Jack’s Story

Site created on December 4, 2018

Jack Norman Cole arrived Sunday, December 2 at 3:36 AM weighing 7 lbs 14 ounces and 20.5 inches. Alison was a natural birth champ and had a wonderful delivery, however within a few minutes of being born, Jack unexpectedly coded. Nurses and doctors were able to quickly stabilize him, but Jack has spent the first several days of his life very sick and in the NICU. 

We're starting this CaringBridge as a way to keep family and friends updated on Jack's progress without feeling overwhelmed by text messages and phone calls. Please know we appreciate and feel all your thoughts, prayers, and encouragement, even if we don't respond. Our priority is being with and caring for Jack every moment we can. 


(A note on Josh and Alison's behalf - Many of you have asked "how can I help?" and for now, the easiest and most helpful way is through donating to the GoFundMe we have started on their behalf. As you can imagine, with a baby in the NICU, medical bills will quickly add up for the Coles, only for their insurance deductible to reset at the first of the year. This also now, in addition, to their stay in Indianapolis while Jack is at Riley and the added expenses of living out of a suitcase. No donation is too small, every dollar will help lighten the load for Josh and Alison. To do so,  click "Ways to Help" (not Tributes) at the top of this page and it will direct you to their GoFundMe)

Newest Update

Journal entry by Alison Cole

Well we realized we haven't posted at all since we've been home, sorry! We've been home for over a month now, which has been great! Jack has been eating really well, and sleeps really well, only getting up about twice a night usually. He's definitely got a big personality and is very alert and curious. He loves watching lights, watching ceiling fans and kicking his legs. He's also very snuggly, especially in the mornings. The cats have also done really well with him, they don't bother him at all and have been more friendly since getting home. He's had two pediatrician appointments at Deaconnes and has gained weight appropriately and is doing great. 
Jack had his first follow up with Riley nicu neuro today. Remember his MRI came back clean so he has no brain damage but they are following milestones. They told us today that he'll  be in a new program at Riley where they follow NICU babies that had neurological events (he went without oxygen at birth). The coordinator of the program said that they'll follow him until he's 3. She asked us alot of screening questions about his milestones and then the NP checked him out. They both said that he's doing an amazing job! He is where he should be on his milestones and they don't have any concerns at this time! We'll go back to Riley in June for his next follow up. 
We are so amazed at his progress and feel so blessed to be his parents. Thanks again to everyone for the love, prayers and support. 
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