Nolan is no longer on an IV. He's also in a "big boy" bed. It's still just a plastic dish on a metal cart, but at least we can see him & pick him up without reaching through holes or opening a door.
He's pretty much self-sufficient now. He's a little picky about his feedings, so he still has the feeding tube. But they moved it to his nose so he can latch on to mom or his bottle better. He seems to eat well every other feeding. He's too tired in between, so they still gavage feed him (through the tube). Tonight he did good with mom, then had seconds from the bottle! Hungry boy, definitely my son. Hopefully he'll be taking every feeding from mom or the bottle soon!
Nolan also initiated a new nurse today while she was changing his diaper. Apparently Nolan was so explosive, the nurse had to go change her scrubs. Must have been payback for all the IV's and tubes from his first week :) A couple more of those stunts, and they'll be sending him home in no time!
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Wonderful news!!! Of course we all expected everything would work out for your little family, but now that Ann is home and looks great, and Nolan is coming along so nicely, it is a relief. We have been checking your blog daily and are amazed at Scott's talent. It has been so nice to keep track of what is happening without tying Grandma Delaney to the phone. I have talked enough with her to know that you two are already amazing parents, Nolan is one lucky little boy to have you. You have shown such maturity and strength during this difficult time.
Can't wait to hold him, I am good with babies, you know, just look at Ann :)
Hugs to all three of you.
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