nechee Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 For being that premature he is doing really well. I can just imagine the weight he owuld have been if he went to term. At least they have moved the feeding tube so you can try feeding with a bottle. My thoughts are with you and your family. He is an adorable little boy!! And your daughter is so cute!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdlnpeabody Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 Jaden is over 4 1/2 lbs and he isn't even 3 weeks old (33 weeks). He wiggles a lot, but my wife and I haven't been able to see him because we have been sick, including our 10 month old. We did get a package from a law firm I interact with at work. Its a basket full of diapers with Jaden's name on all of them! Its a large basket with a lot of diapers in 3 different sizes and a small teddy bear. It will be a while until he's big enough to wear one, but they're adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmgervais Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Jaden is over 4 1/2 lbs and he isn't even 3 weeks old (33 weeks). He wiggles a lot, but my wife and I haven't been able to see him because we have been sick, including our 10 month old. We did get a package from a law firm I interact with at work. Its a basket full of diapers with Jaden's name on all of them! Its a large basket with a lot of diapers in 3 different sizes and a small teddy bear. It will be a while until he's big enough to wear one, but they're adorable. So sorry to hear that you haven't been able to see him. Hope you all get better soon! From how quickly he is gaining weight, it seems as if Jaden will be taking after you in size by the time his 'due date' comes around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmgervais Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Anybody heard how Jaden is doing lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdlnpeabody Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 Sorry I haven't posted an update lately. Jaden is almost 5 weeks from his due date, but weighs 6.5 lbs. He has pulled out his feeding tube 3 times, but he still needs it. He doesn't cry very much, and he can hold his head up for short periods already. My mother-in-law is supposed to be arriving sometime today (4/18), but she has cancelled her visit several times already. Most importantly, Jaden is doing very well without any complications to his digestive tract or respiratory system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I'm so happy to hear the great news. Will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Ohhh Jaden is such a gem, and sounds like he has a strong will and lots of energy, so happy to hear that as he really needs that. Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debz Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 He is doing really well and obviously a feisy little fellow if he can keep pulling out his feeding tube. You will have you hands full with that one when you get him home as he is going to be up to all kinds of mischief! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdlnpeabody Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 Thanks everyone! My wife and I can't wait to bring him home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 What a beautiful family. We're all hoping the little squirt gets to come home soon. Any guesses as to when that might be, Jeremy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 What a beautiful family. We're all hoping the little squirt gets to come home soon. Any guesses as to when that might be, Jeremy? Hear, hear!!! ;) Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmgervais Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I do so hope that he learns to suck really soon, then he will be so much closer to coming home! And I agree, such a sweet family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I'm so glad to hear he is still doing well. I've only known of two premature babies in my lifetime...and both are sturdy young men, now (one 15, one -- his brother -- 12)...I hope for the same outcome for Jaden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Thanks for sharing the pic of your whole beautiful family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdlnpeabody Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 My wife called from the hospital this evening. The word is Jaden will be discharged tomorrow! They have made predictions before, but this time I'm hoping its true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmgervais Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Her's hoping it's true also! Keeping my fingers crossed for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Will keep my figners crossed that you will be bringing Jaden home today!! Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Hurrah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chellebelle Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 and many blessings for your lovely family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdlnpeabody Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 As I suspected, the staff were a little too optimistic, but he was discharged today, May 25th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmgervais Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 As I suspected, the staff were a little too optimistic, but he was discharged today, May 25th. You all must be so happy that the family is all together for once! I'm sure you will both take excellent care of those two little ones, especially now that no one has to chose which one to be with - home or hospital! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Finally! How does his big sister like her new baby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 This is the greatest news!!!! I've been waiting to hear for so long!!! Thanks for letting us know, our newest little mini, is home and well!! I'm so thrilled for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdlnpeabody Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 Little Julianna wants desperately to play with her little brother (or at least explore this new addition to her world) but we can't let her yet. Unfortunately, things didn't go as well as we had hoped. Jaden's monitor stayed nice and quiet the entire evening-until we put the kids to bed. The alarm went off every 15 to 20 minutes ALL NIGHT LONG. It isn't a quiet alarm like an I.V. pump. It sounds like a smoke detector and is easily 100 decibels. What's more, it doesn't have a volume control or mute button, so it woke up both babies and kept all four of us up all night. The worst part is they were all false alarms! It would read that his pulse was 37, but when we checked his pulse manually, it would be around 145. Its like the electronic version of the boy who cried wolf. Our once quiet, content kids are now fussy and cry all day since they were kept up all night. I just hope we don't have a repeat of last night. Besides the fear of SIDS, Florida's DCF is a contracted, private entity that uses a quota system to get more tax dollars, so they will use any excuse to take kids away from perfectly competent, loving parents. So we won't take the monitor off of him. One other observation is his navel. At first I thought maybe he had an "outy" but it looks like he has a hernia. I shouldn't be surprised. The same incompetent flunkies from the University of Oops who couldn't diagnose a woman in labor have been taking care of (or should I say learning on) our son. Fortunately we have an appointment with a real doctor tomorrow to find out if I spotted what the med students missed or if I'm hopefully wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmgervais Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 How aweful that the first night he is home turned out so badly - but I am sure that you will remember it forever! The only thing I can say right now is: thank goodness for naps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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