PURE & SIMPLE IDEALS
Sometimes an idea becomes something much bigger than that original idea. It becomes an ideal. That thing by which all other things are graded. It doesn’t happen very often. Oar maybe it happens so often that we’re less impressed by it now than we were as a people at one point or another. Either way, [...]
EVER FEEL LIKE LIFE DOESN'T STOP?
… Well, that’s because it doesn’t. As much as we might like for it to, it won’t. Time ticks on. We get older. It’s just what happens. Maybe it’s because I’m a man… or maybe it’s because I’m younger than Angie is, but it doesn’t bother me that I’m in my “late 20s” anywhere near [...]
DAY 14// 348 HOURS
+ 12:30AM – MAY 21, 2009 + 348 hours ago, I was covered in paint with a handful of preschool and kindergarten kids. 348 hours ago, I got the phone call that he was going to be born on May 6. Now, nearly 1600 miles later, 1000 miles over the need for an oil change, [...]
DAY 13// THE END MAY BE IN SIGHT
At this moment, Angie and I are both curled up on a hospital twin bed watching Isaac breathe. We’re not sure how else you check to see if a baby is doing OK without monitors and bells. This AM we got a call from the hospital asking if we’d like to “room in” tonight. That’s [...]
A COUPLE OF THINGS BEFORE I GO TO BED//
#1. We know a lot of people are praying for Isaac and for us. It’s down to the last issue. As previously stated, he’s had some heart rate drops that are keeping him from passing his car seat test. Tonight was no different. I talked to the nurse about 15 minutes ago and he made [...]
DAY 12//
Homey was not happy with Mom & Dad today. The doctor “did something” to his junk this morning. He’s been grouchy ever since. Right now he’s sleeping, as comfortably as possible, in Mom’s arms. But, as you can see, he didn’t want to look at us. In order to help with the reflux, they’ve begun [...]
DAY 10//
Today has been a good day… if you’ll notice the picture, the nasal cannula is gone! This morning at about 9:45 they took him off all breathing support and he’s doing well! At 11:30, Angie fed him his whole bottle (all 45cc’s). This was the second in a row today! They’re going to leave the [...]
DAY 9// STAYING AWAKE
(LINK TO TODAY’S PHOTO) Time in the NICU is like time nowhere else. It just disappears. I’m not sure if it’s because we’re sitting here staring at our son or if it’s because it’s so different than the rest of life. It’ll feel like we’ve been there for 15 minutes and it’s been 2 hours. [...]
DAY 8//
Not much new to report since yesterday. The nurse today did take Isaac off the HI-FLOW this morning and put him onto the regular nasal cannula. He’s still taking most of his feedings from bottle. Angie just finished giving him his 2:30 feeding where he took 32 of 44 cc’s. Side note: cc’s & ml’s [...]
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
The NICU isn’t a place you usually hear much laughter. With a name like Isaac (which means “he will laugh”) I would expect nothing less from this little one. And the proof: He just farted on his mom. I heard it on the other side of the room. She’s now turning up her nose from [...]
DAY 7//
Isaac is a week old today… is that a “birthday” to celebrate? Either way, we are celebrating him like it’s our job! Last night was a good night. – His little lungs are still progressing. The nurse is hoping to ween him down a little slowly today. – He’s taking his feedings by bottle! It [...]
ISAAC UPDATE//
Turns out I’m getting the short end of the stick… First vomit … right here. Thank you, SO much. He really is doing better. Nurse Stephanie explained to us that after some labs and an x-ray this morning they think the heart rate drop was from reflux. They’re continuing to increase his feedings. He’s now [...]
DAY 6// A MINOR SET BACK
(THIS PICTURE IS A LINK TO ISAAC’S PHOTO-A-DAY BLOG) It’s probably no real surprise to anyone for me to say I’m a perfectionist. Nor would it surprise anyone to say that I have a “drive” that pushes me forward. I don’t like standing still. I hate U-turns. And, set backs discourage me. As minor as [...]
DAY 5//
For everyone tracking the days… today is the REAL Day 5. Wednesday would have been DAY 0 not DAY 1… Math was never my strong suit. I’m realizing how fortunate we are that this has been such a smooth process in the NICU (knocking on wood). Every day we’ve been able to list progression over [...]
MOTHER'S DAY//
I just got done reading an article about why baby name trends are the way they are… apparently, we’re not as original as any of us like to think we are… I’ve claimed this for awhile. I have no original thought. I steal jokes. I sing other people’s songs. But, ultimately it’s not about me [...]
HE HAD A GOOD NIGHT//
So, as I’m beginning the morning update, I realize that this blog has suddenly taken on a “kid” focus… you know, those blogs that are people just telling about their kids… I PROMISE THIS WILL NOT ALWAYS BE THE CASE! Right now it’s the best way to communicate to all of you who are praying [...]
DAY 4 – BILIRUBIN LAMPS//
My mom tells stories of me being under Bilirubin lamps for a week with Jaundice when I was born (I was also technically a preemie). I don’t think it looked like this: Nurse Kittie (no lie), explained to us that the new Bilirubin lamps are all LED. They are supposedly a little stronger and more [...]
DAY 3 RUN DOWN//
When we finally got to a point last night to blog an update, I could hardly keep my eyes open. So, after the best night’s sleep we’ve had since WED (THANK YOU, DURANS & NIHARTS!!!) we’re finally able to catch everyone up. As the quick mid day post shared yesterday, it’s all became official at [...]
What should be the first SONG Isaac ever hears?
I have too many options running through my head. Angie said I shouldn’t get to have any input. Most votes wins.
