Jolenes COMPLETE Journey (TTC, Pregnancy and NOAH)

This is LOOONG! Read what you want or read the whole thing, its complete with slideshows from OPKS, HPTs, Belly Shots all the way till the end, Ultrasounds, and Pictures of Noah and some videos. Hope you enjoy and hope the whole thing posts, it was 11pages on word! Thanks again for reading, and hope this helps you in some way or another!

IN THE BEGINNING:

Im 23 and was TTC (Trying to Conceive) #1 from March 2007 - March 2008 found out I was pregnant on March 13th, 2008 (conceived on March 1st, 2008), after miscarrying on January 31st 2008 @ 5 weeks pregnant.

Found out I have PCOS (Polycystic ovarian syndrome) August 20th, 2007, and found out I wasnt ovulating from March till I got put on Clomid in September, so about 6 months of trying and couldnt have gotten pregnant. I had to take Prometrium to start all this out and induce my period, because when I went back to the doctor after telling me to wait a few weeks and see what happens I was CD45 (CD=cycle day) and nothing, so they induced my period.

Round 1 Clomid @ 50mgs Taken CD4-8, cycle started September 22nd(CD1). Ovulated CD15, didnt get pregnant.

Round 2 Clomid @ 50mgs taken CD4-8, cycle started October 20th (CD1). Ovulated CD17, didnt get pregnant, but Progesterone level was awesome, 22.2 on 7DPO

Round 3 Clomid @ 50mgs taken CD4-8, cycle started November 19th, did NOT ovulate that cycle, and started Prometrium to induce my period December 14th CD26.

Round 4 Clomid @ 100mgs taken CD3-7, cycle started December 27th. Ovulated CD17, GOT PREGNANT, progesterone was 24.3 on 7DPO, lost the baby @ 5weeks pregnant on January 31st.

SYMPTOMS: Well when my BBT Temp shot up on 12DPO when usually it drops, I knew something was up, so I tested and got my very faint BFP. Went in for blood test and it came back negative. Kept testing each day and still got positives. Couldn’t go back in because we went on a ski trip, and the miscarriage happened the day we got back. Other then my temp spiking my Boobs were VERY sore, and usually after 10DPO or so they stop being sore, but they continued, which was another sign. I started to get a nasty cold as well, other then that was fine.

Round 5 Clomid @ 100mgs taken CD5-9, cycle started January 31st. Ovulated super late CD31, because of the miscarriage from Round 4, and starting Clomid immediately after the miscarriage probably is what caused my cycle to be messed up, as usually after a miscarriage the following cycle is usually irregular.

Progesterone level was 14.3 on 6DPO, which they had me start Prometrium as soon as I got my BFP and took until 12weeks pregnant.

Good thing I waited to ovulate, because I was going to start Prometrium to induce my period on CD30 if I didn’t get a positive OPK that day, and guess what 1 my doctor was out of the office so they wouldn’t prescribe it to me until that Monday, which would have been CD33, but I got a POSITIVE OPK that afternoon of CD30, I couldn’t believe it. I for sure ovulated on CD31 as I had all the MAJOR ovulation pains, and I had a bad cough, and everytime I coughed I felt like my ovaries were going to pop out.

We got Pregnant Round 5, finally with one that wants to hold on. We found out on Thursday March 13th that indeed I was pregnant. I was 12DPO that day we found out, and was still cautious as to what happened last time, but had a great feeling about the whole thing.

SYMPTOMS: Temp shot up on 12DPO like it did the last round, which up until that happened I thought this isn’t it, how could it be, then I woke up on 12DPO took my temp and it was a big rise, and I started shaking. Went and tested and faint but there BFP. I also started to get a cold AGAIN just like the last time, was sneezing a lot. Boobs were extremely sore, which they were of course after ovulation until about 6DPO, and then stopped, and picked back up again around 9DPO, but once they continued and got worse I had a feeling something might be up. I didn’t want to eat lots of chicken anymore, or steak just didn’t taste right to me. Other then that nothing really until I was 6-7weeks when I started to feel sick in the mornings or all day and getting headaches and all that, but that’s about it.

Here is the link to my BBT Chart from the months I got pregnant, since now they only allow you to put up 2 charts, used to be 5. The first one is the overlay from all the months after ovulation, then the other 2 are the rounds I got pregnant

http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1c03f3

OPK and CHART SLIDESHOW



HPT SLIDESHOW



PREGNANCY DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS

Went to our 1st doctor appointment on April 3rd, 6weeks 5days pregnant. Got an ultrasound and baby is measuring as he/she should. We got to SEE the hearbeat via the ultrasound and it was 130bpm.

Feeling pretty good, just tired some more, and don’t want lots of foods that I wanted before, but im managing. I still cannot believe we are FINALLY here and that WE ARE PREGNANT! It seems so unbelievable to me after the journey we went through. This truly is an amazing miracle and blessing and gift from God, and there aren’t enough words to say how greatful and thankful I am to finally be pregnant and to finally be welcoming my first child into this world around November 22nd, so long as everything goes well, which I will take care of myself as best as possible. No caffeine for the most part ESPECIALLY in the first trimester, I will try and maintain a healthy eating habit, although right now I feel like all I can get down are cheese its and stuff like that, but once I start feeling better I will get a better eating habit. I will try not to eat lots of junk food, which I think im pretty good at pre pregnancy, we will see with pregnancy.

Thank you again for holding on like glue little one and I sure am proud of you and so is your daddy!

Went to our 2nd appointment on May 6th, 11weeks 3days pregnant. We got to hear the babys heartbeat for the first time via doppler and it was soo beautiful and I have it saved on my phone. It was 160bpm. Got my cultures, I think thats the name for it done, and blood pressure which was excellent, and weight checked which I actually lost a pound, I was SHOCKED. Cervix he said is perfect and he said my uterus is happy and is expanding as it should...haha.

Ready to hit the Second Trimester, everything has been going great though, just been tired, not wanting certain foods, sick off and on but other then that no complaints at all, im just super excited 

Went to our 3rd appointment on June 13th, 16weeks 6days pregnant, just had my downs syndrome blood testing done and weight check, and got to hear the heartbeat which now is 138BPM. I was measuring good and lost 3 pounds so far. Found out a week later that the downs syndrome blood test came back normal and that he is just fine, going by the test and especially going by my age 23.

Im feeling great, Second Trimester has been treating me well, been getting the last bit of stuff done around the house before the big move, and im very excited to find out what you are, my bet is BOY, thought girl the whole time, until that little heartbeat of yours dropped. You’re a boy aren’t you 

Also been feeling little pops and bubbles here and there, not sure if gas or if you, but I think its you. Im pretty confident it is.

Went to our 4th appointment on June 30th, 19weeks 2days pregnant, it was the BIG appointment for the measurements and finding out the sex. Well the second she put the probe on my belly, I said no need to tell me what it is I already know. She asked how do you know? I said because I can tell. She said well what is it then, I said im 100% sure that IT’S A BOY. She said you are 100% right, he is a boy. She said she would bet hers and the offices paycheck on this one…haha. He measured great, only thing she couldn’t get was his 4 chambers of his heart which I will get done at my next appointment on July 28th. I gained 3 pounds, so I gained back the 3 I lost, so they are counting up 3 from that point.

So happy to find out what you are, im so excited you are a boy, now daddy can have his little side kick to teach how to play golf, soccer, tennis, everything. You are going to be a blast and we are soo excited to meet you.

We are making the move today as well so im excited about that as well, hope everything goes great!

Feeling wonderful, and full of energy also had my first taste of caffeine in FOREVER @ this appointment, well actually 2 days before I was sipping on daddys Mountain dew, but other then that no caffeine for mommy, I will have a few here and there but I know how bad it is for you if I were to drink it all the time. Ready to get into the new house, and start your room, and just enjoy that before you get here. You make mommy so proud already and you aren’t even here. You have been moving a little more, nothing that we can feel from the outside yet, but I can feel it. Its so strange but yet so reassuring and I love it! Thank you!

Went to our 5th Appointment on July 28th, 23weeks 2days pregnant, we got to see Noah again, since they didnt get the 4 chambers of his heart the last time, and everything is looking great. He was very shy and didnt want to show his face to much, but got a few pictures. Still a boy for sure..haha, no denying that one, the goods are attached to the crouch area and everything looks where it needs to be, no questions asked. I gained 3 more pounds, now im at 6 pounds total.

Im feeling excellent, loving the new house still getting settled in couldn’t ask for anything more. So happy this has been a great pregnancy and that you are treating mommy so nicely.

I felt you move from the outside @ 20weeks exactly, and I think it was a fluke, as I was laying on the couch because I didn’t feel it much after that until 22weeks exactly when your daddy felt it as well. Amazing! We have been feeling it more and more, but nothing much you can see if you just look at the tummy, but I know those arm rolls and leg rolls are coming, and a great present for later in the third trimester…cant wait!

Went to our 6th Appointment on August 25th 27weeks 2days pregnant, just had to get my RH- shot, not so bad, Glucose screening passed with flying colors, weight which was up 12 pounds total this pregnancy, up 6 from last appointment but that’s also because I switched appointments from 9am, to 11:30am and I have had my breakfast bar and a 30oz thing of water, so im thinking if I went in at my old times (since now they will be @ 1130 everytime), that I would have only gained 3-4 pounds but either way im happy. Measuring great and so far so good. Heartbeat was 150 something, I think it was from the drink and stuff.

Feeling great minus the shot that I had to have and blood drawn and finger pricked and that daddy wasn’t there to support me since he was home sick, poor thing.

These past weeks have flown by I cant believe I start my every 2 weeks now. I have been feeling great and cant complain about a thing, also getting somewhat of my old eating habits back and wanting good stuff, like chicken again, but not all kinds, still working on it.

You are moving around a good bit, Joey and Jennifer felt you move for the first time as well around 27weeks. You are so much fun, cant wait until I see the whole tummy moving and stuff, that’s going to be crazy!

Went to our 7th appointment on September 12th, 29weeks 6days, starting to go every 2 weeks now. Basic appointment, blood pressure good, didn’t gain any weight from the 6th appointment to this appointment, so still only up 12 pounds. Measuring right at 29-30weeks. Heartbeat was 140 and kind of soft, it was near the pubic bone on the right side, and this means head down position from what I have read, but the softer it is means he is not facing the right direction, im sure he will turn around. Got my questions answered on the stretching pains on my left side, and occasionally on my right side. Its round ligament and its normal but it hurts so badly, she said if they don’t go away in another week or 2, I need to let them know, as they have been going on since August 28th (27weeks 5days).

Minus the Round Ligament pain I have been feeling good, cant really do much because of it, so been taking it easy these past 2 weeks. Oh well its nice to take it easy at times. Your room is getting complete and it has been painted thanks to Grandma, furniture has been set up for a while, and it looks great!

Also during this time I quit drinking caffeine basically all together as I know how bad it is for you, I haven’t had much at all, only weekends I would have maybe 1 or 2 cokes or mountain dews, but usually not during the weeks at all. Im going to limit myself to 1 or 2 here and there, but again that will only be on weekends, if I have any at all, and once I start breastfeed well I know I cant drink it then either or very little, but after that, ohhhh its on. I cant wait to have a REAL coffee! I love the decaff it tastes great to me, but I cant wait to have my real coffee to wake me up once you are off the boobs 

Gosh you are so active when it comes to moving around, you have started to make the whole tummy bounce around and jolt from side to side. Still haven’t seen any elbows go across or legs, but that’s not for a few more weeks, and im ok with that, but your dad on the other hand doesn’t want to see that and will probably FREAK out, so make sure you do it A LOT around him 

Went to our 8th appointment on September 26th, 31weeks 6days pregnant and it was pretty basic, basic enough I told Brannon a couple days before that he doesn’t need to come back until my 36week appointment and on. Just checked my weight, and I gained 4 pounds from last appointment, up to a total of 16pounds. Measuring exactly where I need to be. Blood pressure was perfect as well. Heartbeat was STRONG and LOUD at this appointment @ 150bpm, and its on the right side of my pubic bone, which means he is head down still, and from what I read at this stage the louder it is that means he is facing the right way for birth, but the softer it is, it means he might have turned his body and facing the wrong way for birth, but either way head down, and I feel confident that I will be able to delivery vaginally even if he is faced the wrong way, they can just turn him around.

The round ligament pains are basically gone, I will get them here and there, but not often at all, thank goodness I’m feeling great, and Noah is moving all over the place, I think he has been head down since like 28weeks, but he sure packs in a good kick A LOT. Rolls his legs all around the top of my belly. He is an active little boy, but he does sleep a lot as well. Your mural has been started as well (32weeks 1day, on a Sunday thanks to Jennifer). Its looking great and you are going to love it when its complete. It’s a very special gift for you to keep you hopefully entertained in the mornings giving mommy just a few more minutes of sleep 

Also wanted to add that im starting to see little outlines of what I think is your knee or something, but im not sure, as much as I feel like you are coming out of my skin and that I know if I look down im going to see you sticking out atleast 2 inches, I don’t see much at all, but I know that towards the end I will be able to tell that its your foot or knee. Im thinking maybe around 34-36weeks I will start seeing that. Sooo excited, but again daddy thinks its kinda creepy, not mommy 

Went to our 9th appointment on October 10th, 33weeks 6days, gained 18 pounds total so far, had to be checked for dilation because of you dropping @ 33weeks 3days. I was 1CM dilated and no thinning out. They put me on partial bedrest for the weekend until my appointment on Monday. Went to the doctor on Monday and im still @ 1CM but starting to thin out a bit. Dr. Salley didn’t seem to concerned and say go back to doing everything I was before, if Noah is going to come he is going to come, there is no stopping him.

So far as of 35weeks 5days, everything is going great. You keep getting lower and lower, and the kicks just get further and further down my belly. Thank goodness its not under my ribs anymore. Stretch marks are getting a little worse, still in the same spot under my belly button. Hurts to sleep on right side, and gets annoying always sleeping on left side. Im peeing every 1-2 hours. You are great at night to mommy, you sleep through the whole night it seems, hope you are like that when you come out. The nursery is getting complete as for the mural, everything else is done. We are do an organizing system in your closet because you have so many clothes! Wont be long Noah and you will be here, I cannot believe it! I love you soo much!!!!!!

Went to our 10th appointment on October 24th, 35weeks 6days, 1CM, thinning, Station -2. Weight gain total 18 pounds, everything is wonderful! Starting to get pelvic pain though that hurts, but its only at night.

Went to our 11th appointment on October 31st, 36weeks 6days, 1CM, thinning, Station -2, weight gain total 24 pounds, things are going great! Same pelvic pain at night, but not as bad.

Went to our 12th appointment on November 7th, 37weeks 6days, 1CM, thinning, station -2, weight gain total 26 pounds. Feeling well and things are going well. Pelvic pain is getting a lot better, just ready.

Went to our 13th appointment on November 14th, 38weeks 6days, 1CM, thinning, Station -2, weight gain total 25.5 pounds. Feeling well, just ready to meet you, been getting small contractions off and on.

Went to our 14th appointment on November 19th, 39weeks 4days, 2CM, 80% effaced, Station -1, induction date set for 11/25 (40w3d). So happy that we are so close to meeting you! I cant wait!!

Went to a sorta kinda 15th Appt on November 24th, 40weeks 2days. This will tie in with my labor and delivery story. I just want to state that I had the best pregnancy and cant wait to do it all over again in a few years.

First I will show you some pictures

MY PREGNANCY PICTURES SLIDESHOW



LABOR AND DELIVERY STORY & RECOVERY, NICU and GET TO GO HOME

It all started out that morning I woke up with worse contractions then the 2 weeks that I have been having them, they were sparatic but it was all leading up to this point, and me not having to be induced. Woke up that morning about 8am, with some contractions but took a shower and they went lightened up a bit, got ready and then called hubby to talk with him for a little while like always. I was on the phone with him for about 45 minutes, I think from like 9:15-10 or so. The whole time I was getting contractions about every 3-5minutes. I wasn’t writing them down, just looking at the clock everytime, and finally I go I might need to jot this down. So I did and they were about every 3-5 minutes like I thought, and about 45seconds long. I said Brannon I think its time, a few times, but the last time I said I cant wait any longer we need to go to the hospital I do think this is it. They weren’t painful by all means, and I have a very high pain tolerance, so when Brannon got here he didn’t think I was really in labor just having contractions. I got to the doctors office I think around 12:30, and the doctor that ended up deliverying Noah, Dr. Ridenhour (BEST Doc ever besides Dr. Salley), even said to me later in the day after they knew I was in labor, that she said when I walked in, there is no way she is in labor she is to calm. So anyways they put us in an exam room, we waited for about 10 or so minutes, and Brannon was on his cell on the internet and said a couple times there is just no way, and I said maybe not but something is going on, they are coming every 3-5minutes I know that, they sometimes took my breath away, but again it wasn’t painful. So Dr. Ridenhour came in and checked me. Remember @ my 14th week appt, I was finally 2CM after being 1CM for about 6weeks or so. So I got there and I was 3CM, so they put me up to a monitor to check my contractions and Noahs heartrate. To cool to watch that machine, because it would show when a contraction was coming and of course I could feel them but again it wasn’t to bad just took my breath away. So they came in to check about 20 minutes later and pulled off the paper took it back to Dr. Ridenhour and she wanted to watch me an hour longer, but said they are for sure every 3-5 minutes some were ranging straight on 2 minutes for a while. So they came back in and got the paper about 30 minutes later, she said bring her into an exam room I want to check her, if she is past 3CM I want to admit her to L&D, I get in there and im 4CM, so we got admitted, and thankfully we had our bags packed and with us. I was texting and calling people like crazy and shaking in disbelief that this is happening. Our parents had NO IDEA we were even thinking we were in labor as I didn’t want to call ANYONE on a false alarm, and surprisingly I didn’t I waited until I knew for sure. So we called them first and they were in SHOCK, we said we are in labor and they said how do you know for sure, we said well we just left the doctors office and are on our way to being admitted into our room, they were all so shocked but happy and on there way up there. I texted Lori to let her know and she texts me back she is excited and then not to long after says your never going to believe this but im being admitted and induced due to low amniotic fluid, im like HOLY CRAP. Lori and I were 5days apart in pregnancy, and we talked probably 20times a day in emails and some on the phone, we are super close, and now are children will only be a day apart.

We get checked into our room right away probably around 2 I believe it was, and I get into the clothes and get in the bed, they come in and ask about the epi and said sure go ahead and have him come in whenever he can, as I was getting worn out from contractions, I know I could have done it, but my uterus was contracting under my ribs and was pushing my ribs out and that’s what freaking hurt! So about 30minutes to an hour later the anesthesiologist comes in to give me my epi, and I was 5CM then, and they made sure everything was running right, and then after that was all cleared and working, they broke my water. Noah had gone to the bathroom so they let us know that the NICU team would be in there at delivery which I knew happened A LOT. They let everyone back in the room, and it was basically just a waiting game, and making me roll from side to side about every hour or so, then checking and I started to make no progress at all. Was on Pitocin from when they broke my water, and it wasn’t really helping. They had to up the thing 6times from the original time. FINALLY around 10pm they said I was 9CM and it would be very soon. Came back in around 945 and I was 10CM, and they said if you feel the urge to push please let us know we will be right around the corner, and let everyone back in the room. I think I had about 6 people in the room with us. My Parents, Brannons Parents, 2 of my best friends Amber and Michaela, and of course Brannon. Brannon knew that them telling me if I had the urge to push that I wouldn’t say a word with everyone in there, but he never said that to me until later…haha. Well I had the urge to push and I didn’t say a word, waited for the nurse and stuff to come in and tell everyone its time yall need to go to the waiting room. So then I said ok I have the urge to push. Pushing was a chore, but so much fun. The first push of every round after it I felt super dizzy and sick, then the second push when I got to take a deep breath felt so much better, and the third push I was ready to stop and relax. I would always shut my eyes after the 3rd push and relax until the next round. I pushed for about 30 minutes, and they had me at an incline so when Noah came out I could see him basically come RIGHT out. It was so beautiful and he was born at 11:20 on November 24th, 2008, 7 pounds 9 ounces, and 20 inches long. Was healthy as could be but I didn’t get to hold him for the first probably 20 minutes. Brannon stayed in there until they were done stitching me up, so basically 30 minutes or more, until he went out and told everyone oh yeah he was born 30-45 minutes ago, but he was great and was just there for me!

Brannon got McDonalds a little while after he was born and of course we didn’t get to eat until going on 2:30AM, when we finally got moved to our recovery room. I was going to do where Noah stayed with us 24/7 but at the last minute I changed my mind, and im kind of glad I did it was nice to get SOME rest, they did bring him in every 3 hours to feed though, but it was great. We kept him all day and sent him back in around 10pm at night. We were supposed to stay until Wednesday, we had him on a Monday. But the day we were going home his temp was fluctuating to much and they didn’t want to release him. My doctor said if they don’t release Noah, Jolene is not being released and I will sign off saying that she isn’t able to leave yet. So that was super great, my real doctor is just the best guy ever! Well we didn’t get to go home, and stayed another night. That night we decided we wanted Noah in there with us the whole night since we were supposed to be home and taking care of him on our own. At 4:30AM Thursday morning (Thanksgiving Day), the day we were supposed to go home again. He started having seizures in my arms while I was breastfeeding him. He finally got to feeding around 4:25 after an hour of fighting it, and then about 5 minutes into it he just stopped, and started having this twitch, it was so weird I just watched him wondering what in the heck is this, do I call the nurse or what. THANK GOD the Nursery nurse came in right as it started to check to make sure we woke up to feed and stuff, and I let her know that he was eating and just stopped and started to do this, and she looked at him said let me hold him, and put him in his rolling thing, and said I believe he is having a seizure I have to take him to the nursery asap. So off Noah went. Brannon was sleeping the whole time until I slammed my arm over to him and woke him up. He said whats wrong, where is Noah? I said he had a seizure and they took him, and he said WHAT, and I was just BAWLING after that. Then my nurse came in to do a routine check, she didn’t know this happened explained it to her, and they said if you need anything let us know, as the all of them knew I was fine and was supposed to be discharged we were just staying because of Noah. Well finally after about an hour the nursery nurse came in with Noah, and said he had about 3 more back in the nursery (Im crying now just thinking about that, and how scared we were). So she said you guys will have to say goodbye to him for now we have no choice but to admit him to the NICU, he will be in very good hands there, and he is going to be in room 11, heck if I knew what room 11 meant, all NICUs I have been to were like nurserys, not rooms, but our hospital is the first here to do a NICU where each child has there own room, super nice, and it really makes it easier since your not comparing other babies or hearing horrible things going wrong with other ones and stuff.

He got admitted to NICU at 6AM, and we didn’t know anything until 7:15AM, as they told us to call then since they were switching shifts and to let the doctors and nurses get up to date with each other, which I totally understood. Finally they said just come on up here, so we went, and we scrub in and all that fun stuff for 3 minutes, and we go back to his room, and I see my son in an incubator and I LOST it. I mean I didn’t stop crying from his seizure until well that whole day I was a mess. It was just really really hard. They said we could get him out of the incubator at any time so I held him and again he had a seizure in my arms. So after that I didn’t hold him probably until the next day, Brannon did EVERYTHING, even in recovery before this he didn’t everything except breastfeed, he truly is an amazing man!

Anyways we were in there until he turned 1week old so for about 5days, he had EEG ran, MRI, and CAT Scan. They wanted him to be seizure free for 48-72hours before releasing him, and I was 100% fine with that, I just wanted him to be ok, I didn’t want this to happen again, and didn’t care how long we stayed there. We truly had an amazing experience with the nurses and doctors from L&D, Recovery, NICU, they were all truly AMAZING and so nice and wonderful. Noah made it 72 hours with no seizures, and I was so thankful. When he did have seizures, his oxygen, heartrate, or respitory, never fell below what it should be at his age, which was good, he was on monitors the whole time we were there, and you get so used to those and knowing they can catch something in an instant that coming home it was like, where are the monitors.

We got to come home on December 1st around 7pm. He had been over 72hours without seizures, and we got the results back on the CAT scan which is the reason we were waiting so long on that Monday. Between the MRI and CAT scan of course they showed basically the same stuff the CAT scan just more in detail. He had a hemmorage on the right side of his brain and it was a good amount of bleeding. They don’t know if it caused damage yet but if it did its more of a silent part of the brain, if it had been any further over to the right it would have been where his motor skills are and he could have had cerbal paulsy. Also that day in the morning they did an ultrasound, because he has a skin tag on his ear, they were worried he might have something wrong with his kidneys, since when a baby is forming the ear and kidneys are forming at the same time, so if something is wrong with one there might be something wrong with the other. They were right, he had fluid around one of his kidneys. Thankfully that’s all cleared up or almost cleared up, just 1 more checkup in April to make sure its 100% gone. Poor thing had to have a catheter inserted into him a few weeks ago to make sure it wasn’t something else going wrong, but it just looks like it was a fluke and some extra fluid in there, that’s clearing on its own, thank goodness!

He truly is amazing and wonderful and thank you for taking the time out to read my WHOLE story, its super long I know, but even if you didn’t read it all I hope some parts of it helped you.

We find out more tomorrow if Noahs going to be ok in the brain hemmorage as his CAT Scan is in the morning, and we will know more after that, and find out if we can start taking him off his seizure meds. He hasn’t had one since his second day in the NICU, so that’s great! Its still scary at times, but he is a wonderful baby, laughs and plays just as he should at his age, and just amazes us EVERYDAY. We are very blessed to have had a WONDERFUL child like Noah.

Some SLIDESHOWS of NOAH, from the NICU to 8weeks old





SOME VIDEOS

His room



Bathtime



Cooing