Baby Jackson's Blog

Marilyn:

Today Jackson is at 22 cc of breast milk. He lost an ounce, he now weighs 2 lbs 4 oz, his birth weight. Last night, I helped give him a quick bath, where I wipe him in his bed with a warm soapy rag. He didn't seem to mind it too much. He gets a little feisty at times when he's getting poked and prodded every three hours. The nurse today said that he managed to pull out his feeding tube 3 times today from his mouth.

I finally reached David's high standard of holding Jackson for 3 hours today. He tolerated it well, just a little twitchy from his immature nervous system.

I will be going home tonight after I meet the night staff. I'm excited to see my other boys, but I feel bad that Jackson will not be held or seen by us on Wednesdays. When I start feeling my energy levels go up, I will go and hold him early Wednesday morning and then head home.

I feel so blessed to have four boys. I feel Heavenly Fathers love for us everyday. He has blessed us with many angels who are taking care of Brady, James, and Bryan. I'm so thankful for his plan that families can be together forever. I started listening to the conference talks that David downloaded on my Ipod while I pump every three hours. The messages have given me much needed strength. When I feel like I can't do it any more, Heavenly Father gives me the strength I need to keep moving forward, mostly through others encouraging and giving me support.