Zoya tells me that Stuart is doing great. One of the healthiest babies in the NICU. She even got to hold him for almost an hour this morning (which is something they only allow when a baby is doing well). They've narrowed down his problem to one of two disorders - more tests this afternoon - and neither is considered a long-term threat. Zoya has a room at providence house right next to the hospital, and should be back on kodiak in 4 to 5 days. Meanwhile I will continue to hold down the fort. Nora is doing great, and seems to dig the extra attention from Daddy.
One thing about Kodiak is the small town support system. In the bottom photo is Zoya's 'support team' (Katie St John is missing from the photo) who helped Zoya through the whole labor and delivery, and then stuck with her well on into the night while we waited for the plane to Anchorage to touch down at the foggy Kodiak airport.
The doctors and nurses at the hospital were great too. It really is a relief to know and trust your doctors even before you get to the hospital. We already knew them outside of the hospital setting. Both Andi Olsen and Laura Walters (upper photo) were at Nora's birth too, and we knew we could trust them. How often, in this day and age, does one doctor deliver both of your children? They did a great job and really helped us through some tough moments. PGS
1 comment:
Zoya and Patrick,
Congrats on Stuart's arrival! We're all so glad he's doing better!
3kg! He's going to be a big boy!
Cheers to the Saltonstalls!
Jay
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