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6 Months of Jackson Nicholas

Our sweet boy was 6 months old on December 1st and we rang in his birthday at Blank Children's Hospital. 

He gave us a big scare on November 29th! He had been fighting a cold for a few days and began struggling with breathing. After an ambulance ride to our in-town hospital, and another ambulance ride to Blank Children's Hospital he was in much better shape, but we stayed overnight to watch his oxygen. It has been a scary few days, and I think it will be weeks before I sleep soundly at night again. We are praising God for answered prayers of health, and praying it continues for the ENTIRE family. 

Here's a more fun update about Jack and what's new with him.  

Jackson likes:

  • Loves to giggle at daddy and big brother
  • Being in the thick of the action; where his people are, that's where he wants to be. 
  • Milky 
  • Jack loves to be read to.

Jackson dislikes:

  • Jack does not like when I walk past him and don't pick him up. He kicks his legs, and we joke that it's like he's saying "uhh...hello?! Don't you see me?!"
  • At the moment, solids. He is not a huge fan! 

Eating:

  • This month we tried oatmeal cereal, avocadoes, sweet potatoes, apples and bananas, and Jack is NOT a fan. He pushes them out of his mouth and gags. With all of his recent health complications our pediatrician advised us to put solids on hold for a bit, and I don't think that will hurt Jack's feelings at all. 😉

Sleeping: 

  • This was the month that Jack really consolidated naps and is taking 2-3 longer naps a day. Hooray!

Activities:

  • Jack would really love to be able to crawl but just hasn't quite figured it out. He rolls all over the place trying to be in the action, and can propel himself in a circle. Yesterday he got up on all fours for about a half a second.
  • He is working on sitting up, but is still a bit wobbly! 
  • There aren't any signs of teeth coming in quite yet. 
  • He loves to play Pat-a-Cake, be sung to, and be entertained by his big brother. 😊
  • Jack really discovered his feet this month. He loves to pull and tug on them. 
We are hoping (and praying!) that this next month of his is a little less eventful and full of good health! We can't wait to celebrate his first Christmas. Here are some of my favorite pictures from the last month: 









This was taken in the very early morning hours on November 30th. Sweet boy perked up after some oxygen and IV fluids. He spent most of this night pulling out his oxygen tubing, and the nurses kept saying "we can tell this one is a fighter!" Jack got complimented on his big blue eyes more times than we could count during his time at Blank.


Fast forward to today, and we've got a much healthier boy. Thanks be to God! 

Here are Jack's other monthly updates: 







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