…and an approaching (happy) new year
Nolan’s week has been good, he broke 1700 grams yesterday, has been weaned to 1/2 litre pressure with a concentration of 23% added o2, and has jumped from his warmer bed to a crib and then to an isolette in a matter of days. the docs are very positive about what has been transpiring of late. the little bean has been doing a whole lot of things basically on his own, breathing, eating and growing. he has been doing well with nursing and is taking a bottle when kara is not around, he still has some coordination of breathing and swallowing to do but other than that he is getting enough nutrition to take off growing. his journey from the warmer bed to the crib was amazing, but one of the nurses noticed he wasnt maintaining his body temperature very efficiently so they moved him into a climate controlled isolette. the isolette is what most people are familiar with when they think of babies in the intensive care of the hospital, i think they are the same as the “incubator”, its a closed box with added heat which can help reduce noise/light so the babies can rest and grow more efficiently. kara and i are riding the high but can’t help have some lingering worries and flash backs of scary episodes. keep up the positive vibes, cause they are definitely working! nolan has had some good visits with his uncle doolittle (my brother shannon) and honorary aunties catherine and sar(ah) and looks forward to meeting all the lovely people who have been rooting for him for these last 3 months.
Friday, December 29, 2006 at 2:45 pm
Thanks Ronan - I LOVE hearing the good news about little Nolan - makes me very happy for you guys and for him and for his cheering squad of fans. We’re thinking of you and sending love. PS. This might come as a surprise to you, but in case no one has pointed this out yet, he is the most gorgeous baby ever :)
Friday, December 29, 2006 at 3:15 pm
Oh, Nolan - I am just so grateful to you for being such a stubborn, determined little guy! This honorary auntie (thank you, Ronan, for bestowing me the title!) can’t wait to see all that you are going to accomplish with all that stubborn determination. XO, Catherine
Friday, December 29, 2006 at 3:24 pm
Good vibes, good times. What a trooper…all of ya’ll. I’ve got a new song going for Nolan and have been singing for all the universe to hear. Have a Happy New Year little Bean!
amy
Friday, December 29, 2006 at 6:13 pm
Sending vibes from Australia - hope they can make it around the curve of the earth to the sweet little butterbean. So good to hear of all the forward progress.
Saturday, December 30, 2006 at 7:01 am
Holy bean sprouts, Batman! To the isolette, Robin! Na na na na na na na na NOLAN! Episode 7: Nolan earns his cape… He certainly has a captive audience and an entourage of devoted fans.
Peter y Paco
Saturday, December 30, 2006 at 1:25 pm
Hooray for the copius good news! We won’t stop the good thoughts and prayers!!!!
Saturday, December 30, 2006 at 4:40 pm
Kudos to you, Nolan LaRue, and to all who surround you. Doing all that (breathing, eating growing) stuff yourself is so much better, eh?
Saturday, December 30, 2006 at 6:31 pm
It’s wonderful to end the year on such a high note. I am thrilled to hear about Nolan behaving just like a baby should—good boy! Thank you for keeping up the posts. We love you all very much.
Margaret
Sunday, December 31, 2006 at 7:14 pm
I’m so happy for you guys that Nolan is not only hanging in there, but prospering!I cried sweet tears when I read that he nursed for the first time. What Kara must have been feeling… Thank you for letting everyone in on this part of your life. I do believe in prayers and generating positive energy, and hopefully all of ours have contributed some towards helping a Butterbean to grow. Happy new year.