We can't believe we are writing these words...
THE JANSENS ARE COMING HOME!!!!!!!!!
I have to write it again, The Jansens are coming home. TOMORROW!! or Wednesday.
Beck has decided its time to bust this joint and find his new digs at home. Saturday morning Beck's percentage of PO (what he eat by mouth, compared to his feeding tube) was 54%. Where it had been the past couple of days. There must have been a light switch that came on because at 9 pm he starting drinking his whole bottle. He continued to do it at each feeding throughout the night. He was doing so well that by Sunday, late afternoon, close to 24 hours of feeding on his own, they took out his feeding tube. By midnight last night, they switched him to ad lib( he can choose how much he eats and when he eats it) in hopes he would wake up and want to eat and maintain his weight. Throughout the night he decided that he wanted to eat just about every two hours and this morning has gained 50 grams. 8 pounds 4 ounces.
God sure answers prayers. He is totally being glorified through Beck and his story and we are so thankful for all of you in joining us! Last week we asked for prayer for breathing. Beck came off all oxygen a day after that and has stayed off. We are going home with no oxygen! We asked for eating. Obviously, he is rockin' it! Going home? Forget four weeks! they are kicking us out tomorrow! Rest. Well, lets be honest what parent of newborns feel rested in the first few years? haha God give immeasurable amounts of strength to us each day.
Today Beck has to sit in his car seat for 90 minutes and not have any events. If he does that? He gets all his monitors off. No heart rate monitor, respiratory rate monitor, NOTHING! and then...smooth sailing all the way home.
OAK HARBOR we know you already had a parade this weekend, but you think you could have another for us tomorrow?! hahaha
We are so excited to introduce you all to Beckland Thomas. Beyond ready to be a family of four at home! Because of Beck's rough start his respiratory system is still very frail. He can catch the smallest bug and it could throw him under a bus from catching it. So, we ask, to PLEASE be responsible in evaluating your health before you come over to see him. We will hopefully be home forever so the possibility of you being able to see him is pretty high. If you feel a little bum come over a different day. Also, because he is a preemie, there are a few general rules to when you do come over. He is very sensitive to stimulation. He loves SLOWNESS, QUIETNESS AND DARKNESS. He will let you know when he is being over stimulated when he hiccups, yawns, arches backwards, splayed hands(a "talk to the hand" movement), straightened arms, or no eye contact. We can always help you out too if you have any questions.
We are so excited! So excited to be sleep deprived, a family of four, to sleep in our own beds for the first time in 4 months, to foster Beckland's heart, to teach him about the One who gives life and loves abundantly, to watch Mason grow into a big brother, and so excited to give God all the glory He deserves. This is Amy's FAVORITE Bible verse of all times. It is so appropriate to proclaim and sing it at the top of our lungs;
Praise be to you, Lord,
the God of our father Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting.
11 Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power
and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, Lord, is the kingdom;
you are exalted as head over all.
12 Wealth and honor come from you;
you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
to exalt and give strength to all.
13 Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise your glorious name.
1 Chronicles 29:10-13
Can't wait to see you guys soon!
Jake,Aim, Mase and Beck
