Friday, June 28, 2013

A Year Later...

Well, hello, blog.  Nice to see you again.  It looks like you deserve a little bit of attention, at least once a year.  Well, let's see what we can arrange.

Here's a comparison shot of Nic when he came home, then yesterday:

April 27, 2012

End of May, 2013

Yup.  Look at that difference!  It's totally insane!  He's about 18 months old now (14 1/2 months, adjusted). He's recently taken to trying to stand up on his own and he'll walk around if he's got something/someone to hold on to.  Otherwise, he's become quite the efficient crawler.

Some other fun Nic facts...
Favorite Food: Popcorn or grapes
Favorite Consonant: "G" or "D"
Favorite Stuffed Animal: Curious George
Favorite Toy: Whatever mom or dad is holding
Favorite Baby Sign Language Term: "More"
Favorite Sibling: Coming end of November 2013

Wait, whaaat?!  Nic's getting a baby sibling at the end of the year?

Why yes, yes he is, thank you for asking.  And we're determined to keep that baby cooking until Faith absolutely has to give birth, which will be around Thanksgiving.  If we play our cards right, then it'll be on or around Black Friday.  That would mean two babies born on two semi-holidays, since Nic was born on New Year's Eve.  Anyway.  We're excited.  We're going in for an ultrasound in a couple of weeks to find out the gender of the baby.

Nic's been keeping us relatively busy, so we haven't been to keen to update our blog.  You can still follow us on Twitter for [albeit inconsistent] updates.  And, who knows, maybe we'll be better at this whole blogging theme.

Only time will tell.

Don't judge my parents too harshly, okay?

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Nicolas hospital tweets

26 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Just got released from the hospital! On our way home!

26 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Doing the car seat test again. http://pic.twitter.com/AgEqsdNG

26 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Will probably need supplemental O2 for car seat. Will test one more time this morning w/O2.

25 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
He's coming home tomorrow! It really is the Perfect Date!

25 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Eye exam in progress...

25 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Eye exam scheduled for 3:30. Depending on the results, discharge could be as early as tomorrow or as late as next week (or later)

25 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Hasn't been needing oxygen for feeds nearly as much. Mostly when he's tired. Still no word on eye exam.

25 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
As of 9:30 this morning, no word yet on the eye exam.

24 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
8 lb 1 oz, 19.5 in. Eats really well and loves being in the swing. Sometimes doesn't need O2 even for feeds. Hope tomorrow brings good news.

24 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic passed his car seat test last night. Now all the ducks are iin a row, except for his eyes. There's still no telling when he'll come home

24 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
first time with regular flow nipple, and did really well! Neonatologist: if eyes still aren't zone 3 tomorrow, prob. won't send him home.

23 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Rooming in went well. Learned that Nic likes it lighter rather than darker. NP: Possible to take him home between exams; depends on eye doc.

22 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
7# 14oz. Jaithob rooming at the hospital with the baby. Hope the night goes well!

21 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
7 lb 13.5 oz. Still rocking room air, except during feeds. Spending night at hospital tomorrow preparatory to him coming home.

21 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic's still on room air between feeds, but he definitely needs O2 when he eats.

20 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Same weight as yesterday. Still on room air, and sleeping like a baby.

20 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Still doing really well w/o the cannula.

20 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Started his REAL room air trial at 1:30 this AM. First time we get to see his full face! http://pic.twitter.com/zwtZVWw7

19 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Hoping for a primary nurse tomorrow to clarify.

19 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
7 lb 12 oz. Mixed messages from nurses on room air trial; needed O2 during feeds today, that's it. Night nurse says that's NOT a trial. WTF?

19 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Having another room air test right now. We'll see how long this one lasts.

18 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
7 lb 10 oz. Tried room air trial today, only lasted an hour before he started to desat. Hoping to try again soon. Doing swell!

18 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
NP: doesn't normally happen this way; usually waiting on eating, not eyes. But Nic is a super eater, and we have to deal with it.

18 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Eyes still at zone 2, so we get another week at the NICU. Still eating well and on minimal O2 settings.

17 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
02 at 21-22%. Doing really well!

16 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
7 lb 8.5 oz. 23% O2. Have to spend night at hospital w/baby if he passes eye exam to learn how to use O2 machine. Next exam is on Wednesday.

16 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 at 25%. Eating like a champ. Could come home very soon, just depends on how his eye exam on Wednesday goes.

15 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
7 lb 5 oz. 19.5" long. 25% O2. Plugging along. Tomorrow is his due date; definitely staying beyond, but that's life! :D

14 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Gained ~15g. Loves being held. Trying to wean him onto room air, ultimately up to NP as to when to remove cannula.

14 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 between 21 and 25%

14 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nurses not worried about his weight loss since he's on ad lib feeds. He's still eating at least as much as they want him to (195 ml/12 hr).

14 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
7# 1oz last night.

13 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Still doing well with ad lib feeds. O2 at 22%.

13 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic is SO CLOSE to coming off oxygen. Rocking 21% (target %) quite often. Once off oxygen, he's pretty much ready to come home.

13 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic took his NG (feeding) tube out last night, and they didn't put it back it. Just nursed 34ml. Ate great last night.

13 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
~7lb 3oz last night. O2 @ 21% right now. May take cannula out soon.

12 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic needs to take 195 mL during trial to keep him on ad lib. Nurse thinks it'll be a piece of cake for him.

12 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Starting ad lib feeds for 12 hr trial. If he does well, it'll be ad lib from here on out. 23-24% O2. Go, Nic, go!

12 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
4om Audiologist: both ears passed hearing test. 4om bedside nurse: hearing test is 1 of da last things B4 going home, so it's getting close!

12 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Right ear passed hearing test. Fussed too much to get the left ear; will get it later.

12 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
NPs impressed with his progress. Just waiting on his eyes or O2 to go home. No way of knowing how long that will be.

11 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 28%, 7 lb 1.5 oz. Yet another full bottle at 9:00. Needs to eat even MORE before starting ad lib feeds. Probably staying beyond due date.

11 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic's post-bath face. http://pic.twitter.com/CZHYn5LK

11 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Eye exam: still stage 2 zone 2. Not out of the woods, but not worse.

10 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Took all but 1/2 an ounce by mouth, so will probably move to ad lib feeds 2morrow. Pressure at .25L, O2 around 28%.

10 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Talking about weaning pressure from .5 L to .25 L. Last step before moving to room air.

9 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
6 lb 15 oz. Adjusting to new formula fortification. May do ad lib feeds tomorrow, but still TBD. Moved again to make room for other babies.

9 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Switching 2 "NeoSure" fortifier. 1more day of scheduled feedings; switching 2 ad lib tomorrow. Eating so well that eyes R now top priority.

8 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
6 lb 13 oz. 48 cm=~18.75 in. Eating full bottles a lot of the time. Switching to different fortification we can buy in stores.

8 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Happy Easter from baby Nic! ...oh, and his parents, too...!http://pic.twitter.com/mwQpfyoU

7 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
6/8 full bottles today. 6# 15 oz. Good O2 settings. Main focus is to eat, eat, eat! Moved to neighboring spot to make room for other babies.

7 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Criteria to come home: 100% feeds by mouth for 48 hrs and eyes need to finish developing. Eyes are in zone 2 right now; need to be zone 3.

7 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
100% feeds from last 3 bottles. Hoping to keep that up. 28% O2 this morning. May come home on oxygen.

6 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
6 lb 12.5 oz. O2 between 21 & 27. Alternates between 50-100% feeds from bottle.

5 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Took >50% of last bottle. Congestion still not a concern, though he does need higher O2. Doing well otherwise.

5 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Jaithob and the grandparents went to discharge class. Nic took 3 bottles during day. Note: does NOT like formula.

4 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
6 lb 8 oz. Full bottle at 9:00 cares. A bit congested, but not a concern for now.

4 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
60% from bottle @ 6:00. Still tired from eye exam. Eyes are same as last week. Really close 2 target zone 3. Should B home by due date 4/16.

4 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Got a couple of bottles tonight. O2 @ ~27% normally, ~32% during feeds. 6# 7oz.

3 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic just downed another full bottle like a champ. NP is very impressed with his progress!

3 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Took 20ml nursing, got the rest from a bottle. Feeding up to 56ml (just less that 2oz)

2 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Relaxing with Daddy after a bath. 6# 6oz, 54ml feedings. Two full feeds from bottle. Super cute. http://pic.twitter.com/LGpkmw9V

2 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Giving it a go w/o the head box. Getting 1/2 L flow, O2 at ~28% (goal is 21%)

2 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Just got half a feed nursing. Seems to get only half pretty consistently.

2 Apr  Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
2 full bottles last night. 6# 5oz, 46cm (18in)

1 Apr Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Taking full feeds from bottle more often; 3x last night, once at 9:00 so far tonight. 23% O2. Unable to weigh or measure yet. TBA tomorrow.

30 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Just got a second full feed from the bottle! 6# 2oz. Massive giant baby man.

30 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Took 48/52 mL from bottle and had a huge burp to show for it. What a satisfying set of 6:00 cares!

30 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Taking a bottle with Daddy, and doing swimmingly.http://pic.twitter.com/OIk7B58k

30 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Area 2 Stage 2 ROP: regressing. Up to 52ml feeds, got 28ml nursing, 36ml from a bottle last night. Goal = 100% by mouth for 2 straight days.

29 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
No word yet on eye exam results: we'll get it tomorrow. Didn't weigh yet because he's wiped out from the exam. 22% O2 (goal is 21%)

29 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Getting eye exam right now. We'll find out if his ROP has changed since last week.

29 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Got full feed w/bottle at 6am. Definitely getting better!

28 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
5 lb 15 oz, 22 grams shy of 6 lb. 21-22% O2. Too tired to bottle feed at 9:00. Trying again at midnight.

28 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Got 60% of feed w/bottle, which is great. Jaithob got training on bottle feeding him. Feed upped to 50ml. OT gives Nic breastfeeding "award"

28 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Cuddling with mommy. http://pic.twitter.com/x0RPSsxA

28 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Just nursed a full feeding. Going to talk to OTs about bottle feeding this afternoon.

27 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
5# 12.9 oz. 22% O2, 25% w/binky. Has harder time coordinating sucking & breathing during bottle feeds. Will talk with OT tomorrow about it.

27 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
NP impressed with how much he nursed yesterday. Doing well with O2: nurse thinks he'll go home without O2.

26 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
22 - 25% O2. Got 24ml nursing. 5lb 11oz.

26 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Didn't wake up hungry before his next feedings, so he must have nursed enough last time.

26 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
According to scale, got 46ml nursing! I weighed him several time 2 B sure. Didn't give him more, we'll see how hungry he is 4 next feeds

25 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
5lb 10oz. O2 around 25%, doing great w/humid head-box. 22ml nursing. 46cm long, 33cm head.

24 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
25% O2. Ate half of feeding from bottle with 10 mins remaining. 5 lb 8.5 oz. Humidifier around head to help reduce congestion.

24 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Got 30ml nursing! Bubble thing helping congestion & he really likes how toasty it's, & that he doesn't get the nose cannula all the time.

24 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Has a "bubble" apparatus around head filled w/humidified O2ated air. Should help w/dry sinuses & stuffiness. Can't suction nose lots: bleeds

23 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
5 lb 8 oz. Got 20ml nursing tonight. Stuffy nose while adjusting to new cannula, but that should correct itself.

23 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Hovering around 22% O2! Up to 46ml feedings (~1.5oz)

23 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Got 10 ml nursing this morning. Pretty stuffed up, makes it hard to eat. Can only suction congestion out once/24 hrs, so we hope it clears.

22 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 24-25 during day. Got 36ml nursing just now. 5# 6oz.

22 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Bev & Faith gave Nic bath. Got 42ml from bottle last night: just a few ml short of full feeding! On the right track for coming home.

21 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Still good on new cannula. O2 25-28%. May start nighttime bottles tomorrow. 5lb 5oz.

21 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Off high-flow & just has cannula. ROP stage 1 nasally, stage 2 temporally. Getting better! 5 lb 2.5 oz. Wearing newborn diapers since 5 lbs.

20 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Got 16 ml nursing. Needs higher oxygen while nursing. Keeps forgetting to breathe. Not nursing, though, does well with high O2 in high 20s

20 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Flow down to 1L. O2 in high 20s to low 30s. Not doing badly. We'll see how well he does with this lower pressure.

19 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
.1 oz away from being 5 lb. Got 20ml nursing tonight. His average is getting higher.

19 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Had 2 OT for nursing, one in training, learning about how awesome babies nurse.

19 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
2285 g. 42cm. = 5lb .5oz, 16.5in! Faith got to see his face w/o tubes while they replaced his OG tube. 32ml nursing & even spit up thru nose

18 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 in high 20s. Got about 14ml nursing, but it's hard to tell with those scales. Doing great, though!

17 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
2200 g=~4 lbs 13.75 oz. Got about 25 mL nursing tonight.

17 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Got 10ml nursing, but it's hard to tell 'cause the scale was being weird. O2 in mid to high 20s.

17 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Up to 41ml feedings. He's getting big!

17 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 in high 20s, doing well breathing. Too sleepy to breastfeed, maybe better luck at his 3:00 cares.

16 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Staring at Curious George that his Uncle Tyler bought.http://pic.twitter.com/G1KDgyiM

16 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Flow down to 1.5 L. Hanging out at about 26%, at 30% during feeds.

16 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Very alert: keeps turning head 2 look @ people, but needs 2 spend time on both sides of head 4 shape. Solution: look at Curious George doll.

16 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Just nursed 12ml. Doctors doing rounds say he's looking good.

15 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
2175 g=~4 lbs 12.5 oz. 26% O2. Had another bath. Sleepy as all get out, but still doing splendidly.

15 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic got 26 ml while nursing this afternoon. I figure he eats to take the edge off his hunger, then drifts off. Doing great.

15 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Results from yesterday's eye exam: ROP stage 2. No better or worse than last week's.

14 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Back to 1.5 L pressure, in high 20s to low 30s. Got 16ml breastfeeding. Can start breastfeeding every 6 hours, as long as he's awake.

 13 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Back up to 2L pressure, O2 in high 20s to low 30s. Still working on breastfeeding, taking to it better than expected.

12 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
28-30% O2. 4 lbs 10.5 oz. Nurse confirmed that Nic must've gotten full feeding (39 mL) while breastfeeding earlier. He's comfy and sleeping.

12 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 in high 20s, and doing great. Nursed for 25 minutes the second time today, and got 40 - 50 mls. Whoa! Could be mistake, but could not be.

12 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Last night's measurements: 2060g, 41cm = ~4lb 9oz, 16.26in. Got 10 ml breastfeeding before falling asleep. O2 in high 20s.

11 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 in low 30s, not bad. Got 12 ml from breastfeeding. Still at 1.5 L pressure.

10 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Still ~4 lbs 4 oz. O2 between 30 and 34. Tolerating feeds well. He's such an awesome baby!

10 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 in high 20s, low 30s, but not concerning b/c lower pressure. Got 14 ml from breastfeeding. Impressing everyone.

9 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
1915g = 4lb 3.5oz. Nurse gave another bath, and he loved it. Can breastfeed more than one time a day, but have to spread it out.

9 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic is rocking the breastfeeding. He gets worn out after 10 minutes, but this afternoon he got a good latch and drank about 6 ml

9 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 in high 20s to low 30s, probably due to them weaning some of his pressure down.

8 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic's first bath - #3 http://pic.twitter.com/BcpIYFXF

8 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
First bath was awesome - Nic loved it! Other news: weaned O2 pressure & doing fine. Laryngoscopy (vocal cords) looked normal.

8 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic's first bath - #2 http://pic.twitter.com/6maFf5lW

8 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic's first bath - #1 http://pic.twitter.com/LcmfOEBi

8 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Having another go at breastfeeding this afternoon, Bev will get to hold him, and we're giving him a bath! So excited!

7 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
1895 g=~4 lbs 3 oz. Normal weight gain. 28% O2. Maintaining temperature. Upped feeds to 36 mL, and tolerating it well.

7 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Tried breastfeeding again. Nic wasn't as enthusiastic this time, but that isn't unusual. Still pooped from eye exam. Making good progress.

7 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Stage 2 ROP. Still not of great concern, but will keep an eye on it. Super tired from eye exam. Postponing bath until further notice.

6 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
1860 g=4 lbs 1.5 oz. 26% O2. Planning to bathe him tomorrow. Maybe another go at breastfeeding. Overall, he's still doing splendidly!

6 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Only lasted about 5 minutes, but got a few good swallows of milk. Got tuckered out. Will try again tomorrow.

6 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Got to breastfeed this afternoon! Lactation expert helped Faith position Nic, & after about a minute, he turned his head to root and latch.

6 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
4lb even! OG (mouth) tube replaced by an NG (nose) tube, so nothing is in his mouth anymore. O2 in mid 20s, tolerating his feeds splendidly.

5 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
3lb 13oz, 38.5cm. O2 still in 20s, but needs xtra during feeds. Maybe milk is going in too fast. Wet bedding during cares. Held by Justice.

4 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Moved out of Rm.2 to Rm.4, probably the last room before he comes home. High-flow down from 3L to 2L. O2 in mid to high 20s. Bath on Wed.

3 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
3 lbs 14 oz again. Feedings going well. O2 between 21 & 25. So far, high flow O2 machine is Nic's friend.

3 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Graduated from CPAP to high-flow nasal cannula, and averaging about 22% O2. Tolerating everything awesomely, maintaining his body temp great

2 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Maintaining temperature in crib. 23% O2. 1660 g=~3 lbs 10 oz. Different scale in crib accounts for small weight loss. Doing well with feeds.

2 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Great picture of Nic in his baggy preemie clothes. Thanks to Juli for taking this! http://pic.twitter.com/RLpjydcX

2 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Wearing clothes now, and looking great! O2 at 22 while Faith was holding him. Moved to an open crib. He's growing up!

1 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
May be out of isolette in next day or two. On CPAP, doing really well. Tolerating feeds. Nurse is going to dress Nic on next set of cares.

1 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Upgraded isolette, which will wean him into open crib. O2 at 23. Target is 21. May start clothing him as early as next week.

1 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 in 20s, doing all his own breathing. Milk fortified to 24 calories, and tolerating it well.

1 Mar Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob

29 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Jake & Faith went to a NICU parent dinner tonight provided by the March of Dimes. It was delicious, and let us socialize w/other parents.

29 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
26% O2. 1690 g=~3 lbs 11.5 oz. Less fussy from immunizations. Smiling in his sleep.

29 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Starting to fortify the breastmilk. Stage 1 ROP (eye condition), which isn't a problem now. Will keep an eye on it with a weekly exam.

29 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Irritable from his immunizations, but swaddling helps calm him down.

29 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Eyes checked again: still immature, too early to tell if he'll have eye problems. Weaned rate some more. doing well.

28 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Fussy due to immunizations. Stable O2. 3 lb 9 oz. Still not a big concern. Getting 1 oz milk per feed to help him put on more weight.

28 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Weaned vent settings and is doing well. Goes crazy for his binky when a drop or two of milk is put on it. He's doing great!

27 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
3 lbs 11.5 oz. Not concerned about weight loss; swelling going down. Picc line is out. Getting 1st immunizations tomorrow. Explosive BMs.

27 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Up to a full ounce and tolerarting it swimmingly. Jake and Faith get to hold him every day, as long as he tolerates it. Doing fine.

26 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Feedings going well. He wakes up hungry about 15 minutes before each feeding. Insignificant residuals.

26 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
3 lbs 12 oz. ~16 inches. Head just under 11.5 inches. Weight loss probably due to decrease in swelling. 26 mL milk. Breathes mostly on own.

25 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Skin-to-skin with Jake this afternoon. 1730 g=3 lbs 14 oz. 22 mL/3 hrs. Kidneys working; not concerned about his water weight. Doing great!

25 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Swelling gone down. Had bowel movement. Finished antibiotics. Weaning vent settings. +60g=3 lbs 11.5 oz. Gaining weight normally. :)

23 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Seems to be over his infection. Bowels sound good, stomach is soft. Overall, doing really well!

23 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Upped feedings to 12 mL. Very relaxed. Treating swelling tomorrow. Gained 40 g=~3 lbs 9 oz. Hopefully moving to open crib next week.

22 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Tolerating feedings well. 8 mL/3 hrs. A bit swollen; addressing it tomorrow. No big deal. ~3 lbs 8.5 oz. Chest x-ray looked great today.

22 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
He had the hiccups, and got to wear a small yellow beanie to keep his head warm. Up to 7ml feedings. Doing just fine.

22 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Faith held Nic this afternoon

21 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
1570 grams=~3 lbs 7 oz. 38% oxygen. Tolerating feedings well, may increase them tomorrow. X-ray in morning. Eye exams every 2 weeks.

 21 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Eyes look normal for his gestational age. Really too early to tell if there are any problems.

21 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Eye exam is routine. If O2 is too high, can cause the retina to detatch, causing blindness (Stevie Wonder). Starting regular exams.

21 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic is improving slowly but surely. Restarted feedings at 4ml. Getting eye exam right now to check on retina. Results later today.

20 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Pic line inserted. Gained 10 grams=still ~3 lbs 4 oz. O2 stable. No word on blood cultures & spinal tap, which is fine by us!

20 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
NP: Getting a new picc line presently. Morning x-ray looked even better than yesterday's. Still no feedings, but hearing a few bowel sounds.

19 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
3 lbs 5 oz. Measures ~16 in. Stable, no big issues. Loves his belly. O2 around 40. Machine breathing less.

19 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
One of Nic's nurses took this awesome pic right after his extubation yesterday. Enjoy! http://pic.twitter.com/hTnoVVag

19 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
NP: Nic's on the up and up. Responds well to antibiotics. Breathes well. Resuming feeds in a couple of days.

18 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
1470=~3 lbs 4 oz. Extubated, and doing fine with breathing. 33% O2. Longer we wait to hear diagnosis on infection, the better.

18 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
NP: Doing much better today. Extubating later this afternoon.

18 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Part of his intestine is sick. Hopefully the broad spectrum antibiotics and resting his intestines will help it recover.

17 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Catheter out. Blood transfusion went well. Spinal tap results could take a couple of days. Another x-ray @ 11:30. Good otherwise.

 17 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Reintubated, but riding at pretty low O2, between 25-30. Suspended feedings until further notice.

 17 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
NP thinks it's a blood infection. Spinal tap results pending. Getting blood transfusion. All Clark brothers gave Nic a blessing.

17 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Neonatologist: Nic's bowels aren't moving very fast, means he's sick. Blood & urine sample & spinal tap 2 learn more. Antibiotics & IV 4 now

17 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Getting more air in his stomach, making it a little painful and swollen. Xray this morning to check 4 infection, looks like it's just air.

16 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Some air in stomach during feeding. Not too concerned. Keeping an eye on it, to be safe. Steady O2 levels. 1360 grams=~3 lbs, again.

16 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 in 30s, still doing super well breathing on his own. Not needing sedation at all, staying very calm.

15 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 in 30s, still on bubble CPAP, and doing pretty well with it. Up to 26 mL/3 hrs. Same weight as yesterday - ~3 lbs. Eye exam any day.

15 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Switched to bubble CPAP. Does all breathing by himself. 25% O2. Moved up a diaper size.

14 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 in low 30s. 1370 grams=~3 lbs. Just being super cute.

13 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
1300 grams=~2 lb 13 oz. Fortifying milk to 24 cals. Doesn't seem to have a hard time breathing. 32% O2. Rep Rate up to 12. Go, Nic, go!

13 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 at 40. Respiratory Rate at 7 - meaning CPAP breathes 7x/min, Nic does the rest. Doing really awesome!

13 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Restarted weaning Respiratory Rate, so O2 in 40s, but not a problem. Trying to fortify milk to higher calories to help with growth.

12 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 at 32%. "So stable I can hardly believe it!" Measures 37 cm=~14.5 inches. 1310 grams=~2 lbs 14 oz.

12 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Jake's turn on skin-to-skin. 2/12/12 http://pic.twitter.com/lH9M8Mi9

12 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Back up to full feedings (22 mL) and hanging out at 28% O2. Now, to gain some more weight!

11 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Tried 22 mL again at 9:00. Results pending. Nurse doesn't seem concerned about it. 29% O2. Skin to skin tomorrow - Jake's turn this time.

11 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Middle of night last night, had hard time digesting food again. Stopped feedings ~12 hrs. Started at 50% (11 mL) at noon. So far so good.

10 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
2 lb 14 oz. O2 between 35-40. Backup machine breathing at 20 breaths a minute, if needed. Great feedings.

10 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Here's a more recent Nic Pic from yesterday for all you tweeters. 40 days old w/CPAP. http://pic.twitter.com/CJpuNB4c

10 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Still doing great on CPAP machine. O2 at 38%. Loves being swaddled.

9 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
38-40 O2. Kicking butt with CPAP so far. Back at 2 lbs 12 oz (1260 g). May increase feedings tomorrow. "In the right direction."

9 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Extubated again, on a new CPAP machine. O2 was at 30 at first, but now up to 40s. We'll see how well he does today. Fingers crossed!

8 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2s in low 30s. Loves his tummy. 2 lbs 11.5 oz. Going to try CPAP again in 1-2 days. Getting steroids to strengthen lungs.

8 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
From NP: High O2 levels & not breathing deep enough have prompted reintubation. Normal behavior for Nic's age. Should improve with time.

7 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Breathing well with CPAP, about 50-60x per min. 50% O2. 1250 grams=~2 lbs 12 oz, still. Nurse impressed with Nic's progress.

7 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Great news from NP: Nic has been extubated and is now breathing w/CPAP, and handling it well. May or may not hold him tonight. TBA.

6 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 between 31-33. Vent breathes 20x/minute, down from 30 yesterday. 22 mL/3 hrs. Minimal secretions, but on antibiotics for another week.

6 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Chest x-ray this morning, his lungs look good. A little diaper cream because he keeps having so many bowel movements. Even soiled a blanket.

6 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Breathing like a champ, and having bowel movements like it's nobody's business. Will root for a binkie when brushed against his bottom lip.

6 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Breathing really well on his own. Been receiving an inhalant to help break up mucous in lungs since Thursday, but may no longer need it.

5 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Expects to be on new antibiotics between the 10 and 14 days.

5 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
1240 g=~2 lbs 12 oz. Nurse worked w/Nic before and says O2 is much more stable, and he looks great. Very stable when resting. Good feedings.

5 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Lungs sound clearer. Suctioning more often, so O2 is steady. May or may not hold him today. TBA.

5 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 in low 30s. Not completely riding the vent. Less secretions than yesterday. 1200 grams, again 2 lbs 10 oz. On meds to clear up pneumonia.

4 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Up to "full feeding" and off IV antibiotics, so no longer need pic line (for now). Current antibiotics are oral.

4 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 in 30s. Different vent settings lets Nic do more work. Morphine for comfort. Pic line is out. 20 ml, fortified to 24 cals. Full feeding!

3 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Weaning vent settings, doing well. 40% O2. May have another infection, back on antibiotics. More on that tomorrow. 1180 grams=~2 lb 10 oz.

2 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 in 40s. Tolerating 17mls, milk being fortified w/xtra nutrients. Still recovering from pneumonia, antibiotics done tomorrow.

1 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
17 mL, tolerating it well. 55-60% O2, not a problem right now. 1200 grams=~2 lbs 10 oz. Gained a full pound since birth! Yahoo!

1 Feb Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Back to 14 mL feedings. Prob increase to 17 by end of day. O2 in 50s today, but Faith was there for lung suction, so it may've been high.

31 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 still in 40s. 12 mL/3 hrs, tolerating it well. Moderate lung secretions. Doing pretty good.

31 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Forgot to post brain scan results from yesterday - everything looks peachy keen inside Nic's cranium! Shouldn't need to scan again, we hope!

31 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
In other news...Nic gets 10 mL/3hr. Was at 33% O2 on arrival; moved up and down during skin-to-skin. 1100 grams = ~2 lb 7 oz.

31 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
...and Faith cuddling with Nic for the first time! Woot!http://pic.twitter.com/PfYkQPev

31 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Jake readying to pass Nic on to Faith. Such tininess!http://pic.twitter.com/cnmE6ddT

31 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Happy 1 month b-day, Nic! His birthday present: Skin-to-skin with Mom for the 1st time, while Dad reads Oh, the Places You'll Go to him!

30 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Still at 8ml, tolerating it with minimal residuals. Lungs recovering well from the pneumonia, and doing well with O2 levels. Yay!

30 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Brain scan is routine. This is his third and final one (knock on wood) . The first two (done at 3 & 7 days old) showed no abnormalities.

30 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 in 40s. Still some infection in the lungs, but on the mend. Back up to 8ml milk and tolerating it awesomely! Brain scan results pending.

30 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
1060 g, 34.5 cm = just over 2 lb 5 oz, & still 13.5 inches. Not concerned that he isn't longer now b/c someone different measures ea. time

30 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 at 42%, not bad. Lungs sound just a little crackly, not as bogged down. No milk residuals last night, so might increase to more than 4ml

29 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 in 40s. Just got a 4ml feeding, may or may not tolerate it well. Blood transfusion this morning. Fewer secretions, lungs sound clearer.

28 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Bodily functions ok. Lung secretions small. Resuming feedings as early as tomorrow. Skin to skin probable in a couple of days.

28 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Feedings on hold for 24 hrs. Typical treatment for slow digestion. Morning gut x-ray unremarkable. Nothing out of ordinary otherwise.

27 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Overworked digestive tract from recovering from surgery & pneumonia. Holding off on feedings to give him a break. Another x-ray in morning.

27 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Had another chest x-ray, and it came back looking good. His O2 levels have been high, but after some adjustments, he's been better.

27 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
A little more than 2lbs 3oz. Taking some good breaths on his own; moderate lung secretions, so still fighting off the infection.

26 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
More stable O2. Lungs sound better; fewer secretions. 14ml milk/3hrs. As always, trying to wean his respirator settings.

25 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
990 grams. ~2 lb 3 oz. 43% O2. Switched to new antibiotic. Doing well.

25 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 still in 40s, but chest xray looks a little better. 14mL milk/3hr. May start fortifying milk to wean from IV fluids. Doing great!

24 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
40% O2. Gets 13 mL milk/3 hrs. Probably increase feedings again tomorrow. Just under 2 lb 4 oz. Being boring, which is desirable.

24 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Also, he now weighs a full kilogram! Woot! ~2 lb 2 oz.

24 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 high 30s to low 40s, up & down a lot. Still fluid in lungs, pretty sure it's pneumonia, and antibiotics he's on will help.

24 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
The broad spectrum antibiotics he's on right now will probably cover whatever it is he has, but will have to wait a couple days to be sure

24 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
will have to wait a couple of days for his cultures to show anything specific, but he's got some secretions so it's probably a pneumonia.

23 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Test results in a few days. Started on 2 antibiotics just to be safe. Maybe pneumonia, but unsure. Stable otherwise. More tests soon.

23 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 in low 50s, has some fluid in lungs so checking for infection. Other than that everything looks good (gases, heart rate & blood pressure)

22 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 fluctuates between lower & upper 40s. Upped feedings to 9mL/3hrs. 940 grams = ~2 lbs 1 oz.

22 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 about the same as yesterday. Back in room 2. Breathes the best on his tummy. Not much better but not any worse.

21 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
45% oxygen. NP not too concerned. Very relaxed. Is sucking on a binky, even with tubes! Still super cute!

21 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
O2 is the % O2 they're having him breathe. Ambient O2 is 21%- if he needs higher amounts, his lungs aren't doing that well

20 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
38% oxygen, down from 55% last night . Much more stable with new breathing tube. "Heading in the right direction." 910 g. >2lbs.

20 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Some of Nic's O2 issues was with a breathing tube that was too small for his growing trachea (air leaked out.) He has a larger one now

20 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
NP says Nic doing well, considering. Lungs still recovering from surgery. Feeding now up to 4mL/3hrs. Had a couple bowel movements.

19 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Up on O2. Gave dose of pain meds to try and bring O2 down. Loves his feedings! May increase food tomorrow. Finally at 2 lbs (900 g)!

19 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Correction: Feedings are now 2mL/3hrs

19 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic's breathing a little more on his own. Still room for improvement. Increased feedings to 2ml/hr.

19 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Doing good. Still needs lots of help from the ventilator, but that should improve as he continues recovering from surgery.

18 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic is doing well, O2 levels good, and blood gases stable, though a little more up and down than normal. Move to Rm. 2 when space available.

18 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Neonatologist says Nic's doing great. Chest tube coming out today. Back on breastmilk. Only a few more days of antibiotics.

17 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Still drowsy from surgery, but content. Good blood pressure, which usually doesn't happen after surgery. Thanks for your prayers, everyone!

17 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
The clip, compared to Jake's pinky. http://pic.twitter.com/cNq6dt8i

17 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
NP says surgery went REALLY great! Chest x-rays looked "perfect." Will keep him in Rm. 1 at least 24 hrs. Keeping close eye on him.

17 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Surgery done. Surgeon says Nic tolerated it well, lost little blood, no irritation of nerves from clip. Pic of clip to follow.

17 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Still waiting for the surgery to wrap up. No news yet from the doctors.

17 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Beginning surgery in about 5 mins. Lasts about 45 mins.

17 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Still no estimated time for surgery. Anticipating sometime this afternoon.

16 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
810 grams. O2 at 28% - he's on his stomach, where he breathes better. Getting plenty of rest for surgery tomorrow. Doing well.

16 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Arterial line in and blessing administered for tomorrow's surgery. Nic isn't causing any drama for the nurses so far today.

15 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
1 lb 13 oz. 13.5 inches. Growing really well. "Been an angel" since they turned up O2 levels. Arterial line 2morrow 2 prep 4 surgery 2sday.

15 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Just got word that Nic's surgery has been moved to Tuesday.

15 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic will have PDA surgery tomorrow. Of all surgeries he could need, it's the least of our worries. Should improve his breathing.

14 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Comparison shot w/Jake's hands. http://pic.twitter.com/3gPVRQdU

14 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
1 lb 13 oz. Doing well with feedings. PDA may be why he needs higher O2. Not too concerned. May need bigger breathing tubes soon.

14 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Another head IV for transfusion. Jake changed diaper for first time. Growing so much, his ventilator tube may be too small!

13 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
32.5 cm long, 780 grams. Getting breastmilk, 2mL/6hrs. Faith changed diaper again, got "perspective" photo. Look for it on facebook soon

13 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Though the PDA (in heart) is still open, Nic won't need surgery unless it's a problem. All's well if heart rate & blood pressure are stable.

13 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Going to re-start Nic on breastmilk this afternoon, to see how it goes. 2mL/6hrs. Nearly 1lb 12oz last night. Steady with the respirator.

12 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Here he is on his tummy, IV in his head, but it's gone by now. 12 Days old. Super adorable. http://pic.twitter.com/cb1g8cre

12 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
PDA hasn't changed, will give it a few days to see if it gets smaller. Will give milk after last dose of meds is out of system. Doing well

12 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Echo this morning, no results yet. No milk until decide about heart. Respirator doing most of the breathing so he can have a rest.

11 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic is doing well with his breathing - 34% O2 & stable, will have IV in head until certain it isn't needed. 760 g. Echo in morning.

11 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Put an IV in his head (routine) for last dose of heart meds, echo tomorrow to check heart status. Still doing really well on respirator.

10 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Still on heart meds. Good O2 levels, though breathing on own is sometimes good, sometimes less good. Last weight 770 grams = 1 lb 11 oz.

10 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Still on heart meds. Murmur sounds better, another echo tomorrow. Faith changed diaper. Bowels making sounds, which is good. 730 grams.

9 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Brain scan showed no bleeding! Doing another round of heart meds.

9 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
PDA a bit smaller, will start heart meds again. Pic line in place to deliver meds. Went in easily. Head scan later today. Still good.

8 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Moved to Low Weight Birth Center, will stay there for a month. Breathing well, will try CPAP tomorrow. Brain scan scheduled, to be safe.

8 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Can still hear a murmur, so will try another dose of indocin before tomorrow's echo. Results will show whether the drug helped close the PDA

7 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
NP says Nic is doing so well he doesn't need another head scan for weeks. Will check heart on Monday. Still majorly cute.

6 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Faith got to take home a piece of his bedding, should help with milk production.

6 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Going off minimal stimulation at 12a, so will start repositioning him every 4h. On his side now. Looks tuckered out.

6 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Patent ductus arteriosus: Artery to bypass the lungs while in utero that fails to close after birth. Typical prob w/preemies

6 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Needed a second echocardiogram to confirm it's okay to close his PDA. Still peeing like a villain.

6 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Faith got to take Nic's temperature and change his diaper. Woot! He begins his heart meds tonight in 3 doses to try and correct his murmur.

6 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nurse says Nic is being boring, which is OK w/her. O2 is up a bit. Will probably begin heart meds today.

5 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Since he's been doing so well with his respirator and his blood gasses, Nic probably won't need the surgery, can't know for sure yet.

5 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Still awesome with respirator, O2 normal. No official read on heart echo, should be tomorrow. Might need meds or surgery, or might not.

5 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
We will be able to start holding Nic sometime next week, after the "minimum stimulation" for his first week. Can't wait!

5 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
All of Nic's nurses have been impressed with how well he has been doing, especially considering his circumstances.

5 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Heart ultrasound to assess his murmur, will get results later today. Very alert. Stared at Faith for a good 5 min! Still super adorable.

5 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Doing well. Probably moving to CPAP today to start breathing on own, machine to back him up. Has heart murmur, will give him meds to help.

4 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Still super strong on the ventilator, so will start him on minimum support to see how he'd do w/o. 1 lb 6 oz now, mostly fluid lost. normal

4 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Jake & Faith home from hospital, missing the chance to go see Nic whenever they want. Updates coming as fast as they can get them.

4 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic is on a different ventilator because he's doing so well. Just got his first taste of mother's milk! Still going strong.

4 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic's having another good day. O2 is good, blood/glucose good. We'll visit him at 2:00, and then go home.

3 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic won't be able to start suckling until about 32 weeks, but he'll start breast milk in a few days.

3 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Faith got to put her hands on Nic to help calm him down. O2 & glucose still good, giving sterile water to bring down sodium. All's well.

3 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Brain scan didn't show bleeding, glucose down (good), O2 down (good), and starting to use diaphragm. Heard murmur, keeping eye on heart

3 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Anyone wanting to come up to visit Faith, tonight's best. No visitors planned and Jake will be rehearsing in Magna. Call or text Faith.

3 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic is back under phototherapy to help out with bruises he sustained at birth. Still no results from his brain scan.

3 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
 Head scan routine. He'll get another at 7 days and again at 30 days.

3 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob

3 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic had a brain scan this morning to check for bleeding. No results yet. Oxygen levels are good. He opened BOTH his eyes when we saw him.

2 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic's oxygen levels are better; he opened his right eye briefly, though only Jake was fast enough to see it. Still stable.

2 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Picture of Nic without his mask! Look at that Clark nose!http://pic.twitter.com/2VsMwzll

2 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic is off of phototherapy. Good news. They're watching his high oxygen levels. Should be at 21% but is at 40% right now.

2 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
After the blessing, Faith reached in and touched Nic briefly on his head.

1 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Garret and Jake are going to give him a blessing.

1 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic is getting 1st blood transfusion tonight. Perfectly normal for his age.

1 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
All in all, he is still doing good!

1 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Just visited Nic. Skin is less pink; nurse thinks he'll need blood transfusion in the next couple days, which is normal.

1 Jan Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Spent New Year in bed. We both slept really well! Our OB came this morning and says Nic is still doing good.

31 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Baby Nic is still stable. All vitals and numbers look good. We're looking forward to a good night's sleep.

31 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Faith has visited the baby for the first time. She likes him! She really, really likes him!

31 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Baby Nic is still doing good. Medicated for a drop in blood pressure - not a lot else otherwise.

31 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Faith was able to get up and walk around a little. She'll get to see the baby this afternoon!

31 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob

31 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Finally a picture. http://pic.twitter.com/voBK1CNO

31 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Jake is going to Magna to get out and shower. Nic looks good, the nurse is taking great care of him!

31 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Still breathing on ventilator. Brad and Jake just finished blessing. Color is good, all things considered. Pictures coming soon. ~TBP

31 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic stable. Patches on eyes protect during photo therapy to clear up bilirubin and bruising. Feeding glucose through umbilical vein. ~TBP

31 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Brad took picture with phone. Coming soon. Jake and Bradley going in to bless now. ~TBP

31 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Jake just woke from a short nap. No new word on Nic. ~TBP

31 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
In the future, people will be allowed to see Nic one at a time with Jake as escort. ~TBP.

31 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic was born c-section. He was pretty far down so it was a bit hard to reach him. That's how he got bruised. No one has seen him yet. ~TBP

31 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
NOTE: they didn't measure Nic's length. It's too stressful to stretch him out. ~TBP.

31 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
1 # 10 oz. Nic couldn't breathe at first. Heart stopped twice. Did chest compressions. Breathing now in ventilator. ~TBP.

31 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Faith's moved to special care for recovery. Still trying to get IVs into Nic, probably another 30 mind.

31 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nic was sad at first but fine now. He's in a ventilator and is bruised a little bit. Mom is sleepy, but ok.

31 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nicolas Jacob Clark was born about 4:15 and has team of doctors working on him. Mom is fine.

31 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Going to OR to deliver.

31 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Dilated to 5. Doing assessments to see whether or to steroid or delivery. Baby breached.

31 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Faith's contractions are becoming more painful and a little more frequent. Prayers, please!

30 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Faith got to eat dinner while Jake salivated on the sidelines. Watching Jeopardy.

30 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Nurse: Both Faith and the baby are looking good.

 30 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Faith & baby are still doing good. Accepting brief visits in small numbers. Contact Jake if interested.

30 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Mama and Papa Clark are going to rest for a couple of hours. If you'd like to visit Faith, contact Jake after 4:00.

30 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Ultrasound looked good. Faith is ruptured, but NOT in labor!

30 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Last part of tweet...The waiting game begins!

30 Dec Jake & Faith Clark ‏@Jaithob
Faith is dilated, they think, to 1.5 or 2. She will stay here until the baby's born, no matter what. May or may not be today. The waitin ...