8-5-06 We've Moved!

Burke is doing well...so well that the doctors agreed he is stable enough to be on the "big boy" floor with the other big kids! So this means we are no longer in the NICU but residing on the medical/surgical floor (Giraffe 3) in room 3018 bed 1. Burke is up to full feeds on moms milk and is no longer getting supplemental IV fluids! He is tolerating everything well so far...we are one big step closer to home (we pray)! Uncle Dave and Auntie Shelly are here this weekend from Redmond Oregon...they have already been such a help! Burke loves to look at Auntie Shelly...I think he might have a crush! :) We'll post a picture soon. Happy Seafair weekend to all you Seattlelites!

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Anonymous said…
Um hum.....loving you all. Thank you Jesus...
10:34 PM
Anonymous said…
Good morning, Chris and Nate, and welcome to the world, little Burke! You've had a pretty rough road so far, but with all the loving support and positive energy being sent in your direction, it will get better and better! I hope each day brings you good news and that you continue to have the strength necessary to get through each day. You will, because you're strong and surrounded by strong family and friends!

It's amazing what happens as soon as you have your first baby. You realize nothing in your life is as important right now as that baby who needs you and that your love for him is already so deep, even having known him less time than anyone else in your life right now.

I join all your friends and family in hoping and praying all goes well with Burke and that he continues to improve daily.

Love to all of you and a kiss to Baby Burke ~

Deb
8:16 AM
Anonymous said…
Oh, our little guy is such a cuddle bug...cant wait to get back up there for more snuggling....it is so addicting...

love Neena
2:05 PM
Anonymous said…
This is the best blog entry in ages... Burke looks AMAZING! I cannot wait to see him again and hopefully finally hold and hug him! I hope to come visit this week sometime. You are in my thougths and prayers!

Sending you much love and strength!

Auntie Piper
3:50 PM
Anonymous said…
So glad to read that Baby Burke has moved to a different room. He looks like he such a big cuddle bug as you say in your Blog.

Love to you both and hugs and kisses to Baby Burke. God loves you all.
Michelle
5:20 PM
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