16 days old

At 16 days old, Jacob learned of his Papa's birthday and decided to keep Papa up all night to celebrate. Although here he is pictured to be a very quiet and well mannered boy - don't be deceived - he is a night owl.

Package Delivery

After leaving the hospital, Jacob went on the longest car ride of his life. 5 Minutes later, he was home enjoying his new crib.

Homecoming

Today at 5:40pm, exactly 5 days after his birth, Jacob left the hospital to come to his new home.

Last day at the hospital

After kicking some billiRubin butt during last night's competition (lab tests), Jacob has finally decided to head home. He spent his last day at the NICU relaxing, drinking milk shakes, and making his mom and dad really proud.

High 5

Jacob is given his well deserved encouragement for drinking 50ml milk shake in one meal.


After watching too many Ruben videos, his level of biliRubin has gone up and he will have to stay in the hospital for another day or 2 to calm them down. But he is coming home very very soon. Yay!

Intense kiteboarding action video

The following video is rated KG-17 (Kiteboarder Guidance strongly suggested - Some material may not be suitable for children under 17 days old. May contain mild Bilirubin, brief nudity, and intense action images. )

Watch his eyes for some breathtaking action. Top PKRA (professional kiteboarding association) judges are being consulted to name these highly technical tricks.

Jacob's missions accomplished - day 2

The following missions have been accomplished on day 2:

1. pee (actually that was done on day one, but it was a secret under"cover" operation)
2. poo (rumor has it, he won the biggest baby poo of the day award to a standing ovation of the nurses)
3. feed from a bottle (7 ml of the required 5ml of colostrum was consumed without a blink of an eye)
4. we witnessed him successfully land an F-16, slim chance, and a monster kiteloop today (at least that's how i imagine my eyes move when I land them in my dreams)