September 2009

Enjoying the pool on a hot Sept day.

Birthdays-
This was our super exciting birthday month! Mike's birthday was on the 4th, and Cam's first birthday was on the 28th! We had a huge blowout party for Cameron, the Hughes grandparents came out to attend, and overall I think we had about 30 people at the party! One of the many highlights of his party was that his NICU podmate was able to attend. Thijs was born a couple days after Cameron and left the NICU just a week after him. We hadn't seen him since the NICU. He looked so good! Overall, the party was super fun, I think Cam was a little overwhelmed, but he had a good time. He wasn't really interested in trying the cupcake, and didn't seem to want to open presents either, but he loved visiting with all his friends. What a great turnout we had to celebrate with our little man!



Hospital Stuff-
Poor Cam had his cleft palate surgery the day after his birthday! What a horrible 'present'. It took them 2 hours to get the IV in just to start the procedure! I even told them what a hard stick he is. Poor guy. He was in the hospital overnight and came home the next afternoon. Recovery was a little rough, his mouth was pretty cut up and we went through a lot of pain meds. After he healed up though, he started eating like a champ! And, no more food coming out of his nose! Just glad that surgery is done.

Also at the hospital in September, was the NICU reunion! We got to see Cam's main doctor, and almost all of his nurses and respiratory techs. It was so much fun to see everyone. We also got to decorate a butterfly that will be on display at the new children's hospital (where his Kidney surgery will be in Nov).

With Dr. Hamburg at the NICU reunion.

Waiting for his cleft surgery to start.

Exciting Developmental Progress-
During Sept, Cam made some great progress. He is finally tall enough to stand in his exersaucer without a pillow under his feet! He also started eating more great purees and increased his intake substantially. His balance is awesome, and he has no problem sitting on his new favorite toy, the Mickey Plane. He really enjoys hitting buttons, and making the cow sing 'Old McDonald' on his exersaucer. His 'talking' is coming along great and he is really starting to laugh pretty darn hard. He continues to be such a happy baby!

The Mickey Plane, his favorite new toy!