Last night (July 27) at 11:51pm, we were blessed to finally meet our son, Jacob Robert Jentes. While it was still a little earlier than we had hoped, we know that God's timing is perfect, and this was when Jake was meant to make his debut. (There was no disputing the sudden, heavy, frequent contractions that started just after dinner and didn't let up. Rather than risk infection, etc. the docs decided it was go time.)
Jake is a big boy (as predicted) for his 31 weeks, weighing in at 4 lbs./8.3 ozs., and measuring 17 3/4 inches.
As expected, his lungs showed signs of immaturety in an x-ray, but he's now breathing on his own, which is a great thing! Later today, he'll be getting the teeniest bit of breast milk (via NG tube) to see how he does. While Jake still has a long road ahead, the main NICU doc predicts that he may only need to be in for 5 or 6 weeks. But only time will tell.
In the meantime, we plan to shower him with love and affection, like earlier today when I actually got to hold him! He's absolutely precious, and E and I are both in love! Can't wait to introduce him to his big sis, but that'll be awhile.
Please keep up the prayers for lack of complications, lung maturity, growth, etc. We promise to keep you posted, but for now, this tired mama needs a nap. :->
10 comments:
Congratulations!! I am a friend of Aunt Christy and just wanted to let you know how happy I am for you and that I have been and will continue to pray for your family.
Dear Laurie, Eric, and Grace,
What wonderful news... We are all so glad that both you and Jake are doing well. We will continue to pray for all of you and hope that the coming weeks fly by with no complications. Please give our love to Grandma Sharon and Grandpa Rob. Aunt Karen sent me some photos of Jake as well. What a precious little one !
Love to all,
Cindi and family
Congratulations!!! That boy is beautiful!!! I can't wait to see him and hold him. I am SO GLAD that you got to hold him today. That had to be a wonderful feeling. He will get stronger everyday and be able to be home before I get there in Sept!!! Much love to all the Jentes family!!!
Congratulations! I can't wait to meet him!
Love, Anna
dear laurie eric and grace, a blessing has been delivered. may gods grace be ever present in the days ahead. give your new little one and grace a special kiss and hug from our family. carol gordon and family
He is just BEAUTIFUL!! What a miracle! Get some rest mama. You have been such a great mama bird tending to your nest. Emily
Laurie, Eric & Grace,
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO! You get to see your little bird! Mama Bird you did a great job! Jake is toooo cute and soooo big for his delivery age! We will spread the good news and continue to hold you all in prayers!
Love you lots,
The DuBosq Crew :)
We are happy for you guys!! We will keep little Jake in our prayers. He is adorable!!
Hey Laurie,
You'll need to change the name of the "Operation" again, now that Jake is done "cookin'" !!
How about "Operation Homeward Bound" ......
Hope all is going well and look forward to the next post and pics.
Love and Prayers to All,
Cindi
That is so great. He IS beautiful Congratulations!! Everyones' prayers have been answered. Now just enjoy your family and relax a little. You deserve it!!
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