Good morning!! 

I cannot believe this week is already here and gone...where did the time go?!  Our little warrior continues to show us just how much of a fighter he is with each day that passes!  Let's give you a quick recap of the last couple of days...

06/26/12:  3 lbs, 7 oz!

06/27/12: 3 lbs, 8 oz!  It's time for a three and a half pound party dance!

 

06/28/12: 3 lbs, 9 oz!

06/29/12: 3 lbs, 10 oz!

06/30/12: 3 lbs, 12 oz!  Happy 5 week birthday, sweet boy!

07/01/12: 3 lbs, 14 oz!

Can you even believe our handsome little one is already up to 3 lbs, 14 oz?!  He has gained nearly two pounds during his stay in the NICU.  Last Saturday, we had to ask Owen's nurse to cut off his wrist and ankle bracelets because we thought they looked a little too tight.  It was a moment we will never forget...seeing those bracelets being cut off because his arm and leg were "too chubby" to accommodate :)  

We have had lots of FaceTime/Skype dates throughout the last couple of weeks, something which Owen loves!  As he continues to grow stronger, he is becoming much more alert during his feeding times...maintaining his 'quiet alert' state while staring and smiling at us.  It is the sweetest sight to see :) 

This week we are hoping to introduce bottle feedings to Owen.  Additionally, as soon as he reaches 1800 grams (approximately 4 pounds), they will consider taking him out of his isolette and moving him into an open-air crib.  These two things are huge milestones!!  We cannot wait for the days to come when we can share with you the changes!

As we prepare for the week ahead, we continue to count our blessings and say thank you for all of the incredible things that happen every day.  Owen is truly a little miracle, and we feel so blessed to be able to share him with you.  

Have a wonderful week!  Please continue to keep Owen in your thoughts and prayers!

Hugs and kisses to you!

xoxo,

The Jamisons

Tubby Time

We're back!!

It was bath night in Owen's office, so we have a little clip to share: 

It was the first time Vince and I were left to give Owen a bath completely on our own!  

It was quite a success :)

As the weekend comes to an end, we wanted to tell you that Owen is up to....

3 pounds, 5 ounces!!  

Have a wonderful week!

Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

xoxo,

The Jamisons

Ladies Man

If these first four weeks have been any kind of insight into Owen's future, we will definitely have our hands full, because our littlest buddy is quite the ladies man!

I am not kidding when I tell you that the nurses are constantly coming by his "office" to sneak a peek because they just cannot get over how cute he is.  :)  From his blonde hair to his blue eyes to his sweet smile, he is absolutely precious.  (We might be a little biased because he is our son, but seriously, look at these pictures!)

Two months ago, if you would have asked me how I would spend our first summer in Texas, I would have told you that I would be back in Illinois for the month of June and that I would spend July preparing for Owen's arrival.  Owen's early arrival caught us all by surprise, but Vince and I will forever tell you that it has been the best surprise of our lives.  He is a miracle. So Tiny. So Perfect. So loved.

Yesterday was our baby shower (and Grandpa Tom's birthday).  We are so grateful for those of you who made it to Sublette to celebrate!  Technology is pretty amazing these days...being able to Skype into the shower and let you all meet Owen was such a special experience.  Each and every day he continues to show us just how much of a little warrior he is.  We hope you were able to capture that in the few minutes that you spent with him and that he was able to bring a smile to your face! :)

Owen continues to grow stronger with each day that passes.  Yesterday we had to ask his nurse to cut off both of his hospital bracelets because they were too tight!  Can you even believe that?!  So exciting!!!  And...he weighed in at 3 pounds, 3 ounces!

Every NICU baby is measured on Saturday nights, so last night was another big night!  I just called Owen's nurse to get the update on his new stats, but she had stepped out for breakfast so she didn't have the numbers in front of her.  Since Vince and I are going to Owen's office for lunch, I will post a new update later today with his current weight and length!  His nurse was able to tell me though, that Owen christened her into his circle of trust by pooping all over his outfit and blanket!  Such a good boy he is!  (And I think he has set a record in these last 3 days of the most outfit changes needed in between baths due to poopie diapers!  I think he just wants to make sure that there is always laundry to be done...isn't he so thoughtful?!)

We hope you all have had a wonderful weekend!  Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers!

Enjoy the sunshine.  Count your blessings.  Be grateful.

xoxo,

The Jamisons

p.s. Welcome to the world, baby Charlie!  We cannot wait to meet you!

3 lb party!

Heeellllloooo!!!

We have such exciting news to share with you...get on your party pants and dancing shoes so you can celebrate with us because Owen Vincent is 3 lbs!!!!!!!!

It's time for a three pound party dance!

WHOOPIIIDDDEEEEDDDOOO!!!

Just look at this handsome little man. 

Aunt Kitty says she can notice his chubby cheeks! :) yay!

We have been having a wonderful week!  Owen continues to put on the oz's and his feedings have again been increased (he is now eating 30 ml every 3 hours). 

Another busy day in the office...working on my feeding and growing :)

After last week's poop incident, Owen was given a new "office" to work in.  Along with his fresh and clean office, he got a new sleepy time blanket for over the top.  It lets all of his friends know that he is busy working :) 

It. Is. Adorable.

Considering how much of a poop machine our little man is, we were generously given a laundry bag to house those dirty clothes that mommy needs to clean! 

How precious is that!? 

We have lots to look forward to in the coming days...

we get to meet with the NICU speech pathologist (right up mommy's alley) and hopefully introduce bottle feedings to our little warrior!

We hope you are all having a wonderful week!  Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers.  We will send another update your way soon!

xoxo,

The Jamisons

Happy Father's Day!

Happy, Happy Father's Day!!  This was such a special day for us as Vince got to celebrate his first ever Father's Day!! :)

There is nothing more special than the bond that is shared between a father and his son.  Watching Vince interact with Owen is absolutely breathtaking...he is an amazing father and definitely a man that Owen will always look up to!  Owen and I are so very lucky that he is ours.

While visiting in the NICU today, Vince was given a special Father's Day letter, written by Matthew C., the father of a NICU baby.  I thought we would leave you with a few of his words...

"NICU Dads are special, we are unique, and we are of the rarest kind, wildly different from our fathers.  We find peace in knowing that our child has been instilled with the will to live.  Regardless of the outcome they showed up for the fight.  We support our families with the unwavering shoulders of Atlas supporting the world, not because we chose to, but because we were chosen to. And, we find peace in the simplest ways, the warmth of a warmer, the touch of a hand, the smell of our child...In the NICU miracles happen every day, even if today's miracle is nothing more than a smile that you could capture forever.  Always remember that tomorrow isn't here yet, so it can wait until it arrives.  NICU dads are a different breed, I know that, and I hope you do to."

Happy Father's Day to all of the special men in your lives and ours!  Please continue to keep Owen in your thoughts and prayers!

xoxo,

The Jamisons

p.s. Owen continues to grow with each day that passes!  He wanted you to know that this morning he weighed in at 2 lb, 15 oz!!  WOOHOO!  He is working on growing big and strong, just like his daddy, his uncles, his papa and grandpas, and his cousins!

Three Weeks Old

Happy three week birthday, handsome boy!!!You are 2 lbs 14 oz...getting bigger and stronger with each day that passes :). You get measured tonight, so tomorrow we will know just how long you are!

Yesterday you had your first big boy bath...daddy says you got to sit in the tub (bucket) and everything! Woweeh! Your aunt Christine came into town yesterday morning so she could meet you...she took some pretty awesome tubby time pictures!

 

We love you so very much and are so grateful that you are our sweet little miracle!

Happy three week birthday, love bug!

xoxo,

Mommy and Daddy

Making his family proud :)

Time for an update!

Our sweet little miracle continues to inspire us with each day that passes!  The doctors have increased his feedings, so he is now eating 28 ml every three hours and continues to put on the oz's!  As of this morning, Owen weighed in at 2 lb, 13 oz!!!!  We are so very excited for him!  He has clearly been busy at his office, working on his feeding and growing :)

So remember last week when we mentioned that Owen had upgraded his diaper size?!  This afternoon he showed his nurse exactly why he needs those big boy diapers.  

Exhibit A

Do you see those little spots on the blanket just above his foot?

Are you questioning yourself on what that might be?

Let me share another photo with you so you get the complete picture :)

 

Exhibit B

   Indeed, our sweet little Owen managed to projectile poop all

over his isolette!  If only you could have seen the look on his

nurse's face...too funny for words!

We hope you all have had a wonderful week and that this gave you a little smile!  Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers!  Sending hugs and kisses to all of you...

xoxo,

The Jamisons