6 Weeks Old and Growing
Hello everyone!
We are so happy to let everyone know that this past Saturday Jackson was six weeks old. Jackson has had a good week and we pray that he continues in this positive direction.
On October 28th- Jackson and daddy had a huge day where daddy was able to hold him for the first time! (See previous post)
Jackson continued to grow stronger and on Tuesday October 31st...
Jackson gave us a big Halloween treat by going off the ventilator onto the CPAP machine. He also had protein added to his milk which he gets via a feeding tube that goes directly to his intestines and he went up on his feeds to 9cc's / hour. We are proud to let everyone know that 1 week later Jackson is still on CPAP and last night to today he stayed on room air (21% O2).
Mom is super excited as she was able to hold Jackson for the first time on Sunday, November 5th. Jackson and I were able to do Kangaroo care, which is skin to skin contact. Jackson did well, infact I think mom or dad needs to Kangaroo care Jackson 24 hours a day / 7 days a week! Of course, the doctors may have something else to say about that : )
November 7th- We are very thankful to Olga, his weekend nurse, who helps us when we did the Kangaroo care on Sunday and also to Lisa who helped daddy last night as he was able to do Kangaroo care too!
November 8th-
Our big boy is still doing well on CPAP and he is as of today 3lbs 10 oz! Go Jackson!! We are down to room air on the CPAP machine which is great. He will be on the CPAP for a bit longer to give his lungs more time to get better, but we are very pleased that he is progressing in this direction and thank God everyday for this. He also had his 1st outfit put on him last night, it is so cute. We will send pictures of this as soon as we get them downloaded. Mom also was able to Kangaroo Care Jackson last night again for the 2nd time and this time for a little longer than 30 mins and it just made our day!
We can't thank everyone enough for all their prayers, love and support. We appreciate it and we can't wait to send you all pictures of him coming home. In the interim, we will continue to update the blog as often as we can. Jackson will still have about 2 months or more stay at St. David's, but as the doctors say "one day at a time" and who knows our boy may surprise everyone!
Love,
Kyle, Erica and Jackson
8 Comments:
you all are in our thoughts and prayers everyday! emma (our 2 -- almost 3 year old) always prays for "baby jackson" before bed...
we will watch the posts and keep praying. we know that God has his hand over all of you!
love you!
maggie, tony, emma and riley olds
When we are weak, God is our strength! I know that he is holding you, Kyle and Baby Jackson in the palm of his hand! I believe in the healing powers of God and I know that he will answer all of our Prayers for Jackson! He is making awesome progress, Go Jackson and thank you Jesus!!
Love and Miss you!
Becky Chandler
What great news! Lore and I can't wait to meet little Jackson. We'll keep praying. Anything you all need?
Tom
we continue with prayers and thoughts as you, and the drs. and nurses continue to care for jackson. when we see the updates we are just so happy...for you guys as well as jackson.
"Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart." -- Psalm 37:4
love, jules
Erica, Kyle and Baby Jackson,
What great news we're hearing! We thank God for Baby Jackson's growth and development. May the Lord continue to bless and strengthen you all, daily.
You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Your Michigan Friends,
Rich and Beth
It is so awesome to see the pictures of you all with Jackson. He is such a strong little boy. It has been a blessing to see him grow and to hear great news about his health. God has definitely heard all of our prayers! Ahh, the power of prayer! We are constantly thinking of and praying for you all. God bless in the days to come!
We have come to rely on scripture from the Good Book. This is a favorite of ours and hope this helps you as it does help Brad and I in the midst of trying & uncertain times - "Have faith in God," Jesus answered. "I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go throw yourself into the sea', and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him." "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."
Mark 11:22-24
Love, Aimee & Brad
It is wonderful to see my great nephew and to hear that he is doing so good! Thank you so much for this site you made. There is a lot of prayers being said for Jackson here in OHIO.
Love, hugs, and kisses from Aunt Karen, Uncle Steve, Heather, Josh, Katie, and Carter.
Hello Little Jackson,my great nephew.
You are thought of often and prayers are directed your way. It is great to see the pictures and read of his updates. Love all of you.
Hugs and kisses,
Aunt Karen, Uncle Steve, Heather, Josh, Katie, and Carter.
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