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Thanks for the article, as well as the insights. We definitely appreciate it, and while our primary focus thus far has been content and functionality, we certainly do have plans to enhance design elements too. Again, thanks very much!

We must have been thinking about the same things because I just did a post on the kids rooms too man! It's overwhelming to get started, but once you get going, things seem to come together pretty easily. I'm sure you'll do an awesome job on the princess room, and I look forward to seeing it.

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Great list Tyler! I hadn't read Six Revisions before, so I subscribed to their feed based on your recommendation. Thanks!

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Congratulations to Ashley! Woohoo!

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We just had a 34 week preemie who got very ill as well.

Here's a few terms we learned:

Total Parenteral Nutrition - vitamins and minerals through the iv, which is then combined with lipids or fats.

Fentanyl - an extremely potent pain killer in the morphine family that works great most of the time, but can cause apnea episodes.

Necrotizing Enterocolitis - a severe infection of the intestines that could result in perforation in extreme cases, requiring surgery. Most cases are resolved by stopping feedings for 7 - 10 days.

Nasogastric Tube - this is a tube inserted into the babies stomach through her nose or mouth. It serves both to suck air and residual fluids out of the stomach, as well as deliver feedings.

PICC Line - is a central catheter used to deliver TPN and Lipids and other things like antibiotics or other medications to the baby. It is a surgical procedure that takes the place of a traditional iv line. The good thing about it is that it can stay in for several weeks; the bad thing is that it could puncture veins and dump fluids into the baby's body cavity.

We experienced all of these things with our new baby girl (and more). Hope this was a helpful addition!

Great post Tyler! Thanks for bringing additional attention to this important initiative, as well as being an involved dad yourself!

Great pictures Chris! You can tell that you two are close. Kids definitely bring out the best in us. Happy Birthday!

Great interview Tyler! Thanks for the Related Article plug too. Have a great weekend!

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Very cool wife Tyler! Hope all is going well with the pregnancy, and all of the 'to-do' list stuff...it might sneak up on you man!

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Great series of articles Chris! I like that you don't stop at just 'being yourself,' and allude to 'being your best self.' Books like Now, Discovering Your Strengths resonate with me too. We all have a unique combination of signature themes that make us who we are, and the many degrees of combination is why no two people are exactly alike. The only thing I might add to your consistency and confidence is character - the 3Cs to help your personal brand be 'built to last,' so to speak. Thanks again!

Wow! Sounds like you guys had a really fun and busy month! Good time of year to visit Chicago, I would think, as I've only ever been there in the winter and it was too cold! Hope all is well with you guys!

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Looking forward to the next Manival!

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Great contest Tyler! I've been a subscriber for many months in Google Reader. Hope all is well with you!

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Dude, Tyler, take it from me man, get the stuff done ASAP! You don't want to be worrying about anything left to do when the baby comes.

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You got me! Crap!  Nice post too.

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You're doing great with the site Tyler! I enjoy it very much!

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Appreciate the mention, and glad to pick up a few tips on scrappin from you too!

Man, I am sooo glad that Lori likes her "alone" time. Good job being supportive and doing something your wife enjoyed! I'm with BD too - just best not to have someone other than our wives touching us, just in case ;-)

Sounds like we're working on similar projects Tyler. I've got to get baby Caitlin's room done by the end of day on Friday, so Lori can show it off to her family this weekend. I already redid Ty and Chani's rooms, as well as the guest bathroom, and I've got about 100 other things on my list this week. I admire you for attempting to go green. I didn't even think of it, to be honest. Glad you posted this though, as I'm sure I'll have to do more painting soon.

Great pics! You guys seem very happy. Congratulations again!

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You're awesome dude! Thanks so much, and thanks for helping me with the series!

Dude, the clinical aspects of pregnancy are tough for me to deal with too. I hate looking at those posters in the doctor's office, and there's never anything there for me to read. BTW - what is the post picture of? My mind went all over the place with that one ;-)

Awesome! Can't wait to read all of the posts - thanks for including me in the list!

Congratulations! I bet you guys are on cloud 9! Great looking baby boy! Looking forward to reading more about your adventures with him!

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Holy Croc crap! I think I just involuntarily kicked myself after seeing that picture. I hope my friends would shoot me, if I ever went in public with orange peels on my feet.