Thank you for your thoughts, words of love, and support. It means so much to us. It has been overwhelming, but with the support of our family and friends, we've been able to get through the past few days. As you know, little baby Jacob decided to come early. Forty-five minutes after a check-up on Friday afternoon for some irregular symptoms, in which the doctor said that everything was okay, I began to bleed excessively. We went to Manteca Hospital and found out I needed to be transported via ambulance to Dameron Hospital in Stockton b/c they did not have an OB/GYN. Before the doctor assessed me, he explained that the check up earlier that day might have popped a vessel which might explain the bleeding. That was not it. I was 4 cm dialating (sp?) and my water sac bulging. I was already contracting every 2 minutes and in active labor. He told me that I would eventually deliver within the next few hours. They did what they could to prolong the delivery, but by early Monday morning at 1:03, Jacob decided it was finally time to come. Minutes before the delivery, the doctor performed an ultrasound and told us that Jacob would be about 1 lb. 3 oz. He proved them wrong. He was doubled the weight and 14 inches long. He cried instantly and pee-d on the nurse. It was so cute. After a kiss, he was taken to the NICU.
Jacob will be spending the next 11 weeks in the NICU so they can monitor his growth and progress. So far, he has impressed everyone. He's made great progress and does not need a respirator. Yesterday, I was able to do kangaroo care where I was able to hold him skin to skin and now I will be doing that EVERYDAY. And last night, they started his first feeding. We were so happy to know that he's in great hands and that your prayers were heard and answered. Thank you so much!
Jeremiah and I joined a support group for premature babies and it has helped us a lot emotionally. We know there will be good and bad days, but we are taking them one day at a time. We are so blessed to have a strong little boy. Thank you for everything. We will continue to keep you posted.
Love,
Sopha, Jeremiah, and Jacob Thomas
Jacob will be spending the next 11 weeks in the NICU so they can monitor his growth and progress. So far, he has impressed everyone. He's made great progress and does not need a respirator. Yesterday, I was able to do kangaroo care where I was able to hold him skin to skin and now I will be doing that EVERYDAY. And last night, they started his first feeding. We were so happy to know that he's in great hands and that your prayers were heard and answered. Thank you so much!
Jeremiah and I joined a support group for premature babies and it has helped us a lot emotionally. We know there will be good and bad days, but we are taking them one day at a time. We are so blessed to have a strong little boy. Thank you for everything. We will continue to keep you posted.
Love,
Sopha, Jeremiah, and Jacob Thomas
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