Ian Karl

Known to his parents-to-be as "Bumper", Ian Karl was born eleven weeks early after his Mom, Barbara developed Preeclampsia. Ian was born on January 22, 2006 and started his life in the new born intensive care unit (NICU) at the local hosptial. Ian Karl's Blog Site follows Ian's journey through his time at the NICU, to his home coming and beyond.

Saturday, March 31, 2007


Who's Looking At You Kid?!
Ian is now back to his normal self, happy, smiley and funny following his nearly 3 weeks of varying ailments. He's now learning to stick his toungue out and has also discovered a love for looking at himself in the mirror (much like his Mommy!!). Tonight we see such an instance with Ian playing peek-a-boo ...... with himself!


Saturday, March 24, 2007




That was the week that was ...
Ian and Daddy got to spend some quality time together this week, since this was the first week of this year where Dad didn't have to travel! Ian still needed some TLC as his sinus infection and 'pink eye' continued to bother him. By the middle of the week Ian was on various doses of Tylenol, Motrin, ear drops and antibiotics. As of tonight Ian appears to be doing so much better and his ever smiling face tells us he's probably over the worst of his late-winter cold.

Saturday, March 17, 2007






Top o' The Mornin' To Ya!
Happy St. Patricks Day, everyone! And what better way for an Irishman to celebrate than to wear his top hat and Ireland Rugby shirt?! Ian enjoyed St.Patty's Day this year, though while not his first day to celebrate one of his many national days this year he wasn't in his little hospital crib unaware of the all the fun that can be had. Mom too joined in the fun, sporting her Irish cowboy hat and we also see Ian's friend Christopher in his Leprechaun outfit.

Saturday, March 10, 2007


Sniffles this week!

Tonight we see Ian having a happy time between play sessions. While he looks quite happy, he's had the sniffles this week and been a little under the weather. Still, some TLC and a couple of early nights should do the trick. It will be interesting to see how he deals with the time clock change tonight too. Hopefully he won't rob Mommy and Daddy of any more sleep that the hour forward already takes!

Thursday, March 08, 2007







Back From Our Travels!
Sorry for no posting last weekend, but we were all traveling. Ian and Mom went to San Diego where Ian got to hang out with Sara, Kayli and Kristi. We also see Ian and Mom pictured on the cliff tops of La Jolla overlooking the pacific ocean. Ian also got to inspect the flat screen TV - we're not sure what they all found so interesting! (Oh, and Daddy went skiing in Colorado!).