This picture was taped to Jacob's isolette when we arrived this morning. Nurse Tami took apicture of him last night when he was wide awake! We don't know for how long...but it must have been long enough for her to take such a great snapshot of him. =) It truly made our morning. On top of that, he had one of our favorite nurses who cared for him today.
Jacob had an okay day. Jeremiah was able to spend two hours with us in the morning before making a 1 1/2 hour commute to work. I know Jacob loved having him there to read fairy tales and silly stories to him while we kangarooed. I was able to hold him for almost two hours today! It was great!
Jacob had a few A's (needed stimulation) and B's (recovered on his own). He tends to get this during or after his feedings. He now weighs 2 lbs. 10.9 oz. He lost some due to the lasix medication given to make him flush out extra liquids after the transfusion. Speaking of the blood transfusion, the results showed that the hemoglobin and hematocrit (sp?) levels were higher than before. That's a good thing. The heplock will stay in place for any transfusions that might be given in the next few days, if needed. There's even a possibility that he will need phototherapy for jaundice b/c of the all the red blood cells in his body from the transfusion. Jacob's nurses reassured us that this is common among premature babies. Each day will be a rollercoaster ride, but we'll get through it.
5 comments:
What a beautiful picture! I know some days are tough, but look how far you have come - and how great Jacob is doing!
Aimee
God bless you all......hang in there!!! :) Growing every second!
Jacob is such a beautiful baby! I would like to think that he has a special guardian angel watching over him from heaven, my father. You see, Jacob and my dad share the same birthday, August 25th. Sopha, I want you to know that I keep you, Jeremiah and Jacob in my prayers. Jacob is living proof that miracles really do happen!
Cheri Earl
He is so adorable! He is already trying to figure out this crazy world. You are doing amazing Pa. I wish we could be there with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers always. Tate said the prayer by himself the other day and remembered to bless baby Jacob and E Pa without prompting. We love you all so much!
hey!
my daughter was in the nicu last year and i remember how awful the A's and B's are. just the slightest drop in numbers freaked me out. my daughter johanna also had about 6 blood transfusions. you will get past all this, i have your son in my prayers! im here if you ever have any question. its hard and it will be for awhile but preemies are always stronger :)
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