Monthly Archives: November 2009

It was bittersweet to leave the NICU, after all they have become our family and taken Jada as one of their own. We finally arrived home around 4pm and immideately called Mom and Bill to join us for dinner (and … Continue reading →

Well we made it! We’re sitting here in the hospital waiting on Jada’s last eye appointment before coming home. We didn’t get much sleep last night, but Jada did great with her feeds and had two big poops (which required … Continue reading →

Just a quick post tonight to let you know that Allie’s surgery went well today. The procedure took about an hour, but the medicine made Allie a little loopy, and the side effects just started to wear off about 30 … Continue reading →

We’re almost home. We got word this evening that Jada will come home this week. I can’t tell you how excited we are to finally introduce our little girl to her new life. We are still working out that exact … Continue reading →

Well it is finally here – Jada’s due date. I’m sitting in my office this morning looking at some photos of Allie and my beautiful little girl, and I can’t help but wonder where the time has gone. It just … Continue reading →

Her due date has finally arrived.  We’ve had the honor of watching Jada grow and develop similar to how she would in the womb the past 3.5 months.  It’s a great reminder that God is always in control and has … Continue reading →

Jada is 18 inches long and 6 lbs 14 oz as of last night.  She hasn’t been weighed this evening.  She remains off meds, although Dr. McCormick and Breed are contemplating putting her back on a dose of caffeine to … Continue reading →

Yes, Jada’s due date is November 13, next Friday.  She currently weighs 6 lbs 14 oz.  She is on 4 bottles (55 ml with NeoSure) and 2 times a day nursing.  About 30 ml = 1 oz.  Jada is completing … Continue reading →

Several of you have asked about the nursery.  Although I still have work to do, here are a few pictures to give you an idea.  I’ll post more when it’s complete. Jada is 6 lbs 12 oz, and taking about … Continue reading →

Jada is 6 lbs 8 oz and taking most of her bottles. At midnight several nights ago, the nurses had a great time taking pics of Jada.  Here is one that I love!

Another great day!  Jada is officially off her sodium and aminophylline today.  We just need her to complete 8 bottles in one day to bring her home!  I’m thinking about two more weeks.  She has a swing and mobile now … Continue reading →