ladylee70
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Little Blessings
Posted: 07-14-07 12:09pm
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I have to write this quick!!
I just called NICU and Brian is off of
everything! Today they planned to take him
off oxygen and just leave the Cpap (for
air pressure) on him today but he is doing
so well that they took him off everything
early this morning. He just has a feeding
tube and some cord going in his belly
button to assess his blood gases. I am
leaving in a few minutes to the hospital
to try and breastfeed. He has to have five
successful feeding to be released from the
hospital. They won't release him anyways
for at least two day but I am so happy
right now!
In other news, Nathan has had three normal
bowel movements on the toilet!! His poop
is suddenly normal. It is such a blessing
and the timing couldn't be better. He woke
up this morning with a dry diaper and went
to the bathroom. He actually held it in
until he needed to use the restroom.
My mom has somehow used her magic touch
and helped him become regular and potty
trained. I honestly don't know how she did
it. She got him to eat vegs and fruit that
I have never been able to get him to eat.
He looks like he has gained some weight as
well. Yes, I feel a little like a failure
but at this point I am not dwelling. I am
just so happy!! I hope he keeps it up when
lil' Brian comes home.
Got to run!
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AyaMiyaki
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Posted: 07-14-07 12:13pm
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Karin, that's amazing!  Way to go, Nathan
and Brian!!!
It's those warrior angels! 
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HcoBrunette06
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Posted: 07-14-07 12:16pm
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yay brian! I can't wait until he comes
home and can be with his mommy all the
time. I'm so happy that he's doing so much
better! I'll keep your family in my
thoughts 
and yay nathan!
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Jolie_3110
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Joined: 04 Dec 2005
Posts: 1755
Location: Essex, England
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Posted: 07-14-07 13:53pm
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what great timing! Both your little boys
are getting better!! They must be strong
like their mommy!! I really am sooo
pleased everythings finally looking up for
you Karin!
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sandyallen
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Posted: 07-14-07 14:11pm
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I am so glad that things are going better
for .Brian, .Nathan, and you and your
hubby! Sometimes .Mom's do have that
special touch!
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kaerbear
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Posted: 07-14-07 14:52pm
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thank god. i'm so glad you get to go and
hold him. good luck with the feedings.
imagine how good he will feel to finally
be in your arms. i'm so happy for you.
and yeah, moms have a special touch
sometimes, although it could just be
novelty. sometimes when a kid hears it
from a different person it all suddenly
makes sense, lol. glad that's getting
sorted though, you sure have enough on
your plate without any extra worries.
thank goodness your mom is there to help.
well, i hope everything goes well and you
enjoy your time with your little guy. i
hope he comes home soon!!!
and just think, your due date partner is
still just sitting here waiting, lol.
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OctoberBaby06
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Posted: 07-14-07 14:57pm
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That's so great that everything is going
well! I'm so happy to hear it!
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ladylee70
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Posted: 07-14-07 20:04pm
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Karen, I have been thinking about you!! I
am glad you are hanging in there.
Thanks everyone. I am staying in the
guest quarters tonight at the hospital
because the NICU didn't have anymore rooms
available. I am feeding Brian every three
hours. He has been successful at every
feeding and hasn't needed oxygen during
those feedings like the doctors were
anticipating!! The first two time he fed,
he went for 25 minutes. The next two, he
fed for around 20. He is one hungry guy!
He gets to go home tomorrow if he keeps
going like this. Just yesterday morning
the doctors and other staff members told
me he was going to be in NICU for another
5 days. I am just so happy. I feel a bit
guilty that I am away from our other son
but he will get over it. Check out flicker
or our blog for new pictures. I don't have
the link but my husband posted it in the
other threads.
Thanks everyone for you thoughts and
prayers. He is exceeding expectations:)
Karin
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jessesgirl
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Posted: 07-14-07 21:23pm
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Congrats on the progress Brian is making
and the potty training. I hope all goes
well once ya'll are home.
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kaerbear
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Posted: 07-14-07 22:10pm
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oh i'm so glad he's feeding well. he's a
tough little guy and he needs his
strength. it must have felt good to hold
him for so long. i just get all teary
eyed thinking about it. i'm so happy he's
getting better!
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Bratz72
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Posted: 07-15-07 00:32am
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So glad too hear everything is looking up
...Yay too Nathan !!!
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Dale123
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Joined: 01 Jul 2007
Posts: 697
Location: Barrie, On Canada
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Posted: 07-15-07 01:00am
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WOW it sure sounds like everything is
coming together for you and your family!
You must be soo excited to have him home.
Thats great that Nathan is using the potty
with grandma! It certainly will help when
you have the new baby home I bet he will
be a really good helper! Grandparents have
lots of tricks.. AND experience! LOL- I am
sure that he will forgive you too! Anyway!
Good luck breast feeding. You're a very
strong lady!
Take care
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Magical Logic
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Posted: 07-15-07 07:43am
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I am so happy things are starting to go so
great for you!
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sandyallen
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Posted: 07-15-07 13:23pm
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I am so happy for .Brian and you and your
family! I hope that soon you will both be
home with the rest of your family!
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kaerbear
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Posted: 07-16-07 00:27am
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i thought about all of you at church today
so i went up and lit a candle for you and
said a prayer that brian will continue to
get well and that you will all stay
strong. i hope things are still
improving. be well!
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