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Last week the editor of the Forsyth County News Paper came across our Baby Shusher fundraiser and reached out to do a story on us. On...

Laina Moore
Mar 31, 20192 min read


Shhhhhh...
WOW! What a year it has been. From countless doctors appointments to open heart surgery and heart failure, our little warrior has been...

Laina Moore
Mar 22, 20191 min read


Scars
111. 111 days. 111 days is how many days apart these pictures were taken. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ I took the picture on the left 111...

Laina Moore
Mar 3, 20192 min read


Surgery Recap - Pre-Op Day
I have started writing blog posts for Nolan's surgery a handful of times now. They are hard to write. Each time I start to think about...

Laina Moore
Jan 25, 20195 min read


100th Times a Charm
This is Nolan. He has Congenital Heart Disease and Microtia. He is 8 months. He is in the 25th percentile for weight and the 80th...

Laina Moore
Jan 16, 20192 min read


It’s okay to ask for help.
On Friday Nolan had his first physical therapy evaluation. This is an appointment I was equally as nervous about as excited. I was...

Laina Moore
Jan 13, 20191 min read


2019 - Here we come!
2018 has been the greatest and hardest year of my life. I learned you can feel 2 emotions at the same time — Happiness and sadness. Calm...

Laina Moore
Jan 1, 20192 min read


Medication
The is 24 hours worth of medication for Nolan. Before surgery there were only half of those syringes. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Post...

Laina Moore
Dec 23, 20181 min read


Deja Vu
Before reading this post you need to head over to the Post Surgery Update post. This morning we heard from Nolan's cardiologist. We will...

Laina Moore
Dec 14, 20182 min read


Post Surgery Update
Cardiologist Appointment 12/11 We did not get the news we were hoping and praying for. Nolan’s heart function is still low and not where...

Laina Moore
Dec 12, 20183 min read


Three Weeks Post Op
Three weeks ago today I handed my child over to surgeons I’d only met once. A nurse walked him down the hall away from us to start the...

Laina Moore
Dec 6, 20181 min read


Two Weeks Post Op
Two weeks. 14 days. I can’t believe you are already two whole weeks out of surgery. The lead up to surgery was so slow but time is flying...

Laina Moore
Nov 29, 20181 min read


Roller Coaster
Today we went to the cardiologist for Nolan’s first follow up appointment. It was not the news we wanted but he is still early in...

Laina Moore
Nov 27, 20181 min read


Thanksgiving.
What am I thankful for? This. This child. This scar. And all that this photo represents. These photos were taken 8 days apart. He looks...

Laina Moore
Nov 22, 20183 min read
Updates
He is doing great! If you follow the blog please be sure and follow on Instagram or Facebook. That is where I am posting all of the...

Laina Moore
Nov 16, 20181 min read


Surgery Day
Today is the day. Please pray for strength for Nolan, calm for us, and the skill of his medical team. Thank you all for your support. ♥️...

Laina Moore
Nov 15, 20181 min read
Pre Op Day
A recap to our eventful day. https://www.facebook.com/293458204542098/posts/331244894096762/

Laina Moore
Nov 14, 20181 min read


Half a year!
6 months! Wow! Where has the time gone? Nolan you are the happiest baby I have ever seen and bring us more joy than I ever thought...

Laina Moore
Nov 14, 20181 min read


Expectations vs Reality
It can be disappointing when your expectations don't align with reality. We have all been there before and know that letdown feeling when...

Laina Moore
Nov 11, 20182 min read


Bottle Time
You can watch the video here - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp-6nX5h_U5/ I have always been hesitant to post a video of Nolan eating. My...

Laina Moore
Nov 9, 20181 min read
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