Caden wore the most adorable outfit to church today. He had on big boy pants with a collared shirt and a sweater vest. This is a closeup because its the best smile we were able to get. He is the best looking baby on the block!
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Sunday Best
Caden wore the most adorable outfit to church today. He had on big boy pants with a collared shirt and a sweater vest. This is a closeup because its the best smile we were able to get. He is the best looking baby on the block!
Caden is Brilliant in the Morning
Caden's favorite time of day is usually in the morning, right after he wakes up and then eats. After his belly is full, he is happy, smiley, and ready to play. His daddy loves Saturdays and Sundays just for this reason. During the week he would already be at work, but on the weekend, we get some great family time in bed. Praise God for Mondays this week, as Brett will be off for MLK Jr. day. The extra time with Caden will be a huge blessing...
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Healthy Baby...Happy Mommy
We got a clean bill of health from the Doctor yesterday. Praise God! Thanks to everyone who was praying for Caden's recovery. It was a blessing that his RSV was mild and didn't ever get worse. Many infants end up in the hospital and we never did. The only instructions the Doctor gave us was to finish up his antibiotics. Mommy now has a cold (thanks to Caden) and it looks like Daddy may be getting it now too. We hope it doesn't travel back to baby Caden. We definitely don't want to do this again.
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Nanna & the monkey
Nanna let Caden pick a new stuffed animal (not that he needed another one) when we were at Khol's last weekend. She would hold up two animals and see which one Caden preferred..he consistently looked at this monkey. As you can see from this picture, he is quite fascinated with its face. He would get very excited when Nanna would make the monkey "talk" to him. His eyes would get big, his arms flail, and his legs would kick like crazy.
First Trip to a Park
Caden enjoyed his first walk a few weeks ago through the park next to our apartment complex. As you can see, he is sleeping quite soundly.
Sunday, January 08, 2006
Sickness Update
Caden had to go back to the doctor on Thursday evening. He was having some trouble breathing, and his congestion was not improving. The after hours doctor we saw was not our regular guy, but he was cool. He listened to Caden's breathing and he heard some weezing in his lungs. Some mucus was becoming lodged in his bronchial thingys, and this is not a good thing. It's called bronchialitis(not to be confused with bronchitis), and the doc hooked him up to a nebulizer to help break up the mucus build-up. Well, it didn't really help, but he sent us home and told us to monitor his breathing and call if the weezing got any worse. It didn't, and Caden has been sleeping much more than normal for the last 48 hours as his little body continues to recover (which also gives Mommy and Daddy more time to recover!).
He should be fine by Monday or Tuesday, but the cough could still linger for a couple more weeks. We are looking forward to having our little boy back to normal. This process has been tough, but we have learned alot and we thank God for the learning experience and the many ways in which He helped us through it. Hey, if nothing else, we at least earned our first parenting merit badge. Thanks for your prayers! The pics will return soon!
He should be fine by Monday or Tuesday, but the cough could still linger for a couple more weeks. We are looking forward to having our little boy back to normal. This process has been tough, but we have learned alot and we thank God for the learning experience and the many ways in which He helped us through it. Hey, if nothing else, we at least earned our first parenting merit badge. Thanks for your prayers! The pics will return soon!
Thursday, January 05, 2006
On a sad note...
Our sweet little boy is experiencing for the first time what it feels like to be sick. It started Saturday with a congested cough and we went to the Doctor on Monday morning. We were told it was just a cold but bring him back in if he got worse because RSV was going around. That night we made a phone call to the doctor at 3 a.m. Caden was inconsolable and refusing to eat. He had thrown up and screamed through diaper changes. The doctor prescribed an antibiotic since it sounded like an ear infection. Brett made a trip to the pharmacy for the medicine and to also get some infant ibuprofen. (This was more difficult than you think since Brett sprained his ankle on Saturday helping some friends move.) We decided to take him in on Wednesday since he wasn't improving. Good thing we did! Caden tested positive for RSV and also had double ear infections. Yuck! So, hopefully, we're now on the road to recovery. He has his moments of fussiness and yet still manages to smile and coo at different points during the day. He is such a sweet baby! Please be praying for a quick and complete recovery for baby Caden.
Saturday, December 31, 2005
Caden the Wise Man
We don't know what the point of this pic is, he just kinda looks like some sort of sage, hermit, or holy man. It's a good look for him...
Pope Caden IV
We just couldn't resist taking a pic of Caden in this very tall, red hat. He looks like a young Pope Benedict III...
Friday, December 30, 2005
2 months old
Caden Darrel is now 10 lbs. 9 oz. and is 24 inches long. He's in the 25th percentile for weight and 75th percentile for height. He also received his first shots...3 at one time. He screamed and then calmed quickly with the help of Mommy & Daddy.
Uncle Allen
Uncle Allen was working in Birmingham this week (he was recruiting for Pepperdine) and made a special trip to Montgomery to see Caden. They hadn't seen each other since Thanksgiving. Uncle Allen thought Caden didn't even look like the same baby since he's changed so much. They enjoyed getting reacquainted.
Thursday, December 29, 2005
Nathaniel, Owen, Caden, Dawson
The Boys
Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
We had a great time with Brett's family for Christmas. We went to Florida and stayed in a condo with an amazing ocean view. This picture is of the grandsons wearing outfits that Gamma made for them. Aren't they cute?!
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Uncle Chad and Owen Sing to Caden
Owen has taken a special interest in his newest cousin! Tonight Uncle Chad and his family all came over for pizza, and Owen tried hard to figure out what he could do to make Baby Caden happy. He tried toys, he tried talking to him, and he tried singing him songs. The songs, classics like "Old McDonald" and "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star", were a big hit; Owen made Caden smile over and over. Caden loves his cousins!!!
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Sunday, December 11, 2005
Caden & His Whoozit
One of Brett's best friends, Chad Hicks, brought Caden this "Whoozit" toy when he and Mike Baur came to visit. The Whoozit is Caden's favorite toy, and he loves to track it with his eyes. Today he even smiled when Daddy shook it near his face!
All Smiles
Caden has inherited a dimple from his Daddy. He is smiling more every day and learning to coo.
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Friday, December 02, 2005
One Month Old!
Our sweet little baby is growing. Everyone told us that time flies...and they're right! We had our one month doctor's visit this week. (Remember, at birth, Caden was 6 lbs. 8 oz. and 20 inches) Caden is quite healthy...he now weighs 9 lbs. 1 oz. and is 22.5 inches!!!
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
1st trip to HU
This was Caden's 1st trip to Harding University. Although the place was empty because of the holidays, we still enjoyed showing Caden where his Mommy and Daddy met.
Go Blue!
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Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
Caden carries on the Emerson tradition of being a Michigan fan! In this picture he is wearing Daddy's Michigan jersey from when he was little.
Friday, November 18, 2005
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
After Bath Time
Daddy really enjoys bath time with Caden. Caden loves the warm water and the gentle touch. What is more precious than a clean, naked baby wrapped up in a towel?!?!
Sleeping
He does this alot. Bright lights, loud noise, swinging chair, vibrating bouncy seat, nothing phases him. Praise God for a Champion Sleeper!
Dawson Loves Baby Caden
Dawson asks about Baby Caden all the time, and we're sure that they (along with the other 2 nephews) will be the best of friends in a few years. Dawson and Owen are both so sweet with Caden, and it is a joy to spend time with them!
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Sweet face
Can you tell he's gaining weight? His little cheeks are starting to become chubby...in a sweet-baby sort of way.
Sound Asleep
Caden loves to be swaddled when he sleeps. However...last night, he was out like a light and slept nearly 5 hours with his arms in this position! He also kept his passifier in on his own. Brett took this picture with a flash in the dark bedroom...Caden never moved.
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Church Day
Today was Caden's first day at Grace Pointe church of Christ. Everyone oooed and awwed over him. When the announcement was made that Caden was in the audience, Daddy held him up for all to see (think Lion King). Daddy was excited to wear his new shirt which read "Caden's Daddy". We were quite the proud parents today!
Friday, November 04, 2005
Mattie & Caden
Mattie & CadenOriginally uploaded by The Emersons.
The girls & Caden
April's grandparents drove from Arlington, Texas to visit their first great-grandson. This was a surprise visit...even to Caden's Nana (April's Mom).
Our little gloworm
Our precious little boy had jaundice the first few days of his life. We were blessed to be able to treat him with photo therapy at home. Sometimes, photo therapy is given by placing the baby under certain lights to help break down the biliruben. Caden had a light that he wore on his back which strapped to his little body. This allowed us to hold him and feed him. Unfortunatly, it required us to keep Caden close to an outlet, making movement limited. The light let off a "glow" making him look like a gloworm. We also had to suppliment his feedings with formula until my milk came in. Caden had his heal pricked to check his biliruben count until it was down to a safe level. Praise God he was only on the machine for four days.
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Caden's 1st Halloween
We never dreamed he's make it for Halloween. We always thought he'd be a November baby. Boy were we wrong. Thanks to Gamma for making him a "Caden's First Halloween" bib. November 1st, Caden will be one week old...they were right, time does fly.
Sunday, October 30, 2005
The Proud Parents
This is the first picture taken of our little family after Caden arrived. Could there be a great blessing than the first few moments with your first born child?!
Cuddling with Mommy
Mommy discovered that Caden is the cuddle bug she and Daddy always dreamed of having.
Hands
This picture was taken on the first day we brought Caden home. His Daddy is fascinated by his tiny little features.
Friday, October 28, 2005
Caden Darrel Emerson
HE'S HERE!!!
Caden Darrel Emerson
Born October 25th, 2005 at 9:44 p.m.
Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz.
Height: 20 in.
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Cradle made by Dad
Gran Pa and Mommy stand proudly next to the cradle that will very soon hold a precious little gift. We went to the doctor yesterday and everything continues to be exactly how it should be. My strep-B test came back negative and my blood pressure looks great. Although I feel uncomfortable at times, Dr. Kouri assured me that everything is as it should be.
April admiring cradle
Our baby shower at GracePointe Church of Christ was wonderful! We were loved on and blessed by their generosity. My favorite item of the day had to be a special gift from my parents. My Daddy had worked several months on making this beautiful cradle for his first grandchild.
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
29 days and counting....
I know..I know...babies don't always come on their due dates, but I have to have something to focus on. I'm reaching that point where I'm ready for this baby to be here. I'm not to "get this baby out of me" just yet, but I am ready to meet the little one...or at least I think I am.
Monday, September 26, 2005
33 weeks
33 weeks...only 7 to go! We're almost finished moving into our apartment. We hope to be done by October so we can enjoy it a little before family comes to visit. I've been working on getting registered at Target and Baby Depot. Baby Depot seems to have techinal difficulty more often than not. Brett and I are getting more and more excited to meet this little one and to find out if it's a boy or girl!
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
30 weeks
So here we are...30 weeks...only 10 more until we meet baby Emerson. 
WOW! The time has flown. We are finally moved in to our new apartment in Montgomery. We are not unpacked...just moved in. But we are slowly making the apartment feel more like a home. It has been nice to have a place to ourselves again. Making dinner for the two of us has been a rediscovered joy with my own kitchen again. Thanks to my parents for the blessing they were to us this past year in allowing us to live with them! I know it's awfully quite around there now. Not to worry, we'll have a crying baby with us before you know it.
Tomorrow we will celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary...our last one as a two person family. It has been 4 years of excitement, lots of transitions, and continually growing love. The Lord has blessed us over abundantly and we praise His name for His guidance during the last few years. We thank Him especially for the gift of life that He is creating for Brett and me.
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Tomorrow we will celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary...our last one as a two person family. It has been 4 years of excitement, lots of transitions, and continually growing love. The Lord has blessed us over abundantly and we praise His name for His guidance during the last few years. We thank Him especially for the gift of life that He is creating for Brett and me.
Friday, August 19, 2005
Charleston, South Carolina
It's time to put another pregnancy picture up...but you'll have to wait a few more days for an "April only" pic. This picture was taken around the end of July outside Gilligan's, a restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina. I am almost 6 months pregnant here. We are moving next weekend to Montgomery, Alabama. We'll try to get a new picture up once we get settled. Keep checking.
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
25 weeks...105 days to go!
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Today was our last appointment with Dr. Crenshaw. Since we received word from Grace Pointe Church of Christ that they had agreed to be our sponsoring congregation, we have been making small steps towards moving to Montgomery, Alabama. We heard the heartbeat again today...148. The baby seems to be getting stronger, or at least that's what it feels like. Brett had bought us a monitor to hear the baby's heartbeat at home. It's basically an electronically amplified stethoscope. However, I'm not sure the baby likes it. Whenever I push the stethoscope shaped device onto my tummy, the baby tends to kick/push at the device. It's actually quite funny to watch. We leave for Israel on Sunday and the doctor gave us the o.k., as long as I promised to behave. This baby is destined to be a world traveler.
Saturday, June 25, 2005
20 weeks
Well...we've reached the half way mark of 20 weeks. The baby is moving more and more. Brett has now felt and seen the baby move in my tummy. I think it's safe to say that I've reached the point where it is obvious I'm pregnant...no more questions.
Thursday, June 23, 2005
The Ultrasound
The Doctor told us today that everything looks perfect. Praise God! We watched our baby's little heart beat and got a great view of it's spine. We have pictures and video to cherish. Last night I not only felt the baby move, but I watched my tummy move. Brett has also been able to feel the baby push...not just a "thump" on the wall of my tummy. He is still in awe.
Friday, June 10, 2005
Moving Right Along
Last night, Brett was able to feel the baby move for the first time. I have been questioning the feelings for almost 2 weeks now...trying to determine what was indigestion or possibly baby movement. After recognizing a consistent thumping feeling, I was ready to admit that, yes, I have felt the baby moving. Last night, we were reading on the internet what happens during the 19th week of pregancy when we read that the baby is tumbling around. I felt a "thump" and let Brett place his hand on my belly where I had felt it. A few seconds later he said, "I felt it!" It was an exciting moment for both of us.
Thursday, May 26, 2005
I realize that I look like I lost weight...trust me, I haven't. What I have done is moved into maternity clothes for 95% of my wardrobe. The white tank I have on in this picture is a maternity one, giving me more room, yet making my belly look smaller. We went to the doctor this morning and were able to hear the baby's heartbeat. 150 beats per minute!
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Maternity Clothes
I gave in this week. It started on Saturday. We were getting ready to go to a wedding (which we ended up not going to) and I was having difficulty finding something to wear. Brett was trying to help me and was beginning to understand my frustration of being limited on clothes. We finally decided on a skirt and a maternity top(thanks to Brett's sister, Amy). Then, since we didn't go to the wedding, I decided I would wear it to church the next day. On Monday, I wore a maternity tank with an unbutton shirt and maternity pants...I was SO comfortable. It was really nice to not feel constricted all day. Even though a few of the shirts still look too big for now...it's nice to have more options to choose from in the morning.
Thursday, May 05, 2005
13 weeks
Goodbye first trimester, hello second. Now, I know you're wondering why I'm wearing the same clothes as our 8 weeks picture...well, I wanted it to be easier to tell how my tummy had changed (plus, it's not the same pants). If possible, I may have all future pictures with me in a white tank. So, here we are...13 weeks. I'm down to the drawstring and elastic waistbands only. Needless to say, I'm doing more laundry these days. The pants I have on in this picture are usually quite loose and sit lower on my hips. They are now pulled tight, even with the extra give in the stretchy material. It can be frustrating in the morning getting dressed...I don't fit into the maternity clothes yet, but my choices of regular clothes are dwindling quickly. We went to the doctor on April 22nd. We were hoping to hear the baby's heartbeat, but the sound of my placenta was covering the heartbeat. So, we look forward to our next visit when Dr. Crenshaw promised we'd hear the heartbeat for sure.
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