Hi everyone I wanted to take a little bit to give everyone an update on what has been going on the past few days.
Ill let Mom give the full update on whats happened over the past week, but there has been some major changes. On the May 28th in the evening Jess started having contractions. The doctor gave her a one time dose of morphine and Motrin to see if she was going into full on labor. She wasn't. The contractions eventually subsided and she fell asleep. On the morning of the 29th however we noticed that Jess was having an irregular pulse compared to what is has normally been on the NSTs. Her temp started going up and she started having a yellow discharge (We think the Motrin might have masked the fever for a few hours). We pretty much knew it was go time because it looked like the start of an infection. They ran her blood to double check and it came back positive. Her white blood cell count was 30. Our nurse said about 10 is normal. I'm really proud of my wife for paying such close attention to her body because I could tell that she knew something was up and was constantly informing her health care staff. She was prepped for her c-section which was the longest 10 minutes of my life because I had to wait outside the OR. She did great. She asked that I follow Milo to watch over him while they finished sewing her back together. He was born at 1:36pm on 5-29-13. He was 2lb 9oz and about 14 inches long.
Mom is just recovering now and her temp has gone down, but milo has been having a hard time (Any prayers are much appreciated). Jess knows a lot more about this stuff then I do so I won't go into to many details, but basically his lungs and heart are not doing well. They put him on nitric oxide but for a while he needed 100% oxygen from the ventilator. He seems to have a positive response so far. I know Mom will try to keep everyone updated as much as possible, but updates might be spread out (whenever she is feeling up to it). Thanks again for all your prayers and well wishes up to this point.
I have been following your story from the beginning at TCOYF. Your family and precious Milo are in my prayers. May God give you and your family strength during this trying time and may his love comfort you.
ReplyDeleteI too have been following your story starting at TCOYF. Prayers for little Milo, that his little heart and lungs will get stronger, and also prayers for Jess as she recovers. Praying for God's comfort and peace for you all during this time.
ReplyDeleteSending good wishes and prayers for all 3 members of your little family.
ReplyDeleteGod has big plans for baby Milo, he has brought him this far we have to believe he will make sure his plans are fulfilled.
ReplyDeleteSending wishes to your family for strength and good health. - a TCOYF mama
ReplyDeleteyep- i remember from tcoyf when milo was supposed to be selah and was not supposed to make it to twenty weeks. he's made it this far and i pray that god will bring him and the two of you onward! i pray god will bless milo with health and development and mature his lungs and all organs. may god bless his care staff with skill and his wonderful mom and dad with strength!
ReplyDeletebtw- he is BEAUTIFUL.
and may god bless milo's heart. my six year old is praying too, and i'll have my husband be praying.
ReplyDeleteSending prayers to baby Milo, mom and dad. He is already a miracle baby - I believe his miracles are just beginning. Stay strong! Much love to all of you from fellow TCOYFers.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying as well! May God continue to bless your family and give you strength and peace. Prayers for Milo's continued health and growth and perfect development. Praying for Jess's recovery and healing.
ReplyDeleteMilo is absolutely precious! I've also been following your story on TCOYF and this blog. Milo is very lucky to have such dedicated, loving parents. I'll be thinking of you 3!
ReplyDeleteJohn, thanks so much for letting us know how things are unfolding. He's such a handsome little peanut! Please remind Jessica that we are rooting for ya'll and lifting ya'll up in prayer! I pray for peace in the uncertainty, knowing that God has ya'll in His hand. It's evident that Milo is well loved...((HUGS)) for ya'll, karen in ga.
ReplyDeleteedelweiss from TCOYF, praying for your family. He's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Jess! Milo is such a handsome little guy! This is Keeponhoping from tcoyf. Just want to let you know that Milo looks great and that our boys weighed about the same when they were born on the 25th and are doing well now. Just know that he is in good hands now--the NICU is an amazing place and it's incredible what they can do for our little guys. You and your husband are in our prayers and if you ever need another NICU mommy to talk to, please don't hesitate to e-mail me at fightinglibrarian@hotmail.com.
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