we have been back at Riley

We have been back at Riley know for 8 days. Jackson is doing well. If you want specific updates check out his Caringbridge site. He is doing well. there is a chance he might get to leave the hospital today. But do to having to be back here on Friday we aren't coming home right away. That way in case something would happen...we are still 5 blocks from Riley. It will help me sleep better.

Bumbo seat and prep for Riley

Jackson got to try out his first bumbo seat a couple of weeks ago during his first steps appointment and it was too stinkin' cute. the back of it works as a headrest for my little guy. I think these pics are way to cute. It looks like he is pulling his pant legs up too. Way too cute!!!

Look how pudgy I look. the double chin and everything. It has been hard this week and last not having a visit from the nurse and having no idea how he is gaining weight. All I know is the kid is getting heavy. I don't know how the mom's do it that have there babies start out at 8-10 pounds. We will know soon enough I guess.. We have our first appointment tomorrow morning at 8am. then we will be in full swing. Thanks everyone for your prayers they are well felt. We will keep everyone updated on www.caringbridge.org/visit/jacksonschrock through his surgery and recovery.

So much to be thankful for this year......

It was wonderful having my family here for Thanksgiving. I accomplished cooking my first

turkey. It looked and tasted good. Quite amazing the prep work that goes into planning to have 1o people at your house for Thanksgiving. It is definitely an expensive grocery bill. That is for sure. It was great having them all here and having them see and hold Jackson for the first time. We also got to have Jackson's dedication while they were all here. Unfortunately we didn't get a picture of the whole clan but the memory is stuck in my head

It was not only wonderful to share this with our families but also with our church family as well. They have been such a huge part of Little Jack's life so far that it was fitting that they were all part of us dedicating him too. Erin also shared the song that was inspired by baby Jackson. It is simply amazing what God can do. This song means alot to Adrian and I. It is amazing to us that someone could have such insight into what has been rushing through our heads since the day our little one was born. Thoughts that we never shared with anyone. It is one of those things that could only be God. The day was great! My parents travel was safe and we got to spend the afternoon with Adrian's family too. So much to be thankful for and to celebrate.

Vikings #1 Fan

Uncle Jeremy I need a Vikings outfit that fits me. It takes two of me to fill this one. IT is sooo funny mom rolled the sleeves over 3-4 times and my little legs barely make the calf area. But It is 6-9 months...mom didn't think I would be able to wear it next season. So we tried to make it work. Doesn't look like it is helping the Vikings against the packers today.
I Believe I would need two if not three of my heads to fill this hood. It is huge!!!

I guess as big as I am I'm just not big enough.

Is this what are saturday nights have become?

jackson and dad spent the day on saturday watching FOOTBALL of course. Adrian was so excited that his purdue onsie sort of fit him so he put it on. If he doesn't wear it now...it won't fit next season. So we put the whole outfit on from head to toe...But dad wasn't satisfied. Until.......
his son was posed in a threepoint stance. Like my kid is going to be big enough to play on the line in a football game. I think we will stick to golf, tennis, maybe baseball. But my little man will get creamed on the football field. anyway I have to admit it is a cute picture. Look at him hold that head up. But then the evening came and jackson was asleep so mom and dad decided to spend some quality time, but is this what are saturday nights have become?

Adrian decided he wanted to make cookies together. So we made cookies and while they were baking I made a hotdish with some homemade tomato sauce...it was fun making my own spegetti sauce. I might try it again sometime. I will say my hubby is not a clean baker, nor an organized one. check out that counter. Have a great weekend. If you get bored you might try baking with you spouse...haha!!

Randominities

Well I have to say life has been a bit crazy. I started back to work part time from home, on top of feeding my kid every three hours. I have a feeling after only two days of this that I must be crazy. On the days that he sleeps I am so tired from being up at night that I want to sleep and if that is not the case the house is such a mess i can't work anyway, or at least not until I clean it up. So basically it is a catch 22.

Jackson is doing well, still has a stuffed up nose but the doc says it is not an infection it is caused by his feeding tube. So until december I guess my child is not going to breathe well through his nose and mom and dad are not going to sleep well. Now that is something to look forward to.

On a positive note. We have moved his blood work to once a week, and he has started to make his own blood, slowly, and we are very happy. MY baby is getting sooooo big. He is up to 8 lbs 12 ounces.

Adrian is swamped at work and realizing that there are going to be times he can't come with us to doc appointment. Definitely an additional stress. It is really hard for him to not be so closely involved. He has been wonderful trying to give me a break when he gets home. He even made me dinner last night.

I am preparing making a meal plan for when my side of the fam comes to visit this Thanksgiving. First time ever making the entire Feast. If you got a good recipes please share. I am looking for a colorful meal. It is going to be such a blast having everyone hear for the weekend. Can't wait. It will be the first time everyone sees Jackson too. I am so excited. This will be the first time everyone will be out here since we got married.

CAN YOU BELIEVE HOW FAST THEY GROW?

Can you believe it. Jackson is already 10 weeks old and is at 7lbs 13 oz as of last friday. The nurse comes to the house today so we will find out how much he has gained. My guess is 8 lbs. It is crazy how fast he has been gaining weight. I almost am starting to miss my little preemie.

Thanks to the gang at Oaklawn we have what we like to call the miracle swing. Jackson is demonstrating in the below pics. He will be screaming and all you have to do is turn on the music and the swing which goes side to side instead of back and forth, which I believe is key.

Then you have a content baby, just give it 2-3 minutes. It is simply amazing. I love it. It definitely helps get things accomplished during the day.

Ok it is official my baby is growing up tooo fast. Look at this little guy. Do to being born premature, everyone has been telling us, "don't worry if he is not developing as fast as you thing he should be, preemies are usually behind by about a month or two. Not our kid look at thispulling his head up at 10 weeks. Holds his head up on his own since 5 weeks.

This kid is amazing!!!!