the straight poop
nolan was officially extubated by officials this morning at 10 am and is doing great with it. back on the nose canula, oxygen saturation at basically room air, and a very low pressure to help him along. very good news. but the real news is that on rounds, immediately after the nurse practitioner said it may take a few more days for nolans bowel function to start back up, his nurse, kara and i heard what can only be described as a “fart”, and upon closer inspection (opening his diaper) low and behold: POOPY! this is significant because it means his bowels are doing their job and very soon he will be able to start feeding again, which means we will be able to try out his g-tube and kara can nurse again, which means he will keep on growing and come home and…the sun is shining bright in chapel hill and the day is much easier than the couple before. a homerun was hit with that poopy, the shot heard round the world.
Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 12:53 pm
Despite by lack of potty talk, I have never been so excited to hear about it this time. Can’t wait to tell Shannon…he loves this stuff! Amy
Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 12:55 pm
Apparently, my brain is clogged from homework….I mean to say despite my love of potty talk…crap:-)
Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 1:11 pm
Hooray!!!!! Go Nolan Go. So glad things are moving along well now… Funny to imagine how happy the Nolan fans are with his dirty diaper.
Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 2:59 pm
Hooray! Praise the Lord! and all good things. That little bean is really a trooper. I can’t imagine what he will be doing when he is up and walking around. Watch out for him.
Much love,
Margaret
Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 10:29 pm
Glad to read Nolan is powering on (great raised fist), and so nice to see him (and Kara and Ronan) smiling in photos. Wishing you a speedy recovery from surgery, –Liz
Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 11:45 pm
Shew - glad to hear bout that “little toot” - what a sweet little sweetie - so sorry you all had to go through any scares -and I just hate to think of Nolan ( and you) in any distress or pain - but it just seems extarordinary how well he is doing overall and how fast he gets over the hurdles -We are all holding you up and sending our love! - H
Sunday, February 4, 2007 at 7:14 am
C’mon. He is a bean after all. And you know the song. My grandmother even sings it in the halls of her residence. Beans, Beans, the musical fruit…
Sunday, February 4, 2007 at 11:37 am
Yeeaahh!!! Three cheers for the shot heard aound the world. Keep it comin’ little man!
love to all, renee
Sunday, February 4, 2007 at 8:45 pm
Go poopy !
Monday, February 5, 2007 at 6:47 pm
I think the fist stands for “Power to the Poopie”. We are all sending healing vibes from the mountains and wishing Nolan a speedy trip to his loving home. Keep up the good work, Nolan, and strength to you, Kara and Ronan.
Love, Stacey, Michael, Evelyn, Lillian
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at 1:22 am
Hey Nolan! (Champion! Proud one!),
You don’t know me, but I have had the best time this evening getting caught up with you! This was my first visit to your website. Since you showed up early, I am impressed - as I never show up early - your granddaddy can attest to this fact. ;-)
You are precious, precious, precious, and are blessed to be welcomed into this world by such a loving family!
(My favorite pics-so far-2939 and 2156)
My godson, Graham, is now 24 years old and, when he was born, he weighed just a few wee grams more than you. He is very strong, like you, and is a college crew coach at a big university.
Ciao for now,
Betsy Conti
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at 9:58 pm
Liam says to tell Nolan that he looks forward to sharing tips about pooping— “Let me tell you how to make a little turd on your mom’s arm while she’s holding you and your little hiney can flatten it like a pancake right into her watch-band…” Okay Liam…Nolan may not want to hear all those details right now, sweety. BUT CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL THREE on the momentous event! Many adventures await you.
Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at 1:35 pm
Super-bean! Super-bean! Super-bean!
:D :mrgreen: :D
(I’ve been wanting to say that for a long time…!)
Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at 1:38 pm
oops!
That was supposed to come out like this:
Super-bean! Super-bean! Super-Bean!
:D :mrgreen: :D
Much Love!