Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Braden update
Sorry it's been a while since our last post. Braden had a GI appt. today. Dr. Acra thinks that Braden is not aspirating or refluxing anymore based off our conversation. He has ordered an additional study with Braden's suck/swallow study schedule for Jan 16th. If all goes well we may get to take Braden off meds and start him back on bottle feeds. Tomorrow Braden has a routine MRI follow up. So Braden doesn't eat past 1 am which means I will get 6 hours of uninterupted sleep tonite. I am so excited. I am glad his MRI is early and the no feeds are during the nite. It's easier on Braden. Braden will be turning 1 year old on Saturday Jan 10th. It's unbelievable a year has already past. It comes with sadness as well as joy. We miss Kaleigh and keep her in our hearts as we celebrate Braden's amazing life. Braden now weighs 14 lbs 8 ozs.
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Braden's car
Adjusted age ticker
Braden's new Car
1/10/08
Braden's new car
1/10/08
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Chick Magnet outfit 2
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Chick Magnet outfit
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12/13/08
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12/13/08
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Mr. Smiley
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having a better day
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11/2/08
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11/2/08
Chillin on his boppy
Trying to take off his mitten
Tummy time
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10/3/08
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Look Mommy I pulled out my nose tube again...
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10/1/08
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9/30/08
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9/30/08
Braden in Camo
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9/12/08
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9/12/08
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He loves to put his hand under his cheek. So cute...
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Another photo to show how big Braden is...
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Please ignore me in these photos. I just wanted you to see how big Braden has gotten.
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9/10/08
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8/21/08
Braden playing with his keys
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8/17/08
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8/17/08
Braden and Mommy
Braden and Stephen
8/10/08
Braden and Stephen
8/11/08
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8/06/08
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8/6/08
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8/6/08
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8/6/08
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After his bath
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7/31/08
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Tummy time
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Playing in his mirror.
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7/30/08
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7/30/08 Braden checking out his wrist toy.
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7/20/08 Enjoying his swing
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7/18/08
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7/15/08 Braden and his NG tube
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7/7/08 Braden before his Dr. visit. He was happy this morning.
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7/7/08 Braden looking at his Daddy taking his photo.
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7/2/08
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7/2/08
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7/2/08 In his BeBe Pod. He's not sure if he like it just yet.
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6/19/08
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6/18/08
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6/12/08
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6/11/08
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6/9/08
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Braden's new toy
Braden and his Daddy
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Last nite on his trach nose since we had no power. He did really well.
Braden
5/31/08
Braden & his wubbanub pacifier
Braden at home
Braden and his tummy time Boppy
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5/29/08
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5/29/08
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5/27/08 Getting set up at home.
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5/27/08 in the van.
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5/27/08 On our way out of the hospital
Mommy and Braden :-)
Braden and nurse Sherry
Braden's home coming
5/27/08 In his carseat. :-)
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5/24/08
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5/23/08
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5/22/08 Braden with Nurse Patty
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5/20/08
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5/20/08 Braden and his nurse Stacy
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5/19/08
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In one of Missy's outfits. Can you see how big he is.. in his newborn clothes.
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With Nurse Rachel. He is not mad at her he's got gas. :-)
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5/17/08
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5/16/08
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5/10/08
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5/10/08 4th months old today
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5/7/08
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5/4/08
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5/4/08 Dressed up in his puppy dog attire.
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5/4/08 Look at those big beautiful eyes.
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5/4/08
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5/4/08 Taking his bottle like a big boy.
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5/4/08
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5/4/08 In cousin Riley's lightning outfit.
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5/3/08
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5/1/08
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5/1/08
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4/30/08
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4/29/08
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4/28/08
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4/26/08
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4/26/08 Frog feet pajamas from Ashley.
Braden & Family
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4/25/08
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4/24/08 In his bouncy seat.
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4/22/08
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4/21/08
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4/21/08 Getting a break from his bottle
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4/20/08
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4/20/08 King Braden in his frog outfit
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4/19/08
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4/19/08 Taking his bottle
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4/19/08 Wide awake after his feeding.
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4/18/08
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4/15/08 In his big boy bed
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4/15/08
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4/13/08 Look both eyes. :-)
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With both eyes open 4/13/08
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4/12/08
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4/11/08
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4/10/08
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4/7/08
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4/7/08 still at Vandy
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4/2/08
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4/2/08 Daddy holding Braden for the first time.
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4/1/08 Dino outfit and blanket
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4/1/08
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Braden and Nurse Missy who sang a very lovely song to him tonite.
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4/1/08
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4/1/08
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3/31/08
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3/31/08
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3/31/08 Braden is now 36 weeks gestational age. He will be 3 months old on April 10th.
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3/31/08
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3/31/08 Sleeping so peacefully
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3/31/08 Momma holding Braden
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3/31/08 He's telling them to be quiet or he's thinking. You decide.
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3/31/08 Patty pics
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3/28/08 Such a cutie :-)
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3/28/08 Braden's alligator apparel
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3/28/08 The Green bean bag alien from Roswell.
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3/25/08
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3/24/08
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3/24/08
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3/24/08
Braden in Camo
3/23/08
Braden in Camo
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3/20/08 Look how big he's getting.
Braden's new isolette
3/18/08
Braden's new Isolette
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3/16/08
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3/16/08 Photo from last nite while Mommy held Braden
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3/14/08 This duck is not as big as it looks.
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3/14/08
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3/12/08
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3/11/08 New bedding..
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3/11/08 Both eyes open. Taken with the lights down and no flash. He won't open them otherwise.
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3/11/08
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3/11/08 Doesn't he look bigger?
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3/11/08
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3/10/08 2 months old today. :-)
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3/9/08
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3/9/08
Family photo
3/7/08
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3/7/08 Photo by Aunt Paula
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3/7/08 Our first family photo
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3/7/08 Braden's tooth. Photo courtesy of Nurse Patti
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3/5/08
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3/5/08 Photo by Aunt Paula
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3/3/08 With his mittens and hat to warm him up after his bath.
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3/3/08
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2/29/08
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2/28/08
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2/26/08
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2/05/08
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2/25/08
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2/22/08 Evening visit
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2/22/08 Daddy's a little better at taking my photo.
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2/22/08 This is what happens when Mommy forgets to turn off the flash.
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2/18/08 You can see he is still very little even though he's reached 2 lbs.
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2/18/08 Look zero tubes :-)
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2/18/08
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2/16/08 Is that a smile on his little face:-)
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2/16/08 Still off the vent what a trooper.
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2/14/08
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2/12/08
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2/11/08
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2/11/08 Braden on his camo and frogs blanket. Very Cute.
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2/7/08
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2/6/08
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On his own blue bunny blanket given to him by Judy G.. :-)
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2/6/08 with his purple passy
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2-4-08 Sometimes it's just too hard to get a non blurry shot. He is so small. But, this is a picture without tape on his chin.
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2/2/08
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2-1-08
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Our little superman 2-1-08
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1-29-08
Braden's new hat
1/29/08
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1-28-08
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1-25-08
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1-21-08 All I want to do is sleep.
Kaleigh
1-21-08 Both eyes open and a non blurry picture. Thank you Daddy.
Kaleigh
1-21-08 with both eyes open. Mommy had a hard time with the camera so my apologies for the blurred photo.
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1/20/08 Little Kaleigh's photo last nite didn't come out. They had her in the dark so it was difficult to get a good shot. :-(
Braden John
1-19-08 Still sleeping away and really tired but doing very well.
Kaleigh Grace
1-19-08 She doesn't look so comfortable but they had just flipped her back on her back. She would rather be on her belly.
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1-19-08 Good pic of her little face.
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1-19-08 resting peacefully from a hard day of breathing on his own.
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1-18-08 with his purple passy
Kaleigh
1-18-08 evening
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Our little hero has showed us that she is a fighter.
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1-18-08 first day off his ventilator. :-)
Kaleigh 1-17-08
Resting so she can get stronger.
Braden 1-17-08
Has his lamp off today. So we can see his cute little face.
Kaleigh
Laying on her pink gingham blanket. They just changed out that morning.
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That's Mommy's hand on Braden's little head. In an effort to calm him.
Kaleigh
They had Kaleigh on her side today. What a large diaper she has on.
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Loves to sleep on his tummy. Kaleigh likes it too.
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1/14/08 Stretched out and relaxed
Kaleigh
1/14/08 crinkling her forhead
kaleigh grace
1/12/08
Braden John
1/12/08
About Me
- Our little Miracles
- This is the story of an amazing set of twins that were born 16 weeks to soon and their little brother Grayson. Kaleigh Grace who lived an amazing 13 days and we miss daily. Braden our super hero who is now 4. This is our journey in parenting with challenges above and beyond the norm.
2 comments:
Stephen & Stephanie,
It looks like good news from the GI doc just in time for Braden's birthday! It's also great to hear how much weight he's been able to add and to see chubby cheeks and dimples . . .
I wish Braden the very happiest of first birthdays tomorrow. And I send him best wishes that his second year will be filled with wonderful days of health and happiness.
Please know that Kaleigh, as well as Braden, holds a special place in our thoughts and in our hearts. We send our support and prayers to you all as you celebrate Braden's heroic first year and honor Kaleigh's memory.
Dana
I saw this plant a tree for baby. The kids and I are going to plant a tree for Braden and one for Kaleigh in our yard this year. I know they will both be ones with flowers for each spring.
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