Just a quick update for you all...
Little Noah has continued to stay ahead of the curve with his progress in the NICU. He is now receiving all of his nutrients from his NG tube (courtesy of a combination of mom and Enfamil), and his IV has been removed. The goods are working their way through his system as they should -- only parents and medical professionals get this excited about "big poops." He is back up to three pounds plus now & the doctor has now increased his calories to pack some meat on this skinny kid's bones. If all continues to go well, they'll attempt to feed him from a bottle in 2-3 weeks & see how he responds. We can't wait to have him home with us!
Tommi's recovery has been equally impressive. She is nearly back to full activity--pretty incredible considering her state of health just over a week ago, coupled with the muscle atrophy that must have taken place with 10 weeks of bedrest. My wife is amazing.
Gracie is enjoying two more weeks of her summer school, & will begin pre-school after that. While she enjoys seeing her little brother through the window, she really wants to hold him, & has asked us to sneak him out of the NICU so she can hold him "just for a minute." She will be very happy to have her little buddy home with her. She has nicknmed him, "Bolt." Appropriate, I guess, considering his impatience in the womb.
As for me, I got back to work on Wednesday to work on some projects that I'd put on the back-burner. Fortunately, I have a boss who's been very understanding and some co-workers that have been very helpful in covering for me. So I'm able to spend a part of each evening at the hospital, and Tommi is able to take advantage of the hours Gracie's in school to spend some quality time with her son.
Hope each of you are doing well! We'll try and post some more pics soon.
3 comments:
i'm so happy to hear mom and son are both doing well. i can certainly understand the excitement over 'big poops' and getting the iv out is a huge deal in the NICU. wonderful progress. we'll keep you all in our prayers so little Noah can come home soon!
It was so great to see you guys the other night!! Thanks again for taking the time to meet up with us. We love to hear of Noah's great progress and hope that it continues. You guys are awesome and we can't wait to see lots more of you soon!! LOVE you all!
Tommi, so glad you're felling somewhat back to normal. Of course maybe you're not and Russ just sees you walking and thinks all must be well again! Just teasing Russ... I'm so sorry he's not home with you all yet but so glad you've been getting as much time as you have visiting him in the hospital. So glad to hear he's gaining weight so well!
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