Monday, February 15, 2010

Hello world !!!!


Hello world! My name is Aiden Michael Larson. My grandma Sandi had this great idea about doing a blog so I can keep everyone updated on my life.
This is my first official post (but I am nearly 7 weeks old already), so let me backtrack a little...
I was born at Tucson Medical Center on December 30, 2009. Mommy had medical issues throughout the pregnancy so the doctors planned my arrival date. She checked into the hospital and they induced labor. I tried to cooperate, but after several hours I decided I really didn't like the way those contractions felt afterall... they made my heart rate drop! The docs were getting nervous so they took mommy to surgery and at 5:04 am I was born.
Did you know they make you take tests as soon as you're born? That very first test assesses well-being and my score was low, only a 2 of 10. (I was a little slow to take that first breath on my own and my left arm was grey from lack of oxygen.) I apparently scared the dickens out of my mom and dad because I was so quiet. But... I was quick to turn it around and I am here healthy and happy :)
Daddy cut my umbilical cord and then they took me back to the original room we checked into. Mommy stayed behind in the operating room for a little bit but Daddy was with me the whole time. Grandma and Grandpa Bonesteel arrived about the time mommy was wheeled back in. Teresa even came to visit. Soon after, they took me to the nursery and Daddy videotaped my first bath. Apparently I wasn't a happy camper, but all was better once I could be with Mommy again. Daddy was in and out... he was trying to take care of things at home too because my Grandpa Larson from Ohio was coming in a few days. We had lots of visitors over the next few days and we spent New Years Eve in the hospital (Daddy was even videotaping us and I started screaming during the Ball drop... Happy New Year!)
Mommy and I were supposed to go home on January 2nd but she had some complications to the C-section. She was in a lot of pain and very sad she couldn't go home. Even though she was bummed, I was content... they let me stay with her. And I got lots of attention and all the nurses were very nice. We were finally able to go home the night of January 6th. I love my home... much more comfortable than the hospital.

2 comments:

  1. Hi, Aiden...

    You are so cute. I'm sure you've heard that a lot in the last few weeks. Keep up the good work and get real strong and healthy.

    Your friend,
    Judy

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  2. This is very cute! I love that it is in Aiden's
    "perspective".

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