I had my first solid food
today! Mom got me some rice cereal and pears. She and I had a fun time
getting used to the spoon. But I ate like a champ. This solid food stuff
is good too!
January 7, 2001
Today I met Dr. Hill. He's
going to fix my hernia. He's really nice. Mom and Pop like him. I like
going for rides. In fact, I can sleep really good when I'm riding.
January
5, 2002
I weigh 6 pounds, 13
ounces! I'm getting to be a big boy now!!! Guess that solid food
is paying off!
January
28, 2002
Well, I had my hernias
fixed. Dr. Hill found a second one on my left side so he fixed that one
too. I didn't have such a good time in the hospital though. I had some
spells through the night and one was bad enough Pop had to bring me
back. He's really good at that. Anyhow, we rushed home the next morning
and I did just fine. I was sore after the pain medicine wore off, but I
healed up real good.
February
12, 2002
Went to see Dr. Ponder
today. She said I was doing so good that I can come see her every 2
months now. I weighed in at a whopping 10 pounds, 4 ounces. Wow -
I must be doing all the right things!
March
5, 2002
Today I went for my swallow
study. I did really good too! Of course, I was starved before I did the
test, so I was REALLY hungry. The lady that monitored the test said that
I was swallowing just fine and not aspirating much at all.
March
14, 2002
Today was my hearing test.
I didn't pass this one. It was the same test they gave me in NICU. The
lady that gave the test said that just because I didn't pass didn't mean
I couldn't hear. I coulda told her that. Anyhow, I have to have another
test next week. The lady said that one would be more diagnostic. I'm
becoming a real pro at these tests and stuff. Maybe I'll be a tester
when I grow up. At least I have the experience.
March
22, 2002
Had my second hearing test
today. They said that I was hearing stuff, but it had to be kinda loud.
What can you expect? My first two months were in a place that had
buzzers and beepers going off around the clock. I just know how to
ignore REAL good.
March
30, 2002
I'm a 12 pounder now! I can
eat a full jar of food and take all of my bottle. I'm even beginning to
sleep all night. This growing thing is hard!
April 6, 2002
Boy, were mom and pop
wrong! I went to see my dr today, Ms. Dr. Ponder, and I weigh 13 pounds
5.2 ounces. Dr. Ponder was really impressed too! She's such a nice lady.
I got kinda sad though. Not about my shots, even though they hurt, but
Ms. Dr. Ponder got married on me! I'm growing as fast as I can! Oh,
well, I still like her and all, I guess I'll just have to share her. Now
I'll have to call her Mrs. Dr. Dykstra. Whew, I guess I'm gonna have to
check out this school thing to start understanding all this stuff...
May 10,
2002
I can sit up now! Mom or
Pop still helps me but I can hold on to their fingers and hold my head
up, when I want to. I can even adjust myself so I don't fall and go
boom!
May
28, 2002
I've started my physical
therapy and my occupational therapy. Both ladies are really nice and
they think I am doing really well. I coulda told them that. Anyhow, Mrs.
Rayne, she's my physical therapist, is really nice. Once I got to know
her I have lots of fun. Mrs. Sharon, my OT therapist, is nice too. Now I
can get me some really big muscles!!!
August
6, 2002
Today, Mom was playing with me - you know, tickling, making funny noises and I giggled. She got so excited that she called Pop into the room and he heard me too! I'm so busy learning new stuff that I forget that things can be fun, but I can giggle when I want.
August 13, 2002
Today my first tooth came through. I'm really glad because they are not fun and I fuss alot when they are getting ready to come in. Now I am ready for pork chops!
August 21,
2002
Today was my surgery day. The doctors took off my extra fingers and fixed my belly button. Mom and Pop said I was in surgery for 5 hours. All I know is they had my feet and hands wrapped up in these funny things that only showed my fingers and toes. As soon as I woke up, there was Mom and Pop. They held me and gave me some juice. Then we went to the room I was in before surgery to make sure I would wake up, pee and drink my formula good. The people were really nice at the hospital but I don't think I like hospitals very much.
August 24,
2002
I get to go on my first road trip today! Mom and Pop said we are going to a place called Texas. I hope they have lots of fun stuff to do! I like to ride in the car. Maybe Eldon and me can play video games, I don't know what that is, but Eldon likes them, so maybe he can show me how to do it. Texas, here I come....... : )
December 2002
Mom started giving me
PediaSure. Dr. Stowe said it was ok. Mom thought I would take it better if
she got the chocolate flavor and boy did I !!! I wouldn't eat any of my
other food - not even bananas. So.... Mom said no more chocolate for me -
only vanilla. That's ok - I like that too!
December 16, 2002
I weigh 21 pounds and am 27
3/4 inches tall! Getting bigger by the minute!
December 18, 2002
Got my eyes checked today
by a really nice dr lady. She said my eyes are ok and that Mom and Pop
have to keep on their toes to make sure I'm not having any problems
seeing. I even got caught sneaking a peek at the tech that was taking
notes about me.... tee hee tee hee
