He's about the size of a dollar bill

He's about the size of a dollar bill

Baby Jakes Weight!

March 18 - 430 grams (15 ounces)
March 19 - 385 grams (13 ounces)
March 20 - 406 grams
March 21 - 490 grams (he had a blood transfusion)
March 22 - 510 grams (due to transfusion)
March 23 - 480 grams
March 27 - 486 grams
March 28 - 498 grams
March 29 - 508 grams! Officially 1 lb on his own!
March 30 - 496 grams :o(
March 31 - 520 grams (he had a blood transfusion)

April 1 - 535 grams
April 8 - 590 grams
April 14 - 610 grams
April 20 - 682 grams
April 27 - 730 grams (1 lb 10 oz!!!!!!!)

May 1 - 795 grams (1 lb 12 oz!)
May 3 - 815 grams (we still can't hold him though)
May 10 - 1000 grams!!! A Whole Kilo!
May 17 - 1040 grams
May 25 - 1130 grams (Now we're really picking up speed)

June 7 - 1345 grams (3 pounds!!!)
June 10 - 1380 grams ( 3 pounds 2 ounces)
June 25 - 1500 grams (3 lbs 6 ozs - 500 more grams to go)

July 18 - 1940 grams ( 4lbs 5 ounces!!!)
July 25 - 2180 grams ( 4lbs 13 ounces)
July 31 - 2400 grams

Aug 7 - 2490 grams
Aug 12 - 2350 grams :o(
Aug 24 - 2913 grams ( 6lbs 7 oz) Whahooo!

Sept 8 - 3200 grams
Sept 15 - 3320 grams

Oct 10 - 4200 grams (9.5 pounds because of swelling!)

Friday, April 1, 2011

His 2 Week Birthday!!!!


We’ve made it to day 14!!!
                The doctor’s told us the very first day that there would be some major up’s and down’s during the first two weeks of Jake’s life. Brain bleeds, Intestinal problems, heart stopping and lung control were the four major things that they said would highly influence the life that Jake may or might not get to have. So far I can say that the doctor’s are not only surprised at how well he has done by not getting any huge problem, but they are quite thrilled at the lack of any of these major obstacles.
Today we were told that Jake has a 95% chance of not only living --- but being quite normal as well. Going from a 5-10% chance of living to a 95% chance is a major triumph for us. We can’t believe how much our lives have changed in the span of 2 weeks. But we are proud and excited to say that Jake is doing remarkably well!!! The doctor’s think he has a long time left in the NICU (like August) but they are giving us idea’s of when he will be coming home to our family, and that is a good sign to me.  

5 comments:

  1. Wow, I continue to be amazed. :)

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  2. "Yay for Jake!" I am so excited to hear that he is doing so good! It is amazing what modern medicine has done for these tiny babies! Congratulations to the whole family and I will be continuing to watch his miraculous growth! Our Heavenly Father has indeed blessed your family...

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  3. We're very happy for you guys! And very glad that there is very possibly light at the end of this tunnel!!

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  4. Congratulations to you Cari and your whole family... I am so excited that you have put together a blog for all of us to enjoy and get updates on this little miracle of yours!!! So GLAD things are getting better and he is and will continue to make GREAT progress each and every day... Our Heavenly Father loves each and every one of us and he definitely has baby Jake and your family right up there at the top... Hang in there and PLEASE if you need anything I would be more then happy to help :)

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  5. Thanks Cari for putting this blog together for us all to see the progress this Lil Fighter is making. He is definitely a miracle. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. May God Bless you....

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