the past 10 months...a summary

Now to catch you up on the last 10 months (the short version)...


Hayden was born on May 22, 2008 by c-section because of being breech. He weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long. Hayden had difficulty breathing after being delivered and had to receive oxygen for a very short time. He did not eat for 2 days and we left the hospital with him 10 ounces lighter and on formula. However, he quickly started nursing and gained his birth weight back in 2-3 weeks.


Since that time, Hayden has had very few setbacks. He did require some physical therapy around 5 months to help him with his neck control. However, he only attended 3 sessions. We transitioned back to formula after his 4 month check-up when he wasn't gaining weight properly. He was also introduced to baby food at that time. He has always been smaller and remains so now. He is only in the 10th percentile for weight and the 20th percentile for height.


Hayden has developed in leaps and bounds. He has 8 teeth and loves finger foods. He has a huge appetite (like his father) and eats like a champ. He is beginning to show more of his personality, especially when he is hungry. He loves to crawl and cruise around the furniture. He stands by himself and is walking with support. He claps his hands (sideways...so cute), blows kisses, waves bye bye, "plays" basketball, and so much more. He is truly a joy to us.

It is difficult for me to believe he will be 1 soon. Time has flown by. It is difficult for me to think about it although I am already trying to plan his birthday. More on that later.