Thankful

For these things and so many more we are thankful:

- Jacob survived his first threatened miscarriage at 11 weeks
- He survived a marginal placenta abruption at 17 weeks
- He continued to grow and develop for 8 more weeks inside the womb
- He received steroid shots in utero to help his lungs develop faster
- On September 17, God protected Jacob who survived an almost complete placenta abruption, was quickly delivered in an emergency c-section and was resuscitated by an amazing NICU team
- I also survived as well thanks to my bed rest nurses, doctors, a blood transfusion and the generosity of 2 anonymous blood donors
- Jacob did not have a brain bleed as many micro preemies do
- The valve between his heart and lungs closed with medication and stayed closed without requiring surgery
- He recovered from pneumonia
- He got off the ventilator without needing steroids
- He did not need eye surgery like many micropreemies do
- He has gained weight and is growing better than any 25 week baby in the NICU - Ever
- He is taking bottles and up to two a day
- He has great nurses, doctors and respiratory therapists to care for him
- Our family has more friends supporting us than we could have imagined. We are so thankful for all our friends and family
- Jacob is blessed with an amazing big brother and sister who love him so much and pray every day for him to get bigger and come home soon
- Tyson and I are so thankful to have each other during this time. We have grown closer and rely on and appreciate each other more than ever

Thanks again to all our friends and family for following Jacob's Journey and praying for him.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!


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