Aiden turns one month!

I just turned one month old! In celebration of my birthday, my mommy and daddy invited my grandpas, grandmas, aunties, uncles, and a few family friends for a BBQ at our house.

Auntie Misty bought me an ice cream cake from Baskin Robbins! It looked yummy, too bad I could not have some because I am way too young. I can't wait until I am old enough to eat ice cream.

My Auntie Jess bought me my first birthday present ever! I got clothes and cute little sandals from Gymboree.

My mom handed out announcement cards to everyone. They turned out so nice. I looked so cute, and everyone loved it.

Everyone was passing me around - everyone wanted to hug me. I felt soooo special. I was sleepy though and napped for the most part of the party.

Thank you everyone for coming to my party!

Aiden's World - One Month In Review

1st week -
June 28: My grandma Terry watched me today while my Mommy & Daddy went to Target to buy a few things. When they got back from the store, we went to a clinic to see a lactation specialist. My Mommy is concerned that I'm not getting enough milk and that she was not feeding me correctly. She was in a lot of pain because her nipples were sore. We were at the clinic for 3 hours. I was so irritated because everytime I latched on my Mom's breast, the lactation nurse pulled me away. The nurse told my Mommy that the frenulum under my tongue was too close to the tip of my tongue which prevented me from sticking out my tongue. This was the reason why my Mommy was sore because I was not sucking her nipples correctly. The nurse advised my parents to get the frenulum snipped by my Pediatrician.

June 29: I went to my Pediatrician today (Dr. Oca) for a follow up. My Daddy had to take off all of my clothes including my diaper so that the nurse could get my exact weight. I accidentally peed when they placed me on the scale because I was cold & nervous. Dr. Oca snipped the frenulum under my tongue because it restricted me from being able to stick out my tongue. My Mommy was in pain because I was not able to suck correctly during breastfeeding. After the frenulum was snipped my Mommy felt much better. Dr. Oca sent us to the lab to get my blood drawn. She wanted to check my Jaundice level. I experienced my 1st earthquake while we were in the lab. The earthquake happened right before the nurse poked my foot with the needle. It was so scarry, luckily my Mommy & Daddy were there to comfort me. My Jaundice level was 13 so Dr. Oca wanted my blood drawn again.

June 30: My Daddy went back to work today. I was home alone with my Mommy for the first time. Auntie Irma came over to visit my Mommy and I today. She brought boba for my Mommy.

June 31: My auntie Misty and cousin Jemmalynn went with my Mommy to take me to the lab today to get my blood drawn for the 2nd time. Dr. Oca said my Jaundice level has gone down to a 9 so I don't have to get my blood drawn again. My Mommy & Daddy were both so happy for the great news.

Happy Aiden

In a world that's all brand-new,
Babies have so much to do!

Laughing, making funny faces,
Finding out those ticklish places...

Cuddling up and wiggling toes,
Looking cute in tiny clothes...

Tasting, touching, reaching high,
Crawling under, scooting by...

Learning words and having fun...
Making memories one by one

Aiden at 2 weeks

Hello World -

I am now two weeks old. The picture above with my auntie is when I was 1 week old. It was taken right before she left for New York to take an exam. She came to visit me and my mom - she said she visited me for good luck. I hope that I am able to bring her good luck. The other picture was from yesterday afternoon - while I was sleeping in my car seat on Auntie's sofa. I look good, don't I?

I have been growing up fast. I have since then gained a pound and got an inch taller. I have been to car rides. In fact, yesterday, we visited my auntie's house. She took care of me for less than an hour while Mommy went to the doctor. I met Rascal and Teddy. She fed me using my bottle and I farted on her! She had to change me and didn't know which wipes to use. She has to practice a lot - if she wants her own babies!

My mommy was sick last night and I couldn't feed on her. I was miserable all night because I was hungry. They tried to give me that other type of milk (formula) but that did not taste as good as my usual food. I hope mommy gets well soon - so that I can eat well again. I don't like staying up all night, getting cranky and crying - my poor daddy needs some sleep.

Until next time.