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.
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
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!
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