Smiles :)

Jackson turned 2 months old yesterday. His whole ordeal feels very surreal. I know it happened. I know we went through it all. But I am still in disbelief that we're on the other side of it now. 

I need to shift my focus from disbelief to being thankful and grateful for the miracle that we have been given in Jackson and his success. He is truly a miracle. Just to think that a simple change in the delivery location literally saved his life. He's our little miracle. And we are eternally thankful and grateful that the delivery location was changed. 

The terms of the study that we're participating in has changed since we're halfway done. The daily weight, oxygen level, and heart rate checks are down to once a week. Every Tuesday I begin recording how much formula he takes in. And on Wednesday's, I weigh him, take his pulse ox, and his heart rate. Last Wednesday (May 1), he weighed in at 12 lbs 15 oz. His pulse ox and heart rate have remained good since coming home!

Thursday he goes back to his pediatrician for a check up and to begin his vaccinations. His vaccines, including the newborn one, were to be held until he was 8 weeks out of surgery. On Thursday, he will be out of surgery for 8 weeks. 

He has started cooing and smiling. Nothing melts our hearts more than smiling at him and having him smile back and coo at us :) His sleeping habits have improved (and hopefully are here to stay). He's going to bed around 9ish and waking up anywhere from 6:30 - 8 am. We are very happy for that. 

Jackson made his debut in Athens a couple of weekends ago. He got lots of cuddles from family that hadn't met him yet. He met one of my most favorite people in the world, my TiTa. She is Jackson's great-grandmother. And she was beyond excited to snuggle him for a little bit. 

We can't thank everyone enough for all the thoughts and prayers we've received. I'm coming to you again asking for more prayers. Some friends of ours are having a baby on Friday. This little boy also has some congenital heart defects that will require open heart surgery for their little one. They are nervous and anxious not knowing exactly what to expect until he arrives. Please say a few prayers for their little boy and for them. 

Have a great week and Happy Mother's Day to all the mommy readers out there :)