A lot has happened since our last blog, which I realize was 3 weeks ago. We had a wonderful party on July 31st. We had a nice gathering of family and friends and were happy to see everyone and thankful for all the love and support we've received over the last 7 months. We had a photographer come for an hour and will share those pictures once we have them. Nicholas got baptised at our church the following day. It was nice to have our family in town for that event.
Nicholas saw his pulmonologist on August 2nd and was officially taken off the oxygen. We anticipated him coming off during the day and still being on it at night. Although, he was sleeping at the Dr. office and his oxygen saturation was great, so, they decided to discontinue it all together. What a relief to be rid of all the tubes. Not sure who was happier to get rid of the tubing, Nicholas or us. We did an overnight study to ensure he would maintain his levels and so far so good. He weighed in at 14 lbs 3 ounces and was 24.5 inches long. We talked to the nutritionist during this visit and discussed starting rice cereal which she agreed was a good idea. Nicholas now takes a little cereal a couple times a day along with a handful of 8 ounce bottles. He's a good eater. He has also been sleeping through the night (8-10 hours), which is great.
We've been to the lake house a few times in July where Nicholas went into the pool for the first time and went on his first boat ride last weekend. He loved it. The sound and vibration of the waves put him right to sleep.
Mommy Mancuso goes back to work next Monday. We're thankful to have had her home for the time we did. She'll be working in Chicago, so, close to home which will be nice. She has been working with Chelsea (the nanny)to familiarize Chelsea with our routine at home. We sure will miss having her home!
We hope you are all having a wonderful summer. Enjoy it now as fall is right around the corner.
Denise, Denise and Nicholas
I enjoyed seeing Nicholas and you Moms last weekend! He has grown so much. It's so exciting to hear that Nicholas is off oxygen! YAY! That is wonderful! Before we know it he'll be walking! Love you all, Ella
ReplyDeleteOh so great to see the pix of you celebrating at the lake and the pool Nicholas. We were so happy to see you the end of July for your baptism and the party. It's wonderful to see how you've grown and progressed in just the month between our first visit and this last one. Glad to hear you are getting some cereal with your milk. Try Honey Nut Cheerios as they go well with milk too. Tell Momma Ras that she has a nice "do" in the boat picture.
ReplyDeleteBoth of the Moms need hats like they are putting on you too. Love the Costco life vest you are wearing. What good taste they showed in buying it that weekend. And, it looks good on you. Love the picture in the plaid shorts, white shirt and Tommy Bahama hat. We will send some of the baptism weekend pix your way soon. Football is just around the corner and you can don your Hawkeye gear. Remember, don't confuse those loser Buckeyes with the Hawkeyes.
Hi to the Mancuso family.
Love, Judy/Dave