Moving to Children’s Hospital (August 24)
Today Lucas is one week old. We celebrated by spending almost the whole day with him.
We met with his doctors in the morning, and they recommended that we transfer him to Children’s Hospital. Little Lucas has nearly exhausted the tests they can do at WHC, but fortunately the Children’s hospital is right next door, and they have more equipment and doctors that specialize in his body size.
It was a hard day for us, although Lucas seemed to take the news well. It was sad to leave the great nurses and doctors at WHC. As two parents-to-be who thought we’d avoid hospitals as much as possible with our kids, we’ve come to really respect and appreciate the amazing caring work that the staff of the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) does every day. Today, as Lucas was packed snugly into his incubator on wheels for his transfer, some of the nurses who have spent the most time with Lucas gathered around to wish him well and tell him how they’ll miss him.
Lucas’s two favorite nurses at the Washington Hospital Center (Amy and Erica) say goodbye
Comments (11)
LaDawn
August 25th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Hey Burke and Krista,
I just wanted to tell you that I was jaundiced and ill as a baby, but ever since, until today, I am as strong as an ox…
All the best to you!
LaDawn
becky n carlos
August 25th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Hey Friends (and new friend Lucas!)
Excited to know you’re making the move, we’ll keep sending good energy/prayers.
K and B, keep us posted and let us know if there is anything you need/we can do.
hugs and kisses from us!
erica shaw (WHC)
August 25th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Burke, Krista, and Lucas,
Hope that things are going well at childrens. Thank you so much for allowing us to follow you on your journey even after you have left us at the center. Lucas, you have stolen all of our hearts even more than you know, and we think about you often.
The strength that all three of you have shown through this is amazing.
Many blessings to you guys, I will check back often.
Erica
Max
August 25th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Hi K&B&LC,
Thanks for the frequent updates! Happy 1-week-iversary, Lucas! Hope the move over to Children’s is smooth, and I’m thinking about you guys all the time.
Lotsa love,
-Max
shelley chinnan
August 25th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Dear sweet lucas,
You are one brave fellow. Hang in there and get better soon!
dear burke and krista –
I’m so glad to hear about the glimmers of hope. Thanks for keeping us updated.
sending you lots and lots of love and positive thoughts from across the oceans,
love
shelley
tara carr-lemke
August 25th, 2009 at 11:15 am
our hearts have been full with feelings for all three of you these past few days. i hope that you can continue advocating for what is best for you all and take supoprt from knowing how many people in the us, el salvador, guatemala and i’m sure even beyond are sending you their greatest thoughts of love.
abrazos
tara
Liz Roberts
August 25th, 2009 at 8:57 am
My dears…we are so happy to hear that there are little milestones of improvement. Thank you so much for keeping us updated and sharing your experiences and photos. What a little fighter! With all of our continued love and hopes and good thoughts,
Liz and Kevin
Jennie Vinson
August 25th, 2009 at 2:08 am
Hey Little Lucas (Krista & Burke too),
All of us in Oregon are sending healing thoughts and lots of love your way. You are such a sweet little guy and are lucky to have two of the most committed, loving people I’ve ever met as parents….So glad that it sounds like they are able to stay with you at your new spot.
I’m thinking of you tons!
All the love there is,
Jennie and Scott
Tracy
August 25th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Hi Krista and Burke,
So good to see the new pictures. Lucas is beautiful! Thinking of you a lot and looking forward to meeting Lucas.
Tracy
Tia Ashley
August 24th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Hi Lucas-
I love seeing the picture of you with your wonderful nurses- they really enjoyed caring for you! I know it is hard to be in a new place but I heard that you now have your own room where your mommy and daddy can stay the night! Madden and I have been talking about you a lot today- she made you another card and is getting really good at writing your name.
We are all thinking about you here and are hopeful and positive about the days ahead.
Lots of love,
Tia Ash
p.s. Let me know if you need a new banner or artwork for your room:)
Laura McSpedon
August 24th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Hi Little Lucas!
I’m so excited to see you and to know that you were so well-loved and cared for at whc. I’m sure you’ll charm the pants off all the folks at children’s hospital as well. You are loved by lots more of us who haven’t gotten to meet you yet and we’re sending lots of love to you and mom and dad too.
laura
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