Blink of an Eye: Ezra's First Week

Saturday, June 18, 2016

Ezra's First Week

I was scheduled for a repeat c-section at 39 weeks. I took this last selfie before heading to the hospital bright and early.

At 8:01 a.m., Ezra Cole Jackson was born weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce and measuring 19 inches. Proud Daddy got to hold him first.

Just the cutest little button ever!

Finally, I got to meet my Little Man. It was love at first sight.

After transitioning from the OR to our room, my parents brought Ava so she could meet her little brother. She loved him instantly and wanted to hold him.

As soon as school was out, Big Brother Noah got to visit the hospital and meet his little brother. He was so excited and loved him instantly.

No comments:

Post a Comment

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.