Meet Jax a funny, kind, and smart preschooler who was a micro-preemie born at 23 weeks. Now that Jax is older, the scariness of the NICU has faded, but we're still learning how to manage the lasting effects of prematurity including chronic medical issues, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. This is our story of love, hope, and survival.
A Smile for Daddy
Yesterday, the 10 pound wonder celebrated by:
1. Smiling and cooing at Daddy for the first time (photo op missed…dangit!)
2. Being held for the first time by Uncle Adam
“Hey, I like this guy! We have the same hairdo!”
4. Getting to hang out with his cousins for the first time.
Cousins!
5. Getting his first Christmas picture taken!
Our first Christmas
And a couple more pictures for good measure!
Cousin Ellie and Jax have the same cozy jammiesWise eyes
Oh man, what an adventure! I went into labor unexpectedly when I was 23w3d pregnant. Jaxson was born weighing 1 lb 8 oz. A tiny little peanut, but boy was he feisty. He still is! We love it now, but we probably won't when he is a teenager. I write about our journey and all other things that come with it, including a brain tumor. We look forward to "meeting" you - come hang out with us...we're pretty cool.
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10 thoughts on “A Smile for Daddy”
Thanks for inviting me to your Christmas gathering. Jax certainly took it all in and I think he enjoyed being with everyone, I really had a great time.
We love having you as part of our celebration! You are one of the family. I’m so glad you had a good time. We are looking forward to next week when we can celebrate with Scott and Mel and the kids, too!
Isn’t this so hard to believe? Miracle Baby and so much joy he brings. Thanks for sharing all the pictures and posts…..I love each and every one of them. Wishing you the Merriest of all Christmas’ ever from our house to yours.
Thanks for inviting me to your Christmas gathering. Jax certainly took it all in and I think he enjoyed being with everyone, I really had a great time.
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We love having you as part of our celebration! You are one of the family. I’m so glad you had a good time. We are looking forward to next week when we can celebrate with Scott and Mel and the kids, too!
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Isn’t this so hard to believe? Miracle Baby and so much joy he brings. Thanks for sharing all the pictures and posts…..I love each and every one of them. Wishing you the Merriest of all Christmas’ ever from our house to yours.
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Merry Christmas, Kathy! Thank you so much for all of your kind words – we really appreciate your support!
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The pictures are worth a thousand words…and more. Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas 🙂
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Merry Christmas, Dawn! I love the pictures of Brooklyn! Are you holding down the fort at work?
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Merry Christmas to all of you!
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Merry Christmas!
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Jax you are such a handsome little guy. Who says your a micro preemie 🙂
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Right? He didn’t get the memo… 🙂
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