Monthly Archives: October 2009

At 11 weeks old, Jada weighs 4 lbs 7.5 oz!  Yesterday, Jada stayed on room air (21%) the entire day with 1.5 liters flow.  Today, the doctors plan to ween her to 1.0 liter flow of oxygen.  I gave Jada … Continue reading →

Every now and then I like to scan through the various entries that Allie and I have written for this blog.  It helps me to remember how far we’ve come.  More importantly, it helps me to better see God’s hand … Continue reading →

Thank you so much friends for a wonderful birthday party for Jada!  It meant so much to see everyone celebrating the beginning of life for Miss Jada!  Here are a few pictures of the evening.  Love you all!

Today, marked another milestone…Jada’s first bottle!  Dr. Paje decreased Jada’s oxygen flow to 1.5 liters around 11:45am, thus she is considered “low flow.”  Jada took 9 ml from the bottle, and her doctor’s expectations were about 3-4 ml for the … Continue reading →

Two of the best nurses in all of Austin, Lilly and Melinda, stopped by to see Jada this afternoon.  Lilly and Melinda have found their calling in antepartum (caring for expecting mothers).  They both encouraged and supported me and Dave … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe it’s already October.  Jada is 34 weeks gestation today and weighs 4 lbs 4 oz.  Dr. Breed increased her feedings to 37 ml, and lowered her oxygen flow to 2 liters this afternoon.  She remains 21-24% … Continue reading →

Allie and I woke up to our first fall day here in Austin, TX and decided we should head to the NICU for a little family time with Miss Jada. Yesterday, was a big day for our little girl. In … Continue reading →