Saturday, April 14, 2007

Congratulations Nolan!

Nolan graduated from the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) tonight. A celebration ceremony was held in NIM (Neonatal Intermediate), where he will remain until his departure from Devos Children's Hospital.

Festivities included a bottle feeding, 2 diaper changes, & a sponge bath from Mom.

He no longer requires oxygen, but he still needs the IV. The feeding tube will also stay in until he's mastered the art of sucking more than 4 times without falling asleep. The nurses say he's on track to have the feeding tube moved to his nose, take the IV off, and put him in a "big-boy" bed within the next 48 hours.

Nolan was excited to hear the good news...

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Nolan,
Your smile is enough to melt me. The great news that you are doing so terrific wells my eyes with tears of joy.
Grandpa and I can't wait for you to come home so we can spoil you!

Go Nolan!
Gma and Gpa D.

Anonymous said...

awwww. super cute picture!

We're still all thinking of you guys!

lots of love,

jen dewitt