wonderful at explaining the medical world of little people!!! I find myself checking Nolan’s site all throughout the day. Lots of love from Alabama.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 7:58 am
Thinking of the three of you, and sending our love your way.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 10:43 am
All of our love and support to you three! We have you in our hearts every day, and are so grateful for this website to get updates. Thanks Maria! Kara, you are beautiful! Big hugs to you and Ronan and gentle kisses to Nolan.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 11:49 am
Nolan, Kara, Ronan you remain in my prayers_Love abounding always Liz Evans
Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 12:24 pm
Ronan, Kara, and Nolan, congratulations on Nolan’s one-week anniversary! What a lovely little critter he is. Best wishes for Nolan to get stronger and bigger every day.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 1:47 pm
We miss you on Monday nights, but Leonora is doing a great job. I want you to know there are a lot of prayerful people thinking of you and yours right now. If you think of anything that needs doing but that you can’t get to, please call me. I’m serious. Chuck
Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 3:01 pm
Hi friends of Nolan,
Feel free to contact me if you are local and able to join in on the dinner delivery team we have going for Kara and Ronan. This was mentioned early on in the blog but may be burried in all the love and updates by now. I can be reached at kwkrueger2003@yahoo.com or my cell 259-8080. It’s an easy, drop-off system and Kara and Ronan get to benefit from our caloric love every night!
Kirsten Krueger
Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 11:41 pm
Nolan, Kara, and Ronan,
We are sending warm thoughts and love for Nolan to get healthier every day.
Kevin, Lori, & Alexis