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Noah in the Hospital: Dec 24 – 27

6 January 20142 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 2 Comments

(Part 1: Dec 16 - 23)Dec 25th, AM:"Noah was moved to the ICU yesterday because he developed pneumonia. He is doing a lot better today but being in the PICU means we aren't able to visit him as a family (only 2 people at the bedside at a time). Before his transfer he spent most … Continue reading Noah in the Hospital: Dec 24 – 27

Noah in the Hospital: Dec 16 – 23

4 January 20142 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 4 Comments

I keep wanting to post an update on how Noah is doing and then realizing I haven't even put up here that he's been in the hospital. I don't like giving anyone information until Noah's beautiful first Mama and her parents are updated, so if I haven't made time to update them then I don't … Continue reading Noah in the Hospital: Dec 16 – 23

4 Months Old

29 November 20132 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Noah turned 4 months old this week!He weighs about 5lbs 4oz now, about the size of an average 34-35 week baby. If he were born today at 34 weeks he would be around 50th percentile. Ca-razy.He is reaching and grabbing! He likes to look at everything but fewer things motivate him to reach out. His hands are doing … Continue reading 4 Months Old

He’s Five Pounds!

16 November 2013 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Noah has finally hit five pounds! 🙂 These were his stats from today's pediatrician appointment...Weight: 5lbs 1/2oz!Head: 15inLength: 19inHave you seen the "How is Noah today?" tab at the top of the blog? It was next to impossible to keep everyone updated all the time so we added that section to give quick, up to … Continue reading He’s Five Pounds!

Belated Halloween

6 November 20132 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

I can't believe I forgot to post this picture!Proud big sister :)For Halloween Aurelia was Word Girl (a PBS super hero) and Noah wore a cute little preemie pumpkin outfit from his birth grandma 🙂 For Aurelia's costume I made a no-sew cape from yellow felt (using this tutorial) and hand-sewed the Word Girl star onto … Continue reading Belated Halloween

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Hi, I’m Jess. I share simple ways to build joy in yourself, your family, and your community. I’m a foster mama writing about mental health, infertility, adoption, home education, life and love. Welcome!

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