This post is for always in my eyes, my little baby boy Hayden!! He is turning 5 on Tuesday!! I can't believe how time flies, and how much my baby has grown. Three months into my pregnancy with him I found out he had what was called, Gastroschisis: is a birth defect in which an infant's intestines stick out of the body through a defect on one side of the umbilical cord. I was devastated finding out what would entail fixing him. He was born and they took him right away for surgery, and then into NICU. 
(After his first Surgery -Days old)
He went through 3 surgery's, and stayed 6 weeks in NICU. 
(1 month- finally able to hold him, was not able to hold him for first 3 weeks)
After he came home and as months went by, he became what the specialist refers to as "best case scenario".
(Six months and picture perfect!!)
The specialist still uses his pictures in his seminars as what the best case scenario can be. I am thankful everyday for him, and how much of a fighter he is. I am so thankful for his resilience in the things he has had to deal with.
(Hayden's 1st Birthday)
(Hayden's 2nd Birthday)
I love his sense of humor and how he can make himself laugh!! I love watching him interacting with his sister and how much he loves her and absolutely adores her!! He is such a loving caring boy to everyone. We are so glad that he is in our family, and treasure our time with him!! We love you so much Hayd!! 
Next post will be his birthday party!!
2 comments:
I'll never forget the pain I saw in his eyes while in NICU and it's truly amazing how quickly he put it all behind him, thanks to your loving care. You'll recall the estimate of being on medication for two years, which you narrowed to less than one. I remember when you found out what was wrong and the doctor tried to explain with pictures to which you declined and said, "Just fix him." He surely does have a precious nutty sense of humor! Can't wait to see you tomorrow night, Hayden! Have fun at T-ball with Johnny! :)
happy upcoming b-day hayden!
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