Monday, April 24, 2017

A busy but fun week! Jordan had a great birthday, thank you for everyone who helped us celebrate! What a difference a year makes! 

 Jords at work with Mom! We raised $1500 for Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
 Em "helping" make pudding 

 Jordan was very serious about his first cupcake! 
 no crumbs were left behind!! 

Friday, April 21, 2017

Jordan's Journey

Jordan is 1 year old! (well almost, 2 days away...) I can't even believe how far we have come. A few quick stats:

Weight at Birth: 2lbs 14oz
Length: 15 inches 

Current Weight (at 11mo-last check up): 19lbs
Length 30 inches 

Number of days in the NICU: 41 

Number of doctor's/PT&OT appointments since leaving the NICU: 66

The amount that we love this little boy can not even be quantified. He has overcome so much already. While he still has a few battles to fight, we know it is by grace of God that he has done and continues to do so well. Happy Birthday my beautiful boy! 


28 Weeks (start of hospital bed rest) 

Born at 31 Weeks 5 days weighing 2lbs 14oz and 15 inches long




All of the tubes and wires. I do not miss theses days! 




First time Mom held Jordan (3 days old) 

Our sweet little man 

First time Dad  held Jordan (6 days old) 


Kangaroo care. (skin to skin). Mom would typically spend 6 or more hours each day dong kangaroo care in the NICU. Dad would come up at night for another 2-3 hours. Without a doubt one of the best things for both Jordan and us!


 First bottle 
Real clothes for the first time and (almost) All tubes and wires removed! (feeding tube had to remain until Jordan could take all feedings by mouth-3 days before we left the NICU)






Happy Mother's Day! First time Grandma held Jordan! 

Moved to "big boy" crib and able to maintain body temperature on his own!

 Time to come home! Came home weighing 4lbs 13oz. 
Held by Sissy for the first time! 
 Growing! 
 June 20th-Jordan's due date! A little over 6 lbs 
 Still our little man! 
 Tummy Time!
 Learning to roll! 
 squish-able! 
 our funny little guy! 
 Smiles! 

 Meeting Uncle Ray, Aunt Jill, Connor and Ryan


 Happy Halloween! 
 Baptism Day! 

 Best Friends! 
 Merry Christmas! 

 Yummy bites! 

Valentine's Day! 
 Our big boy! 



A Month by Month look at our boy! 












Monday, April 17, 2017

Happy Easter!

What a great weekend. Beautiful weather and kiddos were in a great mood. We spent Easter going to Church and then just chilling with family. Both kiddos are doing great. Can't believe we'll be celebrating Jordan's birthday this coming weekend! What a year!

 All dressed up...trying to get a "nice" family photo
 Jordan is not amused...

 Em went outside to take pics of our flowers, pretty good! 
 Em helping Jords drink the last of his smootie! 
 Sitting up all by himself!
 Staring at his chicken! 
 Em having a blast! 

Dying eggs 

A weekend of Jordan! Celebrating the little guy turning 8!! Can't believe it!