This past week was truly awful! I have never dealt with so much vomit in my life (and I recently got finished with 6 1/2 months of it while pregnant). On Tuesday morning, Nicholas suddenly started puking and didn't stop until Thursday night. He had a short lapse on Friday were he didn't get sick but instead spent the entire day crying, and then he threw up again on Saturday and a few times last night (Sunday). Meanwhile I came down with the virus at 4 am on Friday while I was up nursing Nolan (yes I was puking and nursing at the same time!). I had extreme body aches and spent all day Friday in the fetal position and could barely move. Mommy was definitely out of commission! Poor Graham then came down with it at 1 am that night. This of course was the worst timing for him as he was set to have his book signing at Borders at 1 pm on Saturday and had to cancel! I was so upset for him! During all of this, Nolan was definitely very fussy and had major troubles sleeping and spit up a whole lot more but I'm not quite sure if he actually got the full virus. Nicholas still has no appetite and I'm not sure if we're fully out of the woods with him but I sure hope so. He lost at least a pound over this week and I hope he starts eating again soon! I am still amidst the endless loads of laundry (I've never done this much laundry before in my life) and can't wait for the house to feel clean again.
While we were struggling just to survive this week, sweet Nolan brightened things up by sharing his smile with us starting on Thursday! He has such a sweet smile, hopefully I'll catch it on camera sometime soon. Then on Sunday, he rolled over from his tummy to his back during tummy time! I couldn't believe it. He actually did this one other time a week or so ago (while I wasn't looking of course) but I just told myself it was a fluke and wasn't possible so early. But today I took him for his one month check up (a week late) and told Dr. B and he said that is normal for smaller babies to roll over a lot earlier because they are more agile. Nolan weighed in at 9 lbs 14 oz (he's gained 2 1/2 lbs in this month) at the 38th percentile. His length is 21.5 at 32nd percentile and his head measures 14.5 at 14th percentile. His small head and lower percentiles concern me but the doctor says that is nothing to be concerned about and described him as "lean". I'm just not used to having such a petite little baby. I guess I've got to learn to not compare him with his big brother though! Other than that, Dr. B said that Nolan is very healthy and doing well. He eats great and sleeps well (although it'd be nice if it was a little longer at night) and is a very happy baby!
During this terrible week, Graham got fabulous news! Kregel publishing company (Hero's Tribute publisher) has offered a contract for the sequel to Hero's Tribute!!!!!! God has just blown us away! Graham is going to have a SECOND published book!! Graham's dreams are truly coming true and the best part is that God is being glorified through it all. I can't wait to see what God has in store for Graham and our family through the writing of this book and all that is to come with it. I am so proud of my incredible husband that I cannot even put it into words. It is such a joy to watch him as he writes with such passion and enjoyment. His talent and drive inspire me everyday--I feel so honored to be his wife!
In other wonderful news--Butch and Kathy are on their way home from Nashville today! We are so thankful that they are finally able to leave the hospital and pray for a speedy recovery and healing time while at home. We can't wait to go visit them soon!
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