a step back
Nolan had an episode last night that once again scared his parents to death and has reintroduced him to the ventilator. He has the ventilator tube back in his mouth, but seems to be handling it pretty well. His o2 needs have been very low and the pressures are low as well, so low that the docs are already talking about extubation and getting him back on the cpap or the canula. his weight gain seems to have picked back up even after a night of no feeds. however, today he is getting 30 cal fortified breast milk at 9.5cc per hour and seems to be doing well with it. so in the next few days he will have another eye exam and the possbility of getting him off the ventilator is very nearby. he is on antibiotics to ward off the chance of pneumonia which hopefully is just a precaution. so today all seems to be well and to be honest Nolan handled the last 24 hours a lot better than his parents did. peace to yall and thanks to his papaw and mamaw for their visit, love and help.
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 12:17 am
Dear Ones, I am so sorry for the setback, but you sound optimistic and hopeful, so I will be as well. Much love to you all.
Margaret
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 12:24 pm
We hope that today brings further healing, changes and growth for Nolan LaRue. Peace and calm to you Ronan and Kara as you continue to support your little one through his ups and downs. Love….
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 1:38 pm
I’m sorry about the setback, but glad that Nolan is setting such a great example of being a trouper.
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 3:56 pm
Let’s not think of this as a set back but as a step towards finding his inner balance. I know that I don’t deal with change very well, so I don’t imagine that a 3 month old would be that much better at it, right? Or am I fooling myself here? If he’s had that thing down his throat all his life, and someone yanks it out, isn’t it going to take some time to equilibrate his little bitty body? What would the Dalai Lama say?
peter y paco
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 9:49 pm
We are all so there with you - these really are amazing steps forward - I know the balancing and back and forth is just wrenching but wow what an amazingly strong little man - I believe in the power of Nolan - love’s pure light - radiant beams.
All Our LOve
Heather