Jackson is now in a cute little white crib. He will remain in it as long as he maintains his body temperature. I forgot my camera to take a picture of how cute he looks in his crib. Because he is in a crib now, he wears outfits. Progress, progress!!
He's having a lot of desaturations from refluxing. To help reduce this, he is on Zantac, elevated in his crib, his feeding tube is in the small intestine, he has another tube in his stomach to help remove the air, and he is being fed continuously through the day (up to 33 cc every 3 hours).
I held him tonight while he was on the cannula for an hour, he didn't tolerate it very well.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Jackson's first eye exam
Marilyn:
Today Jackson received his first eye exam to check for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). The blood vessels that supply the retina are one of the last structures of the eye to mature; they are barely completed growing when a full-term baby is born. A premature infant's retina is not yet completely developed. The blood vessels in the immature part of the retina may develop abnormally in some premature infants. The test results indicated that Jackson does have ROP, but it is not severe enough to require treatment, he will be closely monitored for changes and receive another eye exam in one week and more to follow. ROP can lead to nearsightedness, lazy eye, or wandering eyes, and most severe case blindness.
I feel like Jackson will be fine, that his abnormal blood vessels will heal themselves. He only had a level one for ROP. This could change, but he is in the Lord's hands and I will except what may come.
Jackson weighed 3 lbs 8 ounces today.
I arrived in Boise on Monday and I left for Twin Falls Tuesday afternoon. I was going to stay longer on Tuesday to hold Jackson one more time, but he was worn out from the eye exam and the nurse thought he needed a break. I didn't watch the exam, many nurses warned me that this would not be a good thing for a mom to watch. He's my little sweetie and I look forward to seeing him again on Wednesday evening.
Today Jackson received his first eye exam to check for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). The blood vessels that supply the retina are one of the last structures of the eye to mature; they are barely completed growing when a full-term baby is born. A premature infant's retina is not yet completely developed. The blood vessels in the immature part of the retina may develop abnormally in some premature infants. The test results indicated that Jackson does have ROP, but it is not severe enough to require treatment, he will be closely monitored for changes and receive another eye exam in one week and more to follow. ROP can lead to nearsightedness, lazy eye, or wandering eyes, and most severe case blindness.
I feel like Jackson will be fine, that his abnormal blood vessels will heal themselves. He only had a level one for ROP. This could change, but he is in the Lord's hands and I will except what may come.
Jackson weighed 3 lbs 8 ounces today.
I arrived in Boise on Monday and I left for Twin Falls Tuesday afternoon. I was going to stay longer on Tuesday to hold Jackson one more time, but he was worn out from the eye exam and the nurse thought he needed a break. I didn't watch the exam, many nurses warned me that this would not be a good thing for a mom to watch. He's my little sweetie and I look forward to seeing him again on Wednesday evening.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Holding my little sweetie!
Marilyn:David and I went to Boise on Friday to see Jackson. I couldn't believe how much he had changed since I saw him 8 days ago. He looked so big and so adorable. He's so bright eyed when the nurses are doing his cares. It was so nice being able to hold him on Saturday. I'm feeling much better, just being cautious by wearing the mask.
David:
Jackson now weighs 3 lbs 5 ounces. He is eating 29 ml of feed along with the calorie and protein enhancers. I was able to hold him twice yesterday and Marilyn held him today. He is doing great. He is now able to use the cannula breathing device when we hold him. He will have his eyes screened this week to check for retinopathy issues. They started Zantac today to decrease issues with acid reflux he has while he is fed.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Blood Transfusion
Marilyn:
Today Jackson is getting a blood transfusion to help him get more red blood cells and to help him get off the Cpap sooner. He has been having a lot of desaterations in his oxygen levels. He's up to 28cc for his feedings and handling them well.
I'm feeling much better today. My dad and brother Blaine came over last night and gave me a priesthood blessing. I haven't been that sick for a long time, I'm glad to be on the mends.
Davids mom has been wonderful helping me all week as I was trying to recover from being sick. She took the boys to Shelly Idaho today to visit their cousins at aunt Becky's house for the weekend. It's kind of lonely being home in an empty house. David will be home tonight from his work trip and we are going to go to Boise together for the first time since Jackson was born. It will be nice to be able to spend time together this weekend.
I can't wait to see my little Jackson on Saturday. I has been over a week and I'm sure he will look bigger. I will definitely be wearing a mask for the next few days. I've missed him so much.
Today Jackson is getting a blood transfusion to help him get more red blood cells and to help him get off the Cpap sooner. He has been having a lot of desaterations in his oxygen levels. He's up to 28cc for his feedings and handling them well.
I'm feeling much better today. My dad and brother Blaine came over last night and gave me a priesthood blessing. I haven't been that sick for a long time, I'm glad to be on the mends.
Davids mom has been wonderful helping me all week as I was trying to recover from being sick. She took the boys to Shelly Idaho today to visit their cousins at aunt Becky's house for the weekend. It's kind of lonely being home in an empty house. David will be home tonight from his work trip and we are going to go to Boise together for the first time since Jackson was born. It will be nice to be able to spend time together this weekend.
I can't wait to see my little Jackson on Saturday. I has been over a week and I'm sure he will look bigger. I will definitely be wearing a mask for the next few days. I've missed him so much.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Home sick in Twin Falls
I'm home in Twin Falls sick with the flu. I haven't been able to see Jackson since Thursday. Poor little guy hasn't been held since Saturday. David is gone all this week at meetings in Philadelphia. The doctor called in some Tamaflu, hopefully that will help, I've been feeling pretty miserable. I sure miss my little Jackson, he now weighs 3 lbs 1 oz. I hope he knows his mommy still loves him and remembers me. I have David's mom here helping me, so hopefully I will take lots of naps.
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