Baby Jack gave us a scare this week. It started out as a cold, nothing serious. Stephanie took him in for a check on Monday and was reassured…nothing to be alarmed about. By Wednesday morning he wasn’t eating and his breathing was labored at times. His noon appointment at the pediatrician’s office turned into an ambulance transfer to the emergency room, then a second ambulance transfer to a neonatal intensive care unit. The diagnosis was pneumonia, caused by RSV.
A few days on oxygen and he’s doing better…eating again, respiratory rate is stable again, and hopefully he’ll be released early next week. Rob and I go down on Tuesday, and I can’t wait to see him. This little guy has stolen my heart…well, he had it from birth. And after this week, I’m ready to see him in person.
Baby Jack
Grace and Life 
Hope all is well.
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Thank you! Yes, all is well. Jack is home and eating like a little piglet! It was a frightening experience for the family, but he sailed right through it! Here’s hoping there’s no repeat. ~ Sheila
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Ooohhh…that’s very scary! I hope he gets out of there right on schedule. Safe trip down.
~d.
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Thank you! He’s been fortunate. I’ve heard that sometimes babies are in for extensive hospital stays with this virus. The NICU team has been wonderful and supportive. We are so relieved and grateful! ~ Sheila
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Nothing worse than a sick baby — it seems so unfair and hurts our hearts.
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Yes, and this story will have a happy ending. Jack is on track to be released Monday or Tuesday. My heart hurts for the ones who are not so lucky! ~ Sheila
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decades ago, both of my sons were premature and spent months in the hospital — they are extremely healthy now, unlike many of the others in NICU
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Wow, so you understand this experience! Riley (older sister of Jack) was a preemie, but she was only in the NICU for a week, and never had serious problems…it was more of a precaution, as I understood it. This was much more frightening. The NICU providers and staff are miracle workers, in my opinion. So grateful for all they do! ~ Sheila
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they are angels on earth–I met probably 75 medical workers and each and every one were wonderful
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Wish I could hold him too…
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Well, March is just a few weeks away! Good thing that wedding is on the horizon! ~ Sheila
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What a cute little peanut; my heart dropped just reading this news, I can only imagine how you’re all feeling. Super-Gram to the cuddling rescue! Please keep us posted,
MJ
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Thank you MJ! He’s doing much better. It was truly frightening how quickly he went down, but he seems to be coming back with equal speed. We are so grateful to the wonderful NICU staff that has taken great care of him. And yes, I’ll be cuddling soon! ~ Sheila
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Prayers for Baby Jack.
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Thank you, he’s doing much better now! ~ Sheila
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Timofei ended up in the hospital for a week with apnea caused by RSV…I was REALLY scarred….Hope baby Jack is feeling better soon!
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Thank you Anna! You really know what this experience is like, even more than me as you saw it firsthand, and as a mom. I remember seeing your FB posts about Timofei. So glad your story had a happy ending!
It’s been hard to be at such a distance through this. I think Stephanie has her first gray hairs, courtesy of last Wednesday! But Jack is recovering, thank God and good medical care! ~ Sheila
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So glad that Jack is improving. That truly was an awful scare for everyone. I can just imagine that you cannot wait to get your hands on him again! Safe travels to you and continued healing for Baby Jack!
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Thank you Dianna! He ate 4 oz last night and is smiling at everyone…great signs that he’s getting well. The staff at the NICU has been wonderful and reassuring. Makes me want to give them a big hug! But hopefully he’ll be released by the time we get to Seattle. ~ Sheila
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That’s the cutest face…Glad he’s bettter…Just so scary when those little ones get so sick… and this flu business is just “yuck”…Just go and love him Grandma and you will feel better!
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Yes, that’s exactly what I intend to do! I’m sure by the time we’re down Stephanie and Matt will be more than ready for a breather, and I plan to soak up the baby time! ~ Sheila
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let us hear how he is when you have time…
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Thanks for your concern Marilyn! He’s on track to go home Monday or Tuesday…I think he’s doing better, at a faster pace, than expected, so that’s wonderful news! ~ Sheila
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Amen!
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Aww…what a darling little guy. I can well imagine you want to hold him into forever health and well-being!
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Yes! I think I could hold him for a long time before I’ve had my fill! ~ Sheila
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