birthday goals
I must be superstitious, or at least like things to coincide in certain ways which seem auspicious to me. At any rate, I have been hoping that Nolan would manage to double his birth weight for his 2 month birthday, and Nolan was very cooperative. Today, he weighed in at 1040 grams, just 10 grams over the goal!
For Nolan’s birthday, his nurse Trish made super-rich brownies to share. You may remember Trish for her superman cupcakes from last month’s celebration… It’s no surprise to any of you, I’m sure, but Nolan has won over the hearts of the nurses despite their obvious incentive not to get overly attached to the babies in their care.
For Kara’s birthday, I am posting some “happy mom” pictures from Sunday. There are still scary times for Kara and Ronan, including the sad loss of another baby in Nolan’s pod last night, but things have been more stable and we do get to see many more smiles from Kara and Ronan these days. It’s wonderful that kangarooing Nolan is not a rare event anymore.
My next dream: no vent and the freedom for Kara and Ronan to hold Nolan so they can see his face and kiss him while holding! Three months, here we come!
In case you need a visual to help you with that growth goal, this picture from the very first kangaroo session is just to remind you how much smaller 500 grams is than 1000 grams… Go Nolan! Go Team Nolan!
Speaking of Team Nolan and celebration, I want to take this chance to say again how very grateful we all are for the loving presence of each of you out there. You each make it seem effortless, but I know that it’s hard to give so much love, support, thought, and attention to a person you’ve never even met. Thank you for tuning in and loving Nolan and his parents so very much. You make the world go ’round.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 10:24 pm
What happy,beautiful birthday photos. My computer monitor has been broken for a while so I am delighted to catch up and see the radiant Mama and proud Papa and their growing adorable son. Thanks again Maria for your excellent job. I send my best to all of you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kara and Nolan.
Love, Cathy
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 11:46 pm
happy birthday, mama, and happy birthday, little sweet one.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 11:47 pm
Kara, my friend and sister, you look so beautiful with Nolan. You are the best mama in the world!! Happy Birthday, Happy Life Celebration, Ohhh, Happy Day!!!
Love, amy
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 4:38 am
Oh wow - those pictures of Kara with Nolan are just heart-breakingly and heart-nurturingly beautiful. I’m warmed to the core by seeing them together.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 6:54 am
My offer is still open. He can have 40 of my pounds any time he wants them. We’re off to Massachusetts for 2 weeks for my grandmother’s 90th birthday, and our only regret is that we won’t be able to check in on y’all sixty bajillion times a day every time we pass by a computer because my mother doesn’t have one. We’ll still be a hopin’ and a prayin’ and a wishin’ and a whateverin’ else Dusty Springfield was a doin’ in that song.
peter y paco
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 12:25 pm
you all rock! so great to see the little bean growin’. i am also loving seeing so many kangaroo shots. keep up the growin’ nolan!!!
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 10:28 pm
Kara and Ronan,
It was SO great to see ya’ll the other night at the gallery and talk to you. These pictures are so incredibly gorgeous. Nolan is such a beautiful little guy—and HOW HE IS GROWING!!!!!!!!! WOW. It’s just fantastic. Peace and love and kangaroo snuggles for all of you.
Take care,
Amanda
Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 1:12 pm
Congratulations! I have a 23wk 5day baby. It takes a lot of love and a lot of patience to get through it all. She is now 17 months old and only requires oxygen at when she is asleep. She’s doing great. She was in the hospital for 5 months and I never missed a day of visiting. Take care of yourself! If you ever need someone to talk to about it - drop me an email.
Paula
Friday, November 17, 2006 at 12:22 pm
Hi Friends! So glad to see the amazing growth that Nolan has gone through. It ’s hard being so far away, but you are in my thoughts daily. I love the photos and am grat eful for them, they make the distance not quite so bad…but still a drag.
Happy Belated Birthday Kara!!!I am so glad we had some time to visit this summer. I miss you and am sending lots of Love through mind waves to you!!!
Lots of Love, Meredith
Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 11:39 am
wow. who knew that someone else was working hard in the hospital? nice job, nolan on not disappointing your aunt maria. you want to stay on her good side.
keep growing,
cathy
Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 1:10 pm
Hey you guys…I have been thinking of you all for a while now…wishing Nolan all my best. It’s so nice to see photos of you guys looking so happy. I will keep him in my thoughts as he grows and grows and grows. All my love.
Zack
Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at 8:11 am
Shhhh….we won’t tell a soul. But GO NOLAN GO!!! Oops…We mean go nolan go. What wonderful news to wake up to. Love from Alabama,
renee
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