Jaxon's Journey

1 day old.

 I'm going backwards and introducing my favorite little guy for those of you who are just joining us or don't already know us.  Jaxon was born in July 2009 at 26 weeks (14 weeks premature) due to pre eclampisa.  I spent 2 weeks on hospital bed rest and it was decided he would have a better chance in the NICU.

Jaxon came into the world at 1lb 3oz 10.75inches.  I never dreamed a baby could look so small.  He fought many times for his life.  He couldn't breath on his own, got a very serious blood infection, Grade IV brain bleed and hydrocephalus.  Due to the brain bleed he has mild Cerebral Palsy and the hydrocephalus has caused him to have epileptic seizures.  During our stay Jaxon had 1 surgery to close the ventricle by his heart (PDA ligation) that normally closes upon birth.  At almost 2 lbs, he just seemed so tiny for a surgeon to cut on his little body.  We spent 126days in the NICU and finally got a release to go home.

Jaxon never ate from a bottle in the NICU and so shortly after arriving home a g-tube was placed, which he still has today.  This little boy is the model of "Superman"  He has a strength that cannot be matched.  Jason and I are the luckiest parents in the world to be blessed with such a miracle.

3 days old.  Eyes still sealed shut.

Our 1st time getting to hold him in our hands.

1st Family Picture at almost 1 month.  He was scheduled for surgery the next day.