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Happy Father's Day
Wishing everyone a Happy Father's Day! We celebrated by going to brunch at the Grand America - yum!
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We're keepin' the O2
So I called the cardiologist today to see if Max could come off the oxygen since I thought he was doing so well {his stats are in the upper 80's on average without it}. But nope, apparently he needs...
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Much needed vacation!
We made it back from our {pretty much} annual trip to Redfish Lake, Idaho, with Steve's brother. The weather was great; Max did pretty well on the long drive; we did pretty well hauling oxygen...
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Cool website
Just joined this cool website:Adoption Voiceshttp://adoptionvoices.com/{the adoption social network }If you've adopted, are hoping to adopt, are a birthparent, or have been touched by adoption, you may...
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Advice?
First, Max turned 3 months old this week - woohoo.Second, we celebrated the 4th by wearing red, white, & blue {in a shirt that was really way to small} with friends and family.Third, as Max is...
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Sneak Peak
We had professional pictures taken a couple of weeks ago.... the fabulous photographer, Kami Alkire, posted a few on her blog today... I stole a couple for mine...
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More pics
These turned out so cute - I know - I'm a slightly biased mama...thanks again, Kami!
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EI
So we had our 'evaluation' last week with DDI Vantage for early intervention. Max is an automatic qualifier because of the Ds, but it gives everyone a starting point to build a therapy program for him....
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Smiles & coo's
I've been trying to capture one of our 'conversations' on video, but Max gets very distracted when the camera is rolling... here is just a glimpse at his adorable personality, this time distracted by...
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Convo with Daddy
Finally - I got it on video!{I'm thoroughly embarrassed by our plaid couch. Our puppy chewed up our 'good' couch and it went to the dump. So we got this used couch for the interim until the puppy is...
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Something cool...
So I got an email over the weekend from Melody, Max's birthmom. She had some exciting news. The Pregnancy Care Center in San Antonio, where she received support throughout her pregnancy, is going to...
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Congenital Heart Disease (100 + kids with CHD)
You can follow Paul Cardall's journey at http://mytricuspidatresia.blogspot.com/Max goes in to see our cardiologist on Thursday. I'm praying his surgery gets scheduled then.
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Special Olympics
Somewhere in the crazy week before adopting Max, my Mom called and was so excited. She said, "I just realized something. Now when we volunteer for Special Olympics, we'll have our own athlete to cheer...
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New Blankie
Our wonderful friend, Vicki, made Max this snugglyblankie. She made it in the Colorado Avalanche team colors to match the office-turned-nursery decor. Love it!{She made a cute one for Piper, too, when...
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August surgery!
So we saw the cardiologist this morning. Everything looks good; Max is big enough; she said we could schedule his surgery!!! We are sooo relieved. The surgery department should be calling in the next...
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4 months and 4 do's
Max turned 4 months old on the 31st! After a bath we tried out some new do's... His hair dries so fast, even combed straight down it started to fluff up in between each style. I had to re-wet it...
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Support and then some
Last night we were invited to a great event. A fellow blogger and mom to a sweet little guy with Down syndrome (Jaxson), put together a BBQ so a fellow California blogger could meet some of us Utah...
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WE HAVE A DATE!!
September 3rd Max will have his open heart surgery {August was completely booked}.I shouldn't be so excited, but I am {OK, a little terrified, too}. I can't wait to get this behind us!
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4 month well-baby check-up
We saw Dr. Durham today. We couldn't get vaccinations done {I'm sure Max was reallydisappointed about that!} because of his upcoming surgery. Max weighed in at 13.6 lbs and is 25" long (which is 61%...
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Look what I can do!
During tummy time tonight, which he usually hates, Max showed us his determination to be a big strong boy. He lifted his head off the ground several times (until I started videoing, of course - at...
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