Jonathan's Journey: My Nurses

Friday, February 22, 2008

My Nurses

I couldn't sleep so I thought I'd blog a bit. You've probably already picked up on how important my nurses are to me. They watch over me and make sure I get everything I need. I don't know where I'd be without them! Here are a few Dad has conned into letting him take their picture. They've started warning each other about the crazy guy with the camera, but they are sweet to do it! I think they understand he does it so my loved ones will get a better idea of the new friends I am making on my journey. I guess I'm kinda like a modern day Christian, the main character from John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, meeting new people as I travel toward the Celestial City. However, the main difference between he and I is everyone around me is all about helping rather than hindering me. Ahh, the deep thoughts of a preemie.

4 comments:

Burt said...: hey jonathon, i've met your dad and i know exactly what you're talking about!; February 22, 2008 at 6:46 AM
Jonathan said...: Funny thing is he says the same things about you.; February 22, 2008 at 6:50 AM
Rhonda said...: It is so great to watch your journey. The girls and I join hands each morning and pray for you. The say you are the cutest baby they have ever seen. Dr. DiCarlo is the best!!! We will be watching and praying.
Rhonda, Ivy, and Jade.; February 22, 2008 at 7:43 AM
Melanie Gaines said...: Hey Jonathan, you have some excellent doctors. Dr. Mena and Dr. DiCarlo were my doctors when I was sent back to NICU after being home for two days. My mommy was really scared but they took real good care of me. You will do great. Mommy and Daddy are praying for you. Know that you're in good hands!!!
Alanna Gaines (and my mommy and daddy, Melanie and Scott); February 22, 2008 at 9:41 AM

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My Weekly Progress

On June 2, 2008 (40wks & 2d) I weighed 5 lb. & 14.7 oz., and I was 18" long (46 cm).
On May 26, 2008 (39wks & 2d) I weighed 5 lb. & 11.6 oz., and I was 17.2" long (44 cm).
On May 19, 2008 (38wks & 2d) I weighed 5 lb. & 7 oz.
On May 12, 2008 (37wks & 2d) I weighed 5 lb. & 1 oz.
On May 5, 2008 (36 wks & 2d) I weighed 4 lb. & 8 oz., and I was 16.8" long.
On April 28, 2008 (35wks & 2d) I weighed 4 lb. & 2.5 oz.
On April 21, 2008 (34wks & 2d) I weighed 3 lb. & 13 oz., and I was 16.5" long.
On April 14, 2008 (33wks & 2d) I weighed 3 lb. & 9 oz., and I was 16.2" long (41.5 cm).
On April 7, 2008 (32wks & 2d) I weighed 3 lb., and I was 15.6" long (40 cm).
On March 31, 2008 (31wks & 2d) I weighed 2 lb. & 14 oz. (1,285 grams).
On March 24, 2008 (30wks & 2d) I weighed 2 lb. & 4 oz. (1,020 grams), and I was 15" long (38.1 cm).
On March 17, 2008 (29wks & 2d) I weighed 2 lb. & 3 oz., and I was 14.4" long (36.6 cm). I have been in the world 1 month today.
On March 10, 2008 (28wks & 2d) I weighed 1 lb. & 15 oz., and I was 14" long (35.6 cm).
On March 3, 2008 (27wks & 2d) I weighed 1 lb. & 14 oz.
On Feb. 25, 2008 (26wks & 2d) I weighed 1 lb. 10 oz.
On Feb. 18, 2008 (25wks & 2d) I weighed 1 lb. 14 oz., and I was 13" long (33 cm).

Get to know me, I...

am as cute as a bug's ear, whatever that means.
am becoming more mild mannered and agreeable in my old age, LOL.
am calmed by Mommy touching my foot. Mine are the only feet she likes, including her own.
am feisty. Mr. Turnipseed says the apple did not roll far from the tree.
am soothed by music. It helps me regroup after being "handled" & my O2 saturation rate recovers quicker when my tunes are playin'.
am ticklish.
can't sneeze just once. Whenever I sneeze it comes in bunches, just like my folks.
don't like being picked at or handled, which is rather inconvenient in the NICU.
don't like it when they cover my hands. I always find a way to get them free, LOL!
drool a lot and smack when I get a feeding.
eat really fast, too fast!
have really blonde hair, which all the ladies seem to think is cute.
like being held kangaroo style by my Mommy & Daddy!
like to sleep all scrunched up at the end of my crib.
love all natural milk.
make faces at my visitors & nurses.
really like sleeping on my tummy, just like Mommy & Daddy.
regularly hear about Jesus from Mommy & Daddy. My Mom sings "Jesus Love Me" & tells me all the cool Bible stories when we cuddle.
sleep with a crook in my right leg and like having my head rest on my hands, like Daddy.
snore, LOL!
sometimes twitch when I am sound asleep.
squirm & wiggle all the time causing me to get extra tape on my hook ups.

Tips for Using My Blog

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