9-26-06 We're Going HOME!
YES, it's official!...we're GOIN HOME! OH MY! In exactly three months Burke has managed three major surgeries, two major procedures,3 nosocomial (hospital acquired) infections, two rounds in the NICU, a million x-rays and florostudies, rounds and rounds of expert opinions and even more trials of ways to feed and gain weight.
As of today, Burke has doubled his weight to 8 lbs and is taking in the appropriate amount of milk by a bottle (binky trainer good bye!)! His esophagus and stomach are slowly but surely starting to coordinate themselves appropriately and Burke is now HUNGRY when his tummy is empty and HAPPY when his tummy is full of mommy's milk! We've managed to convince Children's Hospital Surgical Team, Dieticians, Residents and Feeding therapists that premies with surgical complicaton CAN grow and gain weight on breastmilk alone through a process called Lactoengineering...I've even been asked to publish an article for the Journal of Human Lactation about our experience and the methods we've used to help Burke gain weight! I can't even explain in words the overwhelming feelings of joy and fear that I have at this moment. I am assured that the timing is in God's hands and is always perfect. I know that we will meet new challenges in our home environment but strongly believe we're stepping forward on the path to a healthy recovery for our little family.
As of today, Burke has doubled his weight to 8 lbs and is taking in the appropriate amount of milk by a bottle (binky trainer good bye!)! His esophagus and stomach are slowly but surely starting to coordinate themselves appropriately and Burke is now HUNGRY when his tummy is empty and HAPPY when his tummy is full of mommy's milk! We've managed to convince Children's Hospital Surgical Team, Dieticians, Residents and Feeding therapists that premies with surgical complicaton CAN grow and gain weight on breastmilk alone through a process called Lactoengineering...I've even been asked to publish an article for the Journal of Human Lactation about our experience and the methods we've used to help Burke gain weight! I can't even explain in words the overwhelming feelings of joy and fear that I have at this moment. I am assured that the timing is in God's hands and is always perfect. I know that we will meet new challenges in our home environment but strongly believe we're stepping forward on the path to a healthy recovery for our little family.
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Love Jody Stahl
Tami McKinley
Mom called me today to give me the great news. I'm so happy for all of you. I cannot wait till the nelson clan re-unites this friday/saturday.
Congrats Chris on the offer to write the article for that medical journal. I'm proud of you. You have been on top of this from the beginning. I'll see the 3 of you soon,
-derek
love Bubba
I am absolutely thrilled that you get to go home!! I believe with all my heart that Burke will really thrive being out of the hospital and in his home. I'm so proud of you & Nate for trusting the Lord through all of this. What a long haul this has been, but He has been SO faithful through it all!! "Ohh... thank you, Jesus!!! You have done GREAT things!"
I love you guys SO much!!
love,
auntie amber :)
p.s. I think Burke looks like his Mommy! :)
auntie jill
p.s. I hope 9ish isnt too late to stop in?? let me know. Right now my phone is drying out from a water spill...so hopefully i can get a hold of you before i get there.
Yeah baby Burke!!!! FINALLY GOING HOME MY BOY !!!!!! Oh yeah oh yeah oh yeah....dancing here and praising the Lord.
Love and hugs
Grandpa Gary and Grandma Rosie
Hi to Julie, Gerry, the boys, and all your wonderfully supportive family and friends!
Deb
Praise The LORD.
Love to all,
Jeff,Michelle,Denise,Amanda