Footprints
Nolan is stable after a rocky night of fits of agitation and desaturating on his oxygen, even while sedated he managed to be upset. This morning and early afternoon he has been exceptionally chill and has slowly been weaned down to 42% added oxygen, his weight is up to 608 grams and his CO2 this morning was in the 60s, which are very good numbers considering. He is still tolerating Kara’s milk and he also had a remarkable elimination yesterday according to one of his primary nurses Trish. Today his footprints were taken for his official birth record and a take home record and his bedside stats and on a piece of paper from dad’s journal. We figured while he was inked up we should get as many prints as we could. His steroid dosage is going to be cut back a little bit today, so sometime tomorrow we should see how he responds to that. Kara and I feel a little joy in his current and fleeting stability, but we also know that he will probably have a bad time soon. Relish this moment like a shining facet on a many sided stone. More news as news unfolds.
Friday, September 29, 2006 at 3:37 pm
Maria, thank you so much for this web site. it is such a great way to keep in touch with developments. i check the site several times a day. You are all in our hearts and thoughts daily and we send powerful hope for a strong little Nolan. Much love to you all, Hazel
Friday, September 29, 2006 at 4:49 pm
Kara, Ronan, & Nolan!
The big news is getting around. How exciting….beautiful boy! Much love to Nolan as he grows and grows! All of you are in our thoughts. Can’t wait to visit and meet the little guy.
Love,
Andi, Geoff & Maggie
Friday, September 29, 2006 at 10:07 pm
All the buzz is about Nolan, and I keep hearing stories like this: “(Name) had a baby/grandchild who weighed (between 1 and 2 pounds) and she/he is now (anything from ski instructor to Empress of Eurasia)”. I join the others in thanking you, Maria, for your beautifully written updates on this tough little guy.
Friday, September 29, 2006 at 11:11 pm
18% growth in two weeks - that’s awesome! Almost like he has spent an eight-week concentration eating bacon in the Pines! We continue to think about you all and send good vibes many times a day…
Love and best wishes,
Stacey, Michael, Evelyn, Lillian
Saturday, September 30, 2006 at 5:01 pm
Relish this moment like a shining facet on a many sided stone? Are you talking to me? That´s great advice no matter whether you´re two weeks old or 200 and certainly something I personally needed to here. And, being the geek that I am, really enjoy tracking the numbers along with you. It makes me feel closer to y’all. Not that Nolan needs a 230 pound hyperactive gorilla in the room with him…
Still holdin’ ya close,
Peter
Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 2:51 pm
Congratulations Ronan & Kara!
What a beautiful baby!! I have been “lurking” for about 2 weeks now, since I heard about Mr Nolan!! All of you are in my prayers daily. His growth rate is wonderful!! Keep up the good work…with parents like you two, Nolan will have a bright beautiful life!
Thinking of you daily!
Linda DeVenny