Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - Smile For The Camera

A month has passed by since the last post. Aiden is getting bigger and stronger every day. He also is becoming more demanding, requiring more attention. He notices when we are not in the room and finds ways to get us to focus on him. Screaming is one of his most popular ways.

Daddy got to experience one of Aiden's firsts while Lisa was at a friend's house. Aiden rolled over for the first time on February 23rd. He rolled over from his back to his belly. He doesn't really like being on his belly, so he just got mad when he did it.

Aiden's last eye appointment went very well. He does not have another eye appointment for three months. Dr. Howell said that we no longer have to be concerned about retinopathy with Aiden...Yeah! As you can see by the photo below, Aiden sees fairly well. He enjoys surfing the internet with his daddy. Aiden is getting ready for his E-trade commercial audition.

Aiden's last 8-month check-up with Dr. Hambrick went very well. He weighs 13 pounds 5 ounces. His length is 23 3/4 inches. Dr. Hambrick said we can start him on a little rice cereal. If that goes well he can start on other baby foods in a month. He also had a follow-up appointment with the kidney specialist. He said that Aiden's kidney reflux issues are probably resolving as he grows older. In six months, they will do a renal ultrasound to confirm that it has resolved. So far, we have no reason to be concerned about any medical issues.

Here is Aiden on the changing table. He loves taking off his clothes and getting a diaper change. He just recently started grabbing his feet.

Here is Aiden hanging out with Kieran (left) and Lane (center) during the Super Bowl. Yes, they are all watching the game. The acorns don't fall too far from the trees.

Here are a few pictures of Aiden smiling:



Attached is a video of Aiden on the diaper changing table. I love trying to get the giggles out. He is focused on the camera but I got a few out of him. I apologize for the poor video quality.



I hope everyone is doing well. We are really enjoying Aiden. We are learning every day. We keep looking for an owner's manual, but luckily Aiden seems to be fairly patient with us.

Take care and keep Aiden in your prayers.

Sunday, February 1, 2009 - Let it Snow

Aiden is growing so quickly and changing before our eyes. He is 7 1/2 months old and weighs 12lbs - 10oz. The heart rate and respiratory monitor was removed this past Friday. He is now free from all drugs and medical equipment for the first time.

Aiden smiles a lot more now and has begun to giggle occasionally. Mom and Dad enjoy trying to get the giggles out of him. Aiden also has started paying attention to his toys and grabs on to them. His favorite thing is to have us carry him around the house.



Here is Aiden after bath time, cuddling with Mommy:

Here is Aiden watching the basketball game nursing on his favorite drink:

We survived the snow storm. Luckily we didn't lose power, but we did lose a few trees and limbs. We did take Aiden out in the snow for the first time. He slept through his first sledding experience. Maybe he is ready to step it up to ski some black diamonds.



I hope everyone is doing well. Stay warm and enjoy the snow!

Aiden has his next eye appointment tomorrow. Keep Aiden your prayers.

January 12, 2009 - New Year

Aiden started the New Year by chillin with his boyz, watching football, playing video games, and eating beer cheese. In reality, they spent the day crying, pooping, sleeping, and drinking milk. Kieran Towe (left) and Lane Brown (right) visited to help bring in the New Year.

Aiden has been working on his New Year's Resolution by going to the YMCA. He enjoys making rounds on the walking track with Lisa. At such a slow pace, Aiden often gets bored with the workout and falls asleep. Lisa stops often for rest breaks and kissing breaks.


Aiden is really doing well. He has changed so much and seems like a big boy to us now. Aiden weighs 12 lbs - 6 oz.

Aiden's last eye appointment went very well. Dr. Howell said that his blood vessel growth is growing in the correct direction. His next follow up appointment is in 4 more weeks, and hopefully, this will be the last Retinopathy check-up.

We did get the results back from Aiden's head ultrasound. Dr. Desai said there is some scar tissue in his brain (fairly common for micro-preemies). She told us not to worry. However, isn't that what parents do? Only time will tell if there is any impact on development.

Aiden is getting more active and smiling a lot more. He watches and focuses on more things and notices when we come in and leave his area. He likes it when Lisa sings to him, but cries when I sing to him (I'm not sure why?!).

We love our beautiful little boy! Look at that big ol' belly...


Keep Aiden in your prayers!

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