Day 24

Day 24

Jackson day 24: 970 grams or 2lbs 2oz. Jackson is having a good day. He had a spinal tap today as a precaution and Initial results show a white count of 2. This is great news and an indicator of no issues. They will still run a 48hr culture on the spinal fluid to be safe. He is reponding well to the antibiotics, and his respiratory numbers are stellar, but we will likely wait to pull the vent until after the antibiotic regimen is complete. 

Jackson has always been a very feisty little guy. If he doesn't like something, he makes sure we know. Or if he doesn't like the nurses bugging him, he'll swat their hands away or kick their hands. But it looks like he's also learned a little sign language to let us know what he's thinking. 

Jackson gives a thumbs up to no infection in the spinal fluid

This is what Jackson thinks of dad's solo diaper change that leaked all over the bed

The doctors are very experienced, knowledgable, caring, and up to date on current neonatal practices. The nurses are doing a wonderful job and are very attentive, experienced (most with 15 to 25 years in neonatal), and cater to Jackson's needs. I feel the nurses have really bonded with him and will do all they can to give him the support that he needs. At this point in time we feel this is the best place that our little boy could possibly be. We are very much so hovering parents and will not hesitate to move him if we feel otherwise. As for now this is the right place for him and he is doing great. As of 9 pm, blood gasses were great and Dr Simmons just had them turn the ventilator rate down to 14 breaths per min! He is doing awesome and his actual breathing rate is about 70 breaths per min! He's workin' those lungs. He's going to come off that vent like a rock star as soon as he is done with antibiotics. His nurse has OCD and every wire and every hose is in it's proper spot: straight, clean, non crossing lines. I love it. FOJSP!