You know the saying, “Choose a profession you love and you’ll never work another day in your life.”? That’s how Gina Schiavone defines success, and she’s happy to report she’s achieved it here. Akron Children’s newest neonatal nurse practitioner absolutely adores her job, assessing, managing and evaluating high-risk babies who need special care due to […]
Thank you to the fetal treatment center, neurosurgery, neonatology and more…
When we first met with Dr. Stewart in February, he said that while we would come back to see him, he would be referring us to a genetic counselor at Akron Children’s as well. I was a little confused as to why we would need to see a genetic counselor. We already knew our Peanut […]
Jordan’s final days in the NICU
Jordan has one less tube today. The NG (feeding) tube came out because our neonatologist said we could feed the little guy on demand to try to increase his intake. We are really pushing to get the ok to get home. We’ve had visits from the occupational, physical and speech therapists. Jordan’s head and neck […]
Recounting days 4 and 5 of Jordan’s NICU stay
I am so thankful Dr. Stewart wrote a pass for me to leave Akron General for as long as I wanted while I was still admitted. On Thursday, June 16, we made it over in time to attempt one last breastfeed before Jordan’s shunt placement. It was still a little challenging due to him having […]
Looking back on days 2 and 3 of Jordan’s NICU stay
Life at the Pollock house is great. We are loving every moment we spend together as a family. Jordan is doing great with feeding. Some nights I have to wake up to him wiggling around when he’s ready. One of the sweetest moments has been listening to Randy read to Jordan in the morning while […]
Welcome to the world, Jordan Matthew Pollock
Look what the stork brought! Jordan Matthew Pollock was born at 11:52 a.m. on Monday, June 13, at Akron General Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. Things are going well and he’s been a real trooper. They tell me he’s a favorite in the NICU. Jordan has undergone back […]
