Last Wednesday morning Nicholas' Nanna, my mother, passed away. She was 62 years old. She was buried on Friday April 20. She loved Nicholas very much and she is the only person who has ever commented on this website. I hate the fact that she's gone mainly because Nicholas won't remember her but also because he won't know how much his Nanna loved him. She will be missed by us all but I know without a doubt that she would want us to continue to post updates about Nicholas. Hopefully, someone will show his PaPa how to use a pc so he can see them too : - ).
Nicholas had an audiologist appointment on Tuesday (4/24/12). We had to take him to Sumter because he failed 1 hearing test in the NICU and another shortly after he came home. We are very happy to report that Nicholas only has minor hearing loss and the audiologist seems to think something is blocking his hearing. We are all hoping that it can be corrected and that he will have 100% hearing (or close to it) in the very near future.
Today, Nicholas saw his pediatrician. The audiologist said the pediatrician could either treat Nicholas or refer him to an Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor. His pediatrician said that because Nicholas still needs the help of oxygen that he can't really do anything right now. He said the cons outweigh the pros but he will re-evaluate after Nicholas' next pulmonologist visit. Nicholas can now have apple-prune juice (up to 2oz with water added) or dark Karo syrup. This was ok'd because of Nicholas constipation and hard stools.
Nicholas now weighs 13lbs7oz, is 24 5/8 in. long, and has a head circumference of 17 1/2 in.
We will also be going back to MUSC to see Dr. Teed again so he can check on Nicholas' eyes.
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| You're not my PaPa!!! He wears glasses. I don't know who you are mister!!! |
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| Nicholas prepares himself for the big test. |
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| PaPa and the audiologist in deep thought. |
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| Electrodes behind the ears and on the forehead. There's also a piece in his ear. |
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| ZZZZZZZ |
Ok, I'm posting in Becky's honor--great news! I'm so happy Nicholas had a very satisfactory hearing test! He's such a little trooper and handles all the doctors' visits so well. His mommy and daddy are troopers as well! Love y'all so much!
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Thank you for posting a comment. We look forward to them.
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Ok Mr. Smartie--I did good just to be able to post. I don't even know how to change my screen name lol!
DeleteI think you have that number because you posted without having an id or profile. If you join blogger you can make one.
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DeleteGreat to hear the good news on Nicholas, he is such a cutie. I have been following along with all his ups and downs and you have done such a wonderful job sharing his story. So sorry to hear about your mother.
ReplyDeleteThank you for keeping up with Nicholas and for commenting. We are happy to share Nicholas' progress with everyone. Hopefully, 1 day soon we will be able to post a picture without him needing his nasal cannula.
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