It's been a week since we've posted! Nothing has changed much, except Jacob's eating patterns. He is not eating as well as he used to. We have been so worried the last few days because he'd only take half of his feedings. There are no signs of a fever, infection, or anything that might be a red flag. His temperature and bowel movements appear to be regular, so we really don't know. We've emailed our doctor and we are hoping to hear from him soon. After speaking to his NICU nurse, she thinks Jacob is ready for something different, texture wise. That might explain him not taking his bottle as well. We're just waiting for the doctor's orders. We'll keep everyone posted. He has an appt. to get the synagis shot tomorrow to protect him from RSV. Next Tuesday, he has an appt. with Dr. Millar for a routine check up.
Jacob has totally outgrown his 0-3 months clothing, with the exception of a few. (Why do some clothes come bigger than others when they are the same size? Get what I'm saying?) I've pulled out all of his 3-6 months clothing and some have already appeared too small for him. For example, the outfit he's wearing now is riding up his bottom...hehee...not the one in this picture, but one he's wearing at this moment. Anyway, in this picture, I was trying out different clothes for him to get him ready to meet his NICU family on Valentine's Day. We'll see, we might have to change the wardrobe. Jacob's not exactly thrilled about it...he hates getting dressed, but does not mind the camera so much anymore. He actually stares at it and knows when it comes on when he hears the power button.
Just another cute picture of our little Jakey. We might have not mentioned in earlier postings that Jacob has been receiving services from Valley Mountain Regional Center. He currently has a developmental teacher that come to the house to work with him, once a week for an hour. This Thursday, an occupational therapist will come to do an initial assessment and evaluate how many hours he'll need her support. He will also see a speech therapist. We've yet to be in contact with him/her. In addition, our great development teacher has hooked us up with a massage therapist that will work with us as well. Lots going on! Our Tuesdays (Jer's day off during the week) are packed with appointments and services! They can be stressful, but we are enjoying that time as a family. Our schedule is so bad, with my schooling, seminars, Jer's day off, and calling that it has been difficult for us to share our time to attend church. We are hoping and praying that things will work out so we can enjoy the blessings of being around our ward family and learning more about church doctrines. I'm sure things will get easier, but this is just a HUGE bump in the road for us. We just hope that with everything that is going on, the daily stresses, we don't forget who we are and what our roles and purposes are on this earth.
It's been a week since we've posted! Nothing has changed much, except Jacob's eating patterns. He is not eating as well as he used to. We have been so worried the last few days because he'd only take half of his feedings. There are no signs of a fever, infection, or anything that might be a red flag. His temperature and bowel movements appear to be regular, so we really don't know. We've emailed our doctor and we are hoping to hear from him soon. After speaking to his NICU nurse, she thinks Jacob is ready for something different, texture wise. That might explain him not taking his bottle as well. We're just waiting for the doctor's orders. We'll keep everyone posted. He has an appt. to get the synagis shot tomorrow to protect him from RSV. Next Tuesday, he has an appt. with Dr. Millar for a routine check up.
Jacob has totally outgrown his 0-3 months clothing, with the exception of a few. (Why do some clothes come bigger than others when they are the same size? Get what I'm saying?) I've pulled out all of his 3-6 months clothing and some have already appeared too small for him. For example, the outfit he's wearing now is riding up his bottom...hehee...not the one in this picture, but one he's wearing at this moment. Anyway, in this picture, I was trying out different clothes for him to get him ready to meet his NICU family on Valentine's Day. We'll see, we might have to change the wardrobe. Jacob's not exactly thrilled about it...he hates getting dressed, but does not mind the camera so much anymore. He actually stares at it and knows when it comes on when he hears the power button.
Just another cute picture of our little Jakey. We might have not mentioned in earlier postings that Jacob has been receiving services from Valley Mountain Regional Center. He currently has a developmental teacher that come to the house to work with him, once a week for an hour. This Thursday, an occupational therapist will come to do an initial assessment and evaluate how many hours he'll need her support. He will also see a speech therapist. We've yet to be in contact with him/her. In addition, our great development teacher has hooked us up with a massage therapist that will work with us as well. Lots going on! Our Tuesdays (Jer's day off during the week) are packed with appointments and services! They can be stressful, but we are enjoying that time as a family. Our schedule is so bad, with my schooling, seminars, Jer's day off, and calling that it has been difficult for us to share our time to attend church. We are hoping and praying that things will work out so we can enjoy the blessings of being around our ward family and learning more about church doctrines. I'm sure things will get easier, but this is just a HUGE bump in the road for us. We just hope that with everything that is going on, the daily stresses, we don't forget who we are and what our roles and purposes are on this earth.
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