We are asking for some continued prayers today as Jett started his first feeding on breast milk (another happy dance)! We are praying that his intestines will remember how to work and be able to breakdown stools and fight off any NEC infections.
Doctors feel he is ready and needs a little push to get those bowels moving. This is a very EXCITING step in going in the right direction! Jett started off with 5 cc's of breast milk today at noon and so far Jett has showed no residuals! (YAY!) This will be his first 'meal' or in this case, drops of breast milk in almost 3 weeks!
(I know, poor guy.)
Please join us in prayers as we ask for continued recovery and a smooth process of starting up feeds!
Goooo Jett!
Monday, April 28, 2014
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Smile :)
Finally got the smile on camera!
Tonight daddy was talking to Jett and standing very close to his face. Well evidently Jett loved it because he couldn't stop smiling!
How can I be so unhappy with the situation God has given us when this happens?
Although The Lord has reminded us, through his little lips how beautiful life on Earth is, tonight he showed us how close we are to heaven..
Tonight daddy was talking to Jett and standing very close to his face. Well evidently Jett loved it because he couldn't stop smiling!
Although The Lord has reminded us, through his little lips how beautiful life on Earth is, tonight he showed us how close we are to heaven..
Monday, April 21, 2014
Happy Easter
Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! I know we did, AND Jett left us his first brown surprise in his diaper since his surgery (that's 5 days post op)! That's super exciting news because that means his intestines are working again and things are starting to flow through! (Happy dance!)
The swelling in his body is starting to go down as Jett is receiving full body massages twice a day (lucky dog!) to relieve him of any discomfort and to work the swelling through his body, which he will eventually pee out. So with that being said, he is not being weighed right now. The swelling and extra fluid his body is carrying after surgery is normal but will make his weight inaccurate. He left Siani at exactly 4 pounds and we believe he has at least a pound of swelling carried in his body (Totally normal, I freaked too though!). But he's 16 1/2 inches now and continues to grow like a big boy should!
As of two days ago, he's been removed of his antibiotics he was on to prevent any infection from surgery. And only receives pain medication as needed now. How do we tell when Jett is in any pain? We look for a number of things such as a racing heart beat or higher heart rate, his facial expressions-red in the face, wincing, etc, and even holding his breath or how often or little he's breaths.
Jett is more and more alert everyday and especially loves it when people are talking to him and laughing around him. Any attention he can get, he'll soak up! Here's a few pics I snapped
yesterday.
The swelling in his body is starting to go down as Jett is receiving full body massages twice a day (lucky dog!) to relieve him of any discomfort and to work the swelling through his body, which he will eventually pee out. So with that being said, he is not being weighed right now. The swelling and extra fluid his body is carrying after surgery is normal but will make his weight inaccurate. He left Siani at exactly 4 pounds and we believe he has at least a pound of swelling carried in his body (Totally normal, I freaked too though!). But he's 16 1/2 inches now and continues to grow like a big boy should!
As of two days ago, he's been removed of his antibiotics he was on to prevent any infection from surgery. And only receives pain medication as needed now. How do we tell when Jett is in any pain? We look for a number of things such as a racing heart beat or higher heart rate, his facial expressions-red in the face, wincing, etc, and even holding his breath or how often or little he's breaths.
Jett is more and more alert everyday and especially loves it when people are talking to him and laughing around him. Any attention he can get, he'll soak up! Here's a few pics I snapped
Friday, April 18, 2014
Thursday, April 17, 2014
April 16th
Surgery went GREAT!
Surgery was scheduled for today instead of yesterday because of other babies that were in more critical condition than Jett. He went into the OB room at about 10:15am today. The surgery took about 2 1/2 hours and is now back in his NICU pod for recovery. He is heavily sedated right now and still on pain meds as expected. The surgeon spoke with me privately, immediately after surgery and informed me that everything in his intestines was there as he expected, and he was able to successful stitch the two healthy ends of his intestines together.
Jett looks amazing, he is comfortable and obviously very sleepy. We are now on the road to recovering-the recover process of a preemie who just had bowl surgery, is anywhere from 5 days to a week. Yes, I know! My mouth dropped too! It's actually a quick process and because an infant is growing at such a fast pace, the recovering time is small.
Jett will NOT return to Siani Hospital and will continue to be cared for here at Children's Hospital until he can go home (That is their policy according to insurance). He is being monitored even more closely and the extent of care he is receiving is unbelievable.
Once Jett has fully recovered from his surgery (again, 5-7 days) we will then start breastfeeding and learn how to care for a preemie as we would at home!
The last thing the doctor said to me was, "I would like to see Jett go home in about 3 weeks or so, how does that sound to you?"
PRAISE GOD
(This momma & daddy cannot stop smiling)
Surgery was scheduled for today instead of yesterday because of other babies that were in more critical condition than Jett. He went into the OB room at about 10:15am today. The surgery took about 2 1/2 hours and is now back in his NICU pod for recovery. He is heavily sedated right now and still on pain meds as expected. The surgeon spoke with me privately, immediately after surgery and informed me that everything in his intestines was there as he expected, and he was able to successful stitch the two healthy ends of his intestines together.
Jett looks amazing, he is comfortable and obviously very sleepy. We are now on the road to recovering-the recover process of a preemie who just had bowl surgery, is anywhere from 5 days to a week. Yes, I know! My mouth dropped too! It's actually a quick process and because an infant is growing at such a fast pace, the recovering time is small.
Jett will NOT return to Siani Hospital and will continue to be cared for here at Children's Hospital until he can go home (That is their policy according to insurance). He is being monitored even more closely and the extent of care he is receiving is unbelievable.
Once Jett has fully recovered from his surgery (again, 5-7 days) we will then start breastfeeding and learn how to care for a preemie as we would at home!
The last thing the doctor said to me was, "I would like to see Jett go home in about 3 weeks or so, how does that sound to you?"
PRAISE GOD
(This momma & daddy cannot stop smiling)
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
April 15th
Tomorrow morning, first thing (5am) Jett is being transferred via ambulance to Children's Hospital in Milwaukee where they will preform surgery on our little guy.
They discovered that the first time Jett had NEC, the healing process caused scarring in the intestines, in turn causing a narrowing or a bowl obstruction in the intestine.
(Think of it this way: you cannot get water to flow throughonce a garden hose has been kinked. When you fix the hose, it allows water to flow through. With the intestines, they must cut the dead tissue that was scarred during the healing process of NEC, and reconnect the two healthy ends of the intestines in order for things to flow through it and work properly again).
This makes it hard or even impossible to have a bowl movement, causes great discomfort and pain, and can only be corrected by surgery. Siani Hospital does not preform these procedures as to why he is being transferred to Children's.
After weeks of unanswered questions, we are finally sure what the issue is. We are relieved to hear this, because we now know what's wrong. But also feeling every emotion possible as we signed our names on the consent line..
Once the surgery had been completed and the recovering begins, there should be no other problems concerning his intestines, NEC scares, digesting milk problems, etc.
Thanks to all-friends, family & strangers for all of the prayers. Updates soon.
They discovered that the first time Jett had NEC, the healing process caused scarring in the intestines, in turn causing a narrowing or a bowl obstruction in the intestine.
(Think of it this way: you cannot get water to flow throughonce a garden hose has been kinked. When you fix the hose, it allows water to flow through. With the intestines, they must cut the dead tissue that was scarred during the healing process of NEC, and reconnect the two healthy ends of the intestines in order for things to flow through it and work properly again).
This makes it hard or even impossible to have a bowl movement, causes great discomfort and pain, and can only be corrected by surgery. Siani Hospital does not preform these procedures as to why he is being transferred to Children's.
After weeks of unanswered questions, we are finally sure what the issue is. We are relieved to hear this, because we now know what's wrong. But also feeling every emotion possible as we signed our names on the consent line..
Once the surgery had been completed and the recovering begins, there should be no other problems concerning his intestines, NEC scares, digesting milk problems, etc.
Thanks to all-friends, family & strangers for all of the prayers. Updates soon.
Monday, April 14, 2014
April 14th
Feeling a little defeated this morning, as we received a phone call saying Jett has been intubated again because of a second round of NEC. Our poor baby.
They're saying there may be some other issues at this point and may need surgery to correct his intestines. (Yes, we know, they said that last time) We are praying that this may not be the case, but if it is, praying that God puts his hands on these surgeons and nurses to help guide them through this tough procedure.
Although surgery is not the case right now, the doctor was leaning toward it. He's been struggling with some small ups and downs the past few weeks which all lead to this.
Please take the time to pray for our Jett this morning, as we know it's the only thing..
They're saying there may be some other issues at this point and may need surgery to correct his intestines. (Yes, we know, they said that last time) We are praying that this may not be the case, but if it is, praying that God puts his hands on these surgeons and nurses to help guide them through this tough procedure.
Although surgery is not the case right now, the doctor was leaning toward it. He's been struggling with some small ups and downs the past few weeks which all lead to this.
Please take the time to pray for our Jett this morning, as we know it's the only thing..
Friday, April 4, 2014
Thursday April 3rd
This is a screenshot from my 'BabyBump' app I have on my phone from when I was pregnant. Helped me keep track of how far along I was, and the the days left I had, etc. Since Jett is here now, I changed all my information to his so I can track how far along in gestation age he is.
35 weeks today, (due date May 8th) and only 5 weeks left until Jett is considered a 'full term' baby and will have the opportunity to go home. Of course, this depends on a variety of different things, such as: breathe without oxygen assistants, outgrow apnea, take all feedings by mouth, maintain a stable temperature, and reach the 4 pound mark. (Of course outgrow any other issues that temporarily come)
...We are almost there!
35 weeks today, (due date May 8th) and only 5 weeks left until Jett is considered a 'full term' baby and will have the opportunity to go home. Of course, this depends on a variety of different things, such as: breathe without oxygen assistants, outgrow apnea, take all feedings by mouth, maintain a stable temperature, and reach the 4 pound mark. (Of course outgrow any other issues that temporarily come)
...We are almost there!
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Bath Time
It was bath time today and look who reached the 3 pound mark!
YIPPE!
Jett has recovered from his NEC and is back on feedings. Although not breast milk-predigested formula (yes, strange-not sure how that works either) that even the tiniest baby can digest. His tummy is still sensitive from the infection he had so we are at 5 cc's again of feedings. Which is still big news in our books! Lots of improvement as been made!
Oh yeah-Jett smiled for mommy last night and grandma & grandpa Wilson today! Trying to catch this cutie doing it on camera! Stay tuned for the smile pic!
YIPPE!
Jett has recovered from his NEC and is back on feedings. Although not breast milk-predigested formula (yes, strange-not sure how that works either) that even the tiniest baby can digest. His tummy is still sensitive from the infection he had so we are at 5 cc's again of feedings. Which is still big news in our books! Lots of improvement as been made!
Oh yeah-Jett smiled for mommy last night and grandma & grandpa Wilson today! Trying to catch this cutie doing it on camera! Stay tuned for the smile pic!
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