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It’s really going to blow Nolan’s rep when he’s 15 and being cool in front of his sweetie and his parents tell the story about when he was a baby and there was an entire website where people checked in on and commented about his bowel movements. And since Aunt Maria will be the one who gets the blame for starting that little thread, I feel the need to offer up another topic for comment to distract everyone.
I don’t have much in the way of real news to report, but I do have a fuzzy picture to share. Last night when I visited, Nolan was awake and doing his best to look around. I tried to take a video but it was far too dark. I wish I could have shared with all of you. He doesn’t move his head much but he manages to move his face a lot. I know that doesn’t make much sense, but there’s a lot of scrunching of the forehead and the rest of his face, and it feels like he’s moving his head around. He was also moving his hands a fair amount and yawning, which is very cute despite the vent tube in the way. (However, in the freeze frame of pictures it not only looks very blurry, it also looks like he’s trying to scream, which is more horrifying than cute. So I won’t be uploading yawn pictures just now.)
Last night I was also aware that he actually had hair on his head. It’s not a lot by baby standards, but it was the first time I’d really noticed it. It’s very light and fine and surprisingly long. And I would have stroked it if it weren’t for that dang fear of causing him to desat suddenly…
He’s holding reasonably steady on the oxygen overall, though. Not so many random desat fits, which is great.
Goodnight, and thanks for checking in!
p.s. For those who haven’t figured it out: if you click on the pictures in these posts, it will take you to the photo gallery and a bigger picture.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 7:07 am
Considering that he’s already had two major surgeries, he looks unbelievably great! Paco is convinced, and I’m inclined to agree, that Nolan should never see these pictures, or at least until he’s 21. Yet seeing as he’s already been through so much, maybe they wouldn’t be as scary to him as they would be to those of us with weaker self-concepts. I can hardly stand looking at photographs of myself from today! But, then again, I’m not as cute as he is. What’s on his head? How much does he weigh now? How long is he? He looks much, much bigger now. Is that true? Inquiring minds want to know…
Peter y Paco
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 8:41 am
Hi Ronan and Kara,
I have sent only one reply so far , but I check this site everyday, and I pray for Nolan everyday.
I am still praying for Nolan’s complete healing ,restoration, rewnewal….all the things his body needs. All the blessings that God has for him…….sent with much love.
( I am enjoying the photos..he is sooooo cute.)
Ann Kennison
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 8:44 am
What a beautiful boy! Many blessings and good thoughts your way!
P.S. I loved your garden at the fair! Congratulations on the award!
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 3:12 pm
So Sweet! Gosh, Nolan, you sure are a beautiful little boy. Thinking of you,
Kelly
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 4:50 pm
It only makes sense that such a gorgeous strong soul is housed in such a beautiful baby boy. Thinking of you all, Lisa
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 10:52 pm
Hi to our nephew Nolan who is looking like the cutest babe on the Halloween block. We are looking forward to your trick or treating days little one. Keep up the good work little warrior! auntie amy and uncle shannon
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 10:55 pm
oh wow! Nolan’s looking at me! ok, so that’s kinda egotistical, but he looks so…big and handsome! Thanks, again, Maria for your updates and photos. Made my day. love you.
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at 1:05 am
Hey Little Sweetness! It is wonderful to see you and your beautiful eyes - amazing baby - we are sending our love everyday.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 2:46 pm
For others who are metrically challenged, you can go to http://www.onlineconversion.com and click on weight for a gram-pound conversion. Thank you thank you thank you for the news and the pictures. I check eagerly twice a day to see the beautiful family.