Hello world, Jackson is here!

I started this blog Monday March 21 so I could update everyone on the pregnancy and my bed rest in the hospital.  We were planning on being in the hospital for a few more weeks.  Jackson had other plans....

I started having complications Feb 21 (our first visit to Labor and Delivery at Bergan)  Since then, we had been back and forth from home to Bergan 3 times.  Our latest visit was March 16 and the doctors told us we could be there until we deliver.  Although I was nervous and scared, I knew that we had the best doctors and they knew what was best for mom and baby.

March 22 - Happy Birthday Jackson Lee!  I woke up early not feeling well.  Little did I know, Jackson was ready to meet his mom and dad that afternoon.  He was born at 3:13pm by c-section.  We were just shy of 32 weeks, but he is a strong little man and weighed 4lbs 3 oz and was 17.5 inches long.  He is in NICU and will be there for awhile so he can grow and get strong enough to come home.  He is having some problems with his lungs being premature, but they are working on getting them stronger.  We had a little set back yesterday when they found a small hole in his left lung.  They had to put a tube in his side to release the air from the lung.  Today was a great day as we found out the hole is healing itself and they could barely see it on the xray.  We hope and pray for more good days!

It has been a crazy amazing week for both Scott and I.  We are truly blessed for this little miracle.  I have never felt so much love as I do for Jackson and can't wait for him to get strong enough to bring home.  He has a big brother that can't wait to meet him!

I will try to update this blog often so I can keep everyone up to date on his progress.  Please keep the well wishes and prayers going for Jackson!