Blink of an Eye: The Home Stretch

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

The Home Stretch

We had our LAST ultrasound before Noah is born, and his accommodations are getting quite cramped. Noah's hands and the umbilical cord were squished up against his face so we couldn't get a clear picture. It was quite a bit harder for the technician to measure everything she needed to this time around.

He is weighing in at 7 pounds 12 ounces right now and has big o' cheeks and a very round belly.

Kc has started to call Noah his "Little N" which has been lovingly shortened to "Lil-N". I'm afraid we're going to have to change it to Big-N if Noah keeps growing at this rate. The OB estimates he'll be 8 1/2 pounds at birth. We're in the home stretch and are full of nervous anticipation.

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UnknownJanuary 18, 2009 at 8:57 AM
8.5 pounds! He'll probably be joining the rest of us with our "Bartlett Thighs!" We are so excited and can't wait for you to pop.
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CynthiaJanuary 18, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Words can't describe our excitement!!!
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The Story

Our son, Noah Stone Jackson, was born with a very rare genetic disorder called Fraser syndrome. Among his many challenges are one “hidden eye”, a narrow trachea (which required him to have a tracheotomy), an imperforate anus (which required a colostomy), difficulty swallowing (which required a G-Tube for feedings), the fusing of his vocal chords (which means he may never speak), and club feet (which are being corrected with braces). Our family is on an amazing journey together. We are learning to walk along this path that God has planned for us, trusting in His infinite love and wisdom. We are taking each day (or each moment) as it comes and relying on each other, our friends and family, and our God for strength. We have a long road ahead of us filled with several more surgeries, lots of recovery, countless hours of therapy, and many trips to specialists around the state. Every day brings us challenges but they pale in comparison to the smiles and cuddles from our little man. Noah is our son, a true gift from God, and we cannot wait to see where this adventure leads.