What an Adventure!

Wow time goes by, almost a month since my last post! Well we went to the audiologist at U of M and they reconfirmed that Jonathan's has auditory neauropathy (he can hear but not understand what we are saying) however at beaumont hospital they had a response of hearing at 70 db and this time at U of M they had a 55 db response so the plan is we will continue praying that Jonathans hearing just gets better, the audiologist says it does happen, but in the meantime we will be getting extensive speech therapy 2 to 3xs a week then in a month we will reevaluate and either he is getting better or Jonathan will have to be fitted for hearing aides. Justin and I both see an improvement with his hearing but do realize his hearing impairment. He enjoys looking at objects that have lights or moves. He doesn't really respond to rattles or soft noises he does however respond when the dogs bark or when someone is using a higher voice. Its hard to tell a doctor what he responds to because sometimes he responds to the noise and the next time he doesn't, it does get frustrating! So we will just start therapy (we actually haven't started yet)and go from there.
We started stage 1 vegetables sweet potatoes were the first and his favorite! He likes all the orange veggies (s. potatoes, squash and carrots) and very much dislikes his green ones (peas, green beans)! Just today I gave him applesauce and he absolutely loved them eating the whole 2.5 ozs, he has decreased his milk intake but is eating more solids. Our day is now a fruit in the morning, veggie in afternoon and cereal just before bed! He got weighed last week and was 12 lbs 10ozs not as much as I thought but he is gaining (I sound like I am o.k with this but in reality I am nuts still counting every ounce that goes in him) typically he is getting about 20 to 22 ozs he just keeps getting longer and not wider!
On Saturday the 10th we heading to Michigan Adventure and oh what an adventure it was!! We went with grandma Tina, grandpa Mark, uncle Matt, great grandma Jane, her friend Betty, aunt Cheryl and cousins Susie and David we stayed in a resort which was really nice and the first night was o.k but on Sunday we went to the park and it was windy 71 was our high and Jonathan is teething. so among the tears, crying, squirming, won't sit , lay or stay in the stroller it was fun! Both Justin and I were ready to pull each others hair out, so for a break aunt cheryl rocked him to sleep, we were so happy when we came off the roller coaster to find Jonathan sound asleep in cheryls arms with a blanket over him, but 15 mins later she put him in the stroller and awake and cranky he was! We went back to the resort and grandpa and great grandma and betty stayed and said they would watch him, he was so happy when I put him on the bed, laughing and trying to roll! (he absolutely loves laying on his back but hates tummy time)! So the rest of us headed back to the park for a couple hours we stayed in the water park and it was really nice to see susie and david have fun, we can't wait till Jonathan is doing these things! So now were back at home and everything is back to normal happy, cheerful little boy unless his gums are hurting! I wonder if the wind was bothering him or if his hearing is irritating him (one minute he hears clear the next min. he can't)I don't know but if you have any suggestion on making teething better please share! I really need to interact Jonathan with other babies he just lights up with them but since we are going into the RSV season it will probably have to wait till next year.
Physical therapy is going good, Justin and I think Jonathan will benefit from a helmet so I will talk with early on in Sept. and see what we can do. Jonathan still is not holding his head up, he does hit his toys and kicks and stands with our help of course but has no interest in holding his head up, he did move at his own pace in the NICU which was slower than most I just have to be confident that he will succeed soon at this! Well enjoy our cranky pants pictures!

Constipation SUCKS!!!

So where do I start? Jonathan is doing good with therapy he is looking left and right is putting things in his mouth, after you put it in his hands. He is not holding his head up, so much for heads up at 4 months but I know he's a preemie and there are bound to be some delays its just in the back off my head, I know all babies develop differently! He is doing a little babbling he is big on smiling. he tries to laugh but what comes out is so soft and cute, he's starting to cry where you can actually hear it his cry is louder I never thought I would love to hear him cry! He is still off BP medication, we go back this wednesday to check it, we have an appointment with U of M for his hearing on the 30th!!! He is weighing 12 lbs 3 ozs As I last wrote he is on cereal(oatmeal) and eating a lot of it, so on friday I gave him 2ozs he ate it all! On sat. he slept all night getting up only once and then up at 10am back to sleep at 1130am then didn't get up till 3pm very weird for him, so of course i called the doc, since he didn't have any wet diapers the end result was they wanted us to come in at 430pm! Well at 330pm Jonathan smiled at me and it was everywhere poo from belly to toes he was back to my little baby, so I called the doc and told him what happened he asked, "how much cereal did you feed him?" He was floored he said that was way to much for him, how was I supposed to know, he ate it with no problem, so were back to 1/2 to 1oz, however it hasn't helped the constipation he arches his back, cries and so does his mommy and is just miserable for like 20 mins after eating, we see the ped. monday and see what we can do! He is starting to hit I don't know if that possible but if he doesn't want his bottle or he doesn't like you in his face he hits the bottle or your face, maybe he is just wanting to touch or he is just going to be a brut! He went into the lake for the first time he cried at first but didn't seem to care. We leave for Michigan adventure in 3 weeks we are staying at a resort and Jonathan's cousins are going to be there too, were going to have so much fun!

Giggles

Jonathan is getting so big, he is 11lbs 12ozs and 25 in. he is doing great at moving his head back and forth and he is starting to lift it more, he is very curious about whats going on around him, he is starting to giggle, which is just a hoot! He makes faces and loves oatmeal cereal(we found out he does not like rice cereal and that why all the tears during his feedings) if he's not cranky! He is sleeping better we have a routine so I think that helps and he loves to try and stand he is eating better not being such a grazer. We have gone to graduation parties, 4th of july parties and have been up north with both grandmas and papas! He is just loving the summer we are going to michigan adventure in 3 weeks then summer is almost over but I don't want to think of that, we are enjoying everyday! We are now off all, yes ALL medications!!!!!!! We seen the eye doctor and he thinks Jonathan will have to wear glasses but we wont know forsure until he is a year old and its not because he was a preemie but he is taking after mommy! He is cuter than ever and I have actually let him cry for more than a sec before picking him up I think I went for 1.5 mins but that all I could stand it was painful to see him try with all his might to get this itty bitty cry out but to tell you the truth his cries are getting louder! I will post some recent pics as soon as I get a minute but were headed out to go on the boat he loves the boat he falls asleep as long as daddy isn't going to fast:}

Yea Summer Time

Well lots are happening! Jonathan got dedicated at church then we had a small bbq after it was a beautiful day and everyone went swimming! Jonathan will now eat rice cereal just before bed which is nice cause he sleeps longer (yea for me)! He is bigger a whopping 11lbs 2 ozs he can now fit into 3 month clothes and he is 25 inches long and no waist so shorts and pants kinda fall off when you pick him up but has his daddy's shoulders for sure nice and broad, he's going to be a football player get a scholarship go to Michigan State and study to be a lawyer, ok so I am jumping the gun a little. He loves the outdoors looks at everything, loves the water is practically a fish we have only put his feet in the pool and he just smiles and tries to giggle but its not coming out yet! He does have a little of mommys temper and if he doesn't get his bottle in time he will let you know, he is very strong you really have to watch him he will kick his way out of anything! Even his ped. says he is very strong for his age but really he had to be look at everything he has gone through! He is rolling from front to back, is grabbing his toys and putting them in his mouth loves to chomp on them and loves his gums massaged I think its to early to be teething but his ped didn't think so, so maybe in a month we will have a tooth, I hope not he is growing up way way to fast! I looked at him the other day and just can't seem to grasp that he was only 1 lb 12 ozs he is doing so good, growing fast and starting to make little noises I am on the verge of crying again he is such a miracle. I don't know what I did before he was in my life, he is Justin and I's everything he has so many loved ones that care and continue to pray for him he is just perfect and I love him so much!

Is this parenthood?

Jonathan is totally over his cold but now I am sick, I hope I get over this soon I have had it for about 1 week now and I can't take meds because I am still breastfeeding, if its not him being sick its me! Oh well I guess thats being a parent and I still wouldn't trade it for anything!!!

Anyway jonathan is doing good his p.t is very happy with him, he is starting to make noises and trying to roll over. He still isn't holding his head up but he is trying. Justin and I tried cereal with him and that didn't go over well he kicked, cried and spit it out oh well it was probably to soon anyway he is only 3 months corrected (as of June 3rd). We dont see the pediatrician until the 23 of june for vaccines, his weight is about 10lbs 10ozs he is only in the 5th% for weight but 75th for length thats ok I know he is healthy and he eats when he is hungry! We have started showing him off and I have actually have taken him into Costco but was extremly worried so I held him the whole time of course. Well we are going to church this Sunday, please pray for protection from all illnesses! Enjoy the pics of Jonathan trying cereal!

10lb CLUB!!!!!

Jonathan is over his cold a little bit of a cough still but he is doing so good! He finally hit 10 lbs he is getting longer than heavier he is almost 24 inches. His eyes keep changing from blue to brown so it will be interesting to see what color they will be. All appointments are going good he sees his heart doctor this Thursday and she already said she will be taking him off his medicine for his blood pressure which will be nice for the both of us. He loves bath time he just figured it out that when he kicks he gets mommy all wet!! he is eating very good, I just let him eat when he wants which is about 10 to 12 times during the day but he only takes 40 to 50cc's at a time, he doesn't really want to eat at night I am still waking him but that's o.k hes up to 17 to 18 ozs a day, He is probably going to be tall and thin, he still has no hair just a little fuzzes which are very blond! He loves when mommy dances with him and he loves to stare, he loves when daddy is home cause they cuddle and they both fall asleep together. He is really a sweet baby I cant wait to take him to church and family to show him off! I can't wait till we go up north on our first family vacation we are thinking sometime in July. Jonathan will be getting dedicated at church on the 8th or 9th (second Sunday) of June. He has out grown his newborn clothes and is now in 0-3 months unless its gap or old navy then he is in up to 3 months(they run big)! Its a nice day today so we are off for a stroller ride!
Hope you enjoy the newest pics!!

I AM SO FRUSTERATED!!!!!

Well after keeping Jonathan in a "bubble" he still managed to get his very first cold! I knew something was up he kept wheezing so we went to the doctors Thursday last week and sure enough the doc said this might be his first little cold, err how could this happen everyone washes their hands nobody is over to visit, except the visiting nurse, physical therapist and the hundreds of doctor appts we go to!! It got so bad that by Monday I was in tears, my baby was coughing so much he didn't pee for 12 hours so off to the docs we went. The doc said we needed to go back to the hospital (NO WAY)!!!!! So Monday we were in the hospital and of course his nurses from the NI came to see him. I tell you I felt a bit like a failure we were only home for 2 weeks my poor baby! Well they were going to start an i.v to put fluids in him but he heard that and started eating on his own! They had to take blood from his heal of so many bad memories, well after 2 failed attempts they took blood from his arm TWICE he is so much stronger than his mommy, he didn't even cry! The docs thought he might need oxygen but he is a trooper and breathed on his own. Well by Tuesday morning he was eating but still had/has a terrible cough so they sent us home! He still has a really nasty cough sometimes so bad I get a bit nervous so they said we get to just wait it out, oh I hope it gets better soon! He is now 9lbs 11ozs. Tomorrow is my very first mothers day, oh yea Jonathan got me a dozen roses man he's amazing!!!