We have had an unexpectedly full day today. Baby Jackson was born at 3:12 PM this afternoon, weighing 8 lbs, 3 oz. We first saw him through the windows of the nursery where the nurses were giving him some oxygen. His blood oxygen levels were not high enough, so he was then taken to the NICU for closer monitoring and more oxygen. This evening we were able to go see and hold him in the NICU. At present, he is doing well, though still on oxygen. The nurses and our pediatrician explained that sometimes babies born by Cesarean don't get the stimulation they would normally get coming through the birth canal, and they take awhile to start using oxygen like they should. We are hoping and praying that this is the case. However, Jackson is being kept in the NICU until at least Thursday night when test results come back to rule out any infection that could also cause low oxygen saturation.
In the meantime, one of the nurses at the NICU kindly offered to check on a room for us at a hospitality house within walking distance from the hospital. They did have a room available, so Jill and her mom are spending at least this first night there to be close by. This is an amazing blessing as it allows us to have quick access to Jack if we are needed, and also to visit the birthmom. Stephen is home with Grant, who is still not feeling well. We will regroup tomorrow and decide on how to plan our next few days.
Please keep us in your prayers. Even though the events of this day happened in an unexpected manner, we know that nothing surprises the Lord. We are so glad to be able to be such a part of Jackson's birth and subsequent care, and we trust in the Lord to let his little body function like it should. Please also pray that there is no infection, and also for Grant's quick recovery. We spoke with our pediatrician today, and she feels it would be safe to bring Jackson home after Grant hasn't had a fever for 24 hours, meaning he would no longer be contagious.
We hope to post some pictures soon--Jack is such a cutie!
Thanks, friends!
~Stephen and Jill
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