7 Weeks Old
Hello Everyone,Jackson is another week older and almost 33 weeks old! We are very excited to announce that we do not have much to update you on. As our little man is holding steady on his CPAP machine. He did go down on the pressure from 10 to 9 which is EXCELLENT! He is holding his O's (oxygen) at 21 to 23%. He did have an eye exam by Dr. Lockhart which so far everything is looking good. His eyes are still developing so they need to do the eye exams every 2 to 3 weeks. Jackson is on the 2 week plan so his next exam will be around Thanksgiving - it actually falls on Thanksgiving day- but I am sure it will occur the day prior or after- but we could be wrong. Jackson is holding steady at 3lb's 11 oz. (1660 grams). We hope he starts to gain more weight again but no pressure. Jackson is doing well on going to the bathroom on his own - which many will think this is funny but is a big deal when it comes to these little guys. Jackson will need a hernia surgery but the doctors are going to wait until he is stronger and bigger. Mom was able to give Jackson a bath the other night which was fun. Jackson liked it when he was in the water but moving from the isolette to the water- was a chore for Bethel (his nurse) and mom. Jackson also has received some new nicknames one from Faith (his Respiratory Therapist) which is "slobber monster" and Daddy nicknamed him "lawnmower man" as Jackson made noises like a lawn mower during Kangaroo Care today.
Thank you so much for all the prayers and all the comments !
We hope these updates find you and your families in good health.
Love,
Kyle, Jackson and Erica
Here are some more pictures of Jackson during Kangaroo Care and of Jackson in one of his many new outfits that Nanna and Pappa Shepard bought him.
5 Comments:
Erica and Kyle - someone let me know about Jackson last week. I'm so glad he's doing well. Just to let you know - My twins were born preemies, and were in ICU for a few weeks too. Daughter had severe lung problems, and looking at her now, it's hard to believe that anything held her up at all! She's happy, healthy and almost crawling! Hang in there! You are in the best of hands at the NICU, and we will continue to pray that Jackson grows and develops so that you can take him home happy and healthy!
Erica & Kyle ~ it is so good to see you looking so happy and relaxed, holding your precious baby boy!! God is good!!! We continue to pray for all of you. I love having this blog to come look at and get updates...keep it up!! :-)
~ Ginger
Dear Erica and Kyle,
I just received this address. How wonderful to see pictures of you and Jackson! He is beautiful. You have all been in our prayers. God is watching over you. It sounds like Jackson is making progress. We'll continue to pray for you and your families. I can't wait to hear about grandma's first experience when she finally gets to hold Jackson.
Take care !
Marti
Erica & Kyle - Our prayers continue to be with you. This Thanksgiving will be special for you as Jackson continues to improve. I am looking forward to the 3 of you enjoying a MSU vs PSU tailgater in about 2021 with the Lynchs and Shoafs. We enjoy the posts and hope you have time for many more as things improve. GO GREEN!
Erica and Kyle,
Congratulations! I so enjoy seeing Jackson's pictures. Diana told me he had gained a lot of weight. We are praying for perfect development and lots of joy for the whole family.
Love, Carol Helms, your neighbor
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