Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Marilyn:

I came back to Boise on Monday to be with Jackson. Yesterday I was informed that I can hold him twice a day now, while wearing a cannula instead of the Cpap. Jackson had quite a few desaturation spells yesterday where he's holding his breath. His stomach has been full of air. He was given a diuretic to help with his stomach. Last night I held him for almost 3 hours and he did great!

Jackson now weighs 2 lbs 10oz.

This morning I held Jackson for only about an hour because of his oxygen levels kept going down. He's a little sweetie, he's been opening up his eyes more to look around. The nurses tell me he looks like a clone of his brothers. He has the same hair line as the rest of the Tarkalson boys.

Today I will be attending a conference with some of the doctors and others who are caring for Jackson to inform me on Jackson care and to answer any of my questions. I have been very pleased with the staff at St. Luke's Hospital, everyone has been so nice.

I miss my boys at home. I will be leaving tomorrow evening to be home for the Halloween parties. Brady's is on Thursday and James is on Friday. They are excited to be vampires. They have been watching too many Scooby Doo movies. Then David will come to Boise on Thursday after we get our H1N1 shots (I'm a little nervous about getting, I'm hoping it is the preservative free one). David will stay through Saturday and then he'll fly to Pittsburg for a week of meetings.

Thank you all for your prayers and support. The Lord has been blessing us with miracles everyday. Jackson has such a strong spirit and I'm thankful he was sent to our family.
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  1. UnknownOctober 28, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    Hey guys! I am so happy to hear that you can hold him twice a day now! I hope the conference with the doctors went well. If you need anything while David is gone please call. It was so fun coming down to see you. I don't think I have laughed so hard in such a long time!Take lots of pictures of the boys dressed up, it will be so fun to see them! My kids are way into scooby too. But Hunter has decided to be a Hunter again, Owen is going to be batman I think... Ele is going to be a butterfly and Easton, who knows what he is going to be... I think a speedracer. Anyway, I hope that you have a wonderful Halloween. Jackson will always be in our prayers. What a strong little guy. Give him kisses for all of us. Lots of love Ashley.

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