Update : Tuesday, 8/16/2011 845AM

Just a real quick update...as I attempt to return to work and continue classes, I'm finding it hard to make timely updates and keep everyone informed, so I have asked Kara and Andrea to help with updates.

Jackson is doing great. He had his first pediatricians appointment yesterday. She said he was great, and she didn't need to see him again until 2 months! That would scare me after the ordeal, but the NICU nurses said that Dr. Taylor is an amazing pediatrician. I did really like her.

Court had a liver biopsy done yesterday. It takes about 4 to 5 days to get the results back. The setting sucked, but it was nice to sit and chat with my wife while we waited for them to get ready. They also drew a full two liters of fluid from her stomach yesterday. I heard they thought they could have gotten two more. Insane!

Other than that, she still has five teams of doctors watching her daily. Her spirits seem high, and she is pretty with it most of the time. More family coming in today to see her, and that always cheers her up!

Update : Monday, 8/15/2011 930AM

Just a quick update...

Jackson had a great first weekend at home! So far he has maintained his NICU schedule on feeding and sleeping. He is such a good, good baby! I love every minute with him.

Courtney had a bit of a roller coaster weekend. Some of her numbers were wonky, but part of it was intentional as the doctors worked to get her kidneys and liver to regulate on their own.

They did start discussing a liver transplant this weekend. The transplant team visited her yesterday to start some pre-work in the event it was needed. I have to say that surgeons don't have near the bedside manner of her other doctors. :(

Also, let me say that Sergeant Reed was awesome this weekend - and I'm not talking about Kyle! Andrea had Courtney doing all the things she needed to be doing; aspirator, eating, exercises etc. Because of this, we were all shocked when Courtney was able to walk about 50 feet down the hall and back. That is awesome progress!

Update : Saturday, 8/13/2011 1100PM

Court had a busy day today. There were a ton of doctors that came to visit, and all of them pretty much agreed that being in the Labor and Delivery area was not the place to be. It took them awhile, but she was transferred to a regular medicine room - we dodged the CDU bullet. :)

It is too early to tell what tomorrow will be like, but we're hoping with the changes today that she will get back on the road to recovery and start getting well again. It is very hard to watch her like this. She is so strong willed, but her body just isn't cooperating - heartbreaking!

Update : Saturday, 8/13/2011 1100AM

Court is not doing well today. Several of her numbers have worsened through the night. The doctors are considering a move back to ICU this morning. Extra hopes and prayers would be appreciated today. I have a beautiful little boy here at the house that really needs his mommy!

Update : Friday, 8/12/2011 945PM

Jackson came home today! I can't tell you what a relief it is to be half way to recovery now! He is doing great so far. I have changed more diapers in five hours then I did in two weeks when he was in the hospital!

Courtney had a rough day today. Some of her numbers are out of whack again, and the doctors are working to get them back on track. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a better day. Family is coming to visit with her, and her baby boy will be making a guest appearance!

Update : Thursday, 8/11/2011 845PM

Today has been another great day!

Court is looking so much better today. She is more mobile, and the recovery is just happening so fast now it seems. We still have a long road ahead of us, but it is very encouraging when you can see the results.

Jackson's evening nurse thought it would be a nice surprise to bring him down to see mommy! She was very excited to be able to see him in her own room. He was able to stay for about thirty minutes before his nurse had to get back to her other babies. Great times!

She also laid a great surprise on us. She said the rumor was that Mr. Jax would be going home tomorrow if his morning tests were good. This is so awesome, and exceptionally frightening at the same time! Thank God I am surrounded by family and friends that know way more about babies than I do. I'm not saying newspaper and a pack and play would be a good idea, but it was a thought. :)

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So now that the update is finished, humor me. I had to stop and buy diapers for Jax because he has already grown out of the newborn diapers. That's my boy! However, I had to buy a 234 pack! Holy crap! I figure he will fit in these for about a month maybe. I calculate that as approximately 8 dirty diapers a day. Are you kidding me? Holy 5#$%!

Update : Tuesday, 8/9/2011 945PM

Today, Jackson was the most alert that I have seen him. He stared me down for about twenty seconds while I was whispering to him. At first, I thought I was imagining it, but if I moved my head, he followed me. His eyes are still a deep sapphire blue. I hope they don't change. They are so beautiful! The doctor did tell me today that the only thing keeping Jax in the hospital right now is that his platelets are still a little low. He is very positive about everything though.

If you are interested more in what platelets actually are, this helped me:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platelet

Mommy didn't get to see Jax today. She was so wore out from her shower this morning. On the bright side though, she was able to get up and walk to the bathroom. That is huge progress! Due to major bruising, they have her laying on her left side now. I must say my ingenuity shined today as I concocted a Sanford and Son special that helped keep her on her side instead of flat. :) A suit case, two sheets and three pillows! MacGyver would be proud!

Tomorrow is another day closer to full recovery and discharge! Keep the prayers coming!