I know nobody reads this thing anymore, but it doesn't seem right not to announce our newest addition, even if it's just for myself!
Maxwell Jacob
March 6, 2012
5lb 0oz
18 inches
I had to be induced at 37 weeks because he stopped growing. We knew he wasn't growing right after my 20 week ultrasound, and heard lots of scary scenarios and outcomes. I had to go to the hospital twice a week for monitoring, and every three weeks for growth ultrasounds.
It was such a relief to have him finally born and doing OK, although he did have to spend almost two weeks in the NICU for blood sugar(he was pretty much starving inside me, and didn't have much fat) and feeding issues.
He came home on oxygen, but is now off of it and is pretty much a normal baby now! He's still on the small side, but should catch up eventually. We love him and are very happy he made it to our family safe and sound.
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| He was so skinny, and MAD to be taken out! |
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| He had to be on oxygen for a little bit right after he was born |
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| His little NICU home |
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| They made us stay the night at the hospital with him to practice using all of his oxygen and monitors before we could bring him home. Not exactly a five star hotel. |
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| Coming Home! We had to stuff burp cloths under the car seat straps to make him fit. |
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| Meeting his brothers and sister for the first time(the kids weren't allowed in the NICU) |
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| Blessing Day |
