Hi everyone. I want you to meet my new friend. I don't know his name, but he sure is a handsome fellow. I play with him every time Daddy takes me in the bedroom. I don't see much of him any other time. I like to talk to him and give him kisses and high fives. Y'all come see me and you can meet him.

Hi, I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. I sure did. How do you like my new hoodie? If you don't know what Ole Miss is, look it up. I'll give you a hint; it's where my Daddy went to college. His friend from W. Memphis sent it to me. That was very nice of her. Well, I'm gonna go eat some leftovers now, I really like turkey and ham. Talk to y'all soon.

10 months old...where is santa

I am 10 months old today..i keep looking outside but Santa isnt here yet..just that big scary dog..i stand crawl and try to walk..i dont let anything stop me. My mom and dad can barely keep up. Come help them try and catch me...;0

BOO! Happy Halloween, everyone. I hope I didn't scare you. I know y'all are wondering what I am. I am supposed to be a monkey. The suit fits fine (it even has a tail), but I hate the hat. It makes me look funny. That is supposed to be big ears and a banana on my head, but I don't think that's what it looks like. I hope everyone gets lots of treats for Halloween and no tricks. Come see me soon.

Hello everyone, I am 9 months old now and still going strong. I weigh over 20 lbs and Mommy and Daddy are having a hard time picking me up, but I love so much for them to hold me. I like kisses and hugs. Mommy is very excited about something she calls Halloween. I don't know what that is, but it sounds like fun. Look for another picture of me later this week dressed up for a fun time. Come see me, I really like to be held by my friends, too, especially pretty girls like Nurse Chrissy and Kim.

This is my friend Emily. We played together while my Daddy and her parents had dinner at a NICU meeting. She was NICU baby also. She is 18 months old, a full 10 months older than me. She is very cute, I don't think she is too old for me, what about you?

8 months old

Hi everyone,
I turned 8 months old this week and guess what I learned to do. I can spit and make funny noises with my mouth. Daddy thinks it is funny and mommy thinks it is disgusting. I got the front of my shirt all wet. It was even funnier when I did it while mommy was feeding me. You should have heard her. Also, I can sit up by myself. That's all for now, come see me.

My daddy is so funny, he makes me laugh a lot. I am getting bigger and I am trying to crawl, but I can't seem to get the hang of getting my knees to move after I get up on them. Daddy laughs when I start to scoot then fall on my face. I am not sure why that is funny, but Daddy seems to get a kick out of it. I can almost sit up by myself, too, but I still get a little wobbly. I like to eat new foods. I think carrots are my favorite right now, but applesauce and bananas are close. Don't care much for the green mixed veggies, but I take what I can get. Hoping for some teeth soon, cause Daddy says he will give me fried chicken. I'm not sure what that is, but my Daddy sure eats a lot of it. That's all for now, y'all come see me, I like visitors. Daddy says I am supposed to say, "Go Rebels and Go Chargers!"

I will be turning 7 months this weekend. I am now at a trim 18+ lbs. Daddy says I eat like he does. He also says it is time for me to meet girls, but I have to look good. What do you think?

I am getting big and now I get to eat real food. Daddy gives me oatmeal for breakfast and today I had peas and sweet taters for lunch. I like the sweet taters better than peas. Can't wait for some fried chicken.

my friend can suck her toes

This is my NICU girlfriend Johanna..she can suck her toes..I wish I could..she will teach me...can u beleive I was less than two pounds..shes a big girl now

almost 6 months old,,very tineee

I am very tiny..in case you cant see me I am the one in between the blanket and the binky..being a preemie is hard...if you send me some food I might grow and not be soo skinny..i eat anything so dont be shy...i will be 6 months old this week.. i can have ice cream for my birthday..WE like chocolate....:)

Nice day at the lake

Daddy took me to Lodi Lake and I saw ducks. I also saw all of my siblings, too many to remember all their names, but it was fun.

happy 5 month old

I DID IT!!!!!...i AM OFFICIALLY 5 MOS OLD...Arent you proud of me.....I think I can stand on my own i hold my own head up (most of the time)...and i love to eat..whouda thunk it?.....Come see me before i turn 6 months i may be walking by then...:)

hmmm prunes

Prunes are good or at least thats what my parents are telling me..they say i need to make poops. I dont know why cuz i am enjoying making farts just as much..i even smile when i do it..;0

spring break nap

My sister took me to my first birthday party today..i think i had too much cake and punch...cant seem to wake up...i am officially a party boy

my friend Johanna

my friend Johanna from the NICU came to play today..sometimes she makes me cry but today I did real good..even sang her my song..heres a pic of her cuz her mommy wont update her blog....

On top of old smokey......

On top of old smokey all covered with cheese...come on sing it with me you know the words..i lost my poor meatball when somebody sneezed..tHANK YOU THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Dont forget to tip your waitresses.....i'll be here all week

$ swing for sale $ cheap!

wanna by a swing?...i hate it...mom puts me in it and tries to make me like it...but its dumb...i cant reach the mobile..the tray is in my way and the music sounds like robot talk...let me know if you r interested..you can come when mom is napping..i will distract her...

did ya hear the one about......?

the 4 month old that ate rice cereal?....well it seems that the 4 month old(thats me yesterday)...ate rice cereal from a spoon..only it would have been easier to put it on my fist..cus i use it to push it back in my mouth...and it saves on diapers cuz i dont poop no more...tmi i know but the chicks dig it...

smaller than a baseball

i went to the dr yesterday..and he says i am shrinking...only 12 lbs and 24 inches long..look how this baseball is bigger than me.. i guess i will just have to rely on my looks to get me through..

dr gave me pokies too and i am not happy about it today..all hot under the onsie collar...maybe the shots will help me grow..come see me before i am smaller than a golf ball...hurry

i got a secret

brother told me a secret..shhh I cant tell mom...my cheeks look like they are full of milk..maybe i am storing it up in case of a drought,,,

good start to the day..

I love to smile..I bap the stuffed bunny he hits the mirror and that makes me laugh..you should come try it..cracks me up everytime..silly bunny

put the diaper back on and no one gets hurt

taking my sink bath..momma says that way she can do me and the dishes...saves on soap...made lotsa new friends last night cant wait to see them again...gotta dry off so see ya later

my 90 day expiration is up

Today is my three month birthday...I know you are saying really, he doesnt look a day over two months..thats because i eat right and take care of myself..milk does a body good and so does sleeping all day and being held..you should try it.

I will be available for hugs and kisses all week so just call for an appointment...Sean

parents pleased

there was some concern at my house that i would never get a butt...om a recent bath i decided to prove to my parents that i am indeed boodylishes...

no worries folks the big booty tradition will not be broken

picture to show my girlfriends

twice my size

i went to dameron today...my friend linda weighed me..i weigh 9 lbs...cool huh..that means i doubled from my lowest weight..no wonde my mom is ALWAYS tired and calls me a piggy..

outgrew newborn diapers the day after the case was opened..sorry folks...

come see me while i am small enough to hold...i will be walking soon...hahaha

hmmm milk

things I learned at the NICU meeting

1. Pacifiers get old and hard and new ones come in different sizes (available at Target).
2. Breastmilk matches the demand of the child, when Sean grows and needs 8 ounces I will not shrivel up from the demand but will make enough for him.
3. Babies know when there parents are stressed and become stressed themselves, so I need more bubble baths and maybe wine.
4.Cluster feeding is a real phenomenon and is the reason I need the wine..ouch
5.Linda Meridian cares a lot about breastfeeding and the moms and babies who are struggling through it, and has never heard a dumb question, thank goodness cuz mine are doozies.
6.It is ok to hold babies off about 15 minutes when they are demanding to eat, but not much longer or they might eat your face off.
7.There are milk banks that take donor breastmilk to keep other preemie babies alive, I am told I could keep a nursery full drinking so I got the info.
8.All NICU parents agree more communication is the key to surviving our experience, and is best served with a kind word or two.
9.Kangarooing is the act of remembering the time we shared with our infants before they were born and reminding them that we will always be close by, crying during kangarooing is a release of love drops and stress.
10. NICU nurses love our babies and get almost as attached as we do, they need to see how there babies are thriving, so visit often... and bring food
11. NICU families need each other..feed us with humor,patience and love and we will grow and prosper.

NEVER GIVE UP OR IN !!!!!!!!

me and my big sisters

it should be colder at Easter...somebunnies hot

"Whatdaya mean theres no milk?"

MOMMY AN SEAN

BIG BOY

OUCH

todays my birthday

today i turned 2 months old...and since i was 2 months early that makes today my birthday,,,

i cant wait to have two birthday parties every year..my brother says birthday parties are fun...the mean lady at the drs office poked me 4 times today and made me drink medicine...then the mean lady at the eye dr..poked my eyeballs..

it has been a long day..but i can handle it cuz i am a big boy..i am 7 lbs and 11oz...thats pretty big i guess cuz they told my mom good job..im the one who grows and she gets the credit..hmmph

oh well i am gonna go put my newborn diapers and newborn clothes on cuz my preemie stuff is too small..that made my mom cry not sure why..but i am never sure why she cries...talk to you later

neighborly love

This is a picture of my friend Maryanne..she lives next door..sometimes she comes over to hold me and spoil me..

One night when the lighty box (tv) and all the lights went out she was with me..we just sat in the dark and waited for them to come back on..Maryanne just kept talking to me and I was happy...

me and maryanne

afternoon delight

1:00 2:00 3:00 ROCK..WAKEY TIME

I have decided that TV looks better late at night. So..I sleep during the day and that way I am well rested to catch all of my late night talk shows and advertising paid programming.

My mom seems to like it too cuz she stays awake with me. I am glad I can help her see these great shows..I sleep during the day..not sure what she does but seems like she likes to be awake alot...

Here is me sleeping in the middle of the day..my brother took my picture to prove to my mom that I sleep...

Here's to dreamin'..see you soon

MOMMY AND ME

flu flu gone away please dont come another day

Me and brother are better now..my mom disinfected the house and is hoping we will stay well..I am growing and eating so much that I am trying to grow a clothes size by Wednesday. Wish me luck..3 oz every 2 hrs aughta do it..If my mom can keep up.

flu snoozin with momma

getting well

I have that nasty flu thats going around..my big brother has it too...my mom is kinda a wreck but Dad and Maryanne are helping out. I am just gonna keep eating and taking naps..thats supposed to help..

I will write more when I am feeling better...wish me luck..Sean

hangin out in the nicu

2am blues

its 2 am and the night is young,,my bellies full and my mom is warm...wanna talk and i wanna move..no reason to sleep i got the 2 am blues.....

i ll chew her arm like im starving, and scratch her till it hurts..but these eyes are gonna open till the sun shows its rays..i got the 2 am blues

Here is a picture of me with one of my other older brothers. I have 4 you know, but I haven't met one yet. Daniel is in Tennessee learning to be a famous music writer. This is my brother Kenny.

Daddy took some new pictures of me. I don't like the flashy thing so I would not look at him when he took the pictures, but he says I am cute anyway. Hope you like them.

big brotherly love

eyes ok

Had to get poked in my eyes today..Dr said they lokked good for now..I have to go get poked again on March 17th..wish me luck..I have to get shots that day too so It will be a rough one..My Moms e mail isnt working right..so it will be a few before she can get a new pic on blog

brotherly love and cutie asleep

Today my mom is taking me to have my eyes checked..she says she checked them and they look fine but..the Dr says he needs to check too. My mom is a wimp so she will be hiding while they check me..she thinks I am gonna cry..loud.


I am growing and loving and it turns out I do survive when my mom lays me down. She is going to try and make our house clean finally now that she knows this. So come see me when my house is clean..cuz mom says it wont last..

Thanks for checking on me..Sean

first ride to get brother..so small

One month B day

I DID IT !!!!

I am one month old today..that might not seem like much to you..but to me and my family thats a milestone. I am not doing anything too different than usual, but I did get a birthday bath and it went much better than the last one.

I still dont like them that much. Maybe my mom isnt very good at them or else I would like to take them with my diaper on..thats the rough part..I get her back by peeing on her regularly though..she is running out of quick dry solutions hahahaha

Wanted to say thanks to everyone who is thinking of me and sending me prayers. I sleep good knowing I am well loved. Goodbye for now...sean

big days and big dreams

well yesterday was valentines day..I am not sure what thats all about but mommy had chocolate and seems happy so thats good,,I just did my usual..got to meet some new friends though..

I got too meet my nephew Nicholas and hang out with my big sister Patty. I like meeting new people cuz they hold me alot.

I went to the Dr. He said I am 5 lbs 5 oz..my mom was sad cuz she thought the nurse said I would grow a pound a week..she knows now they must have said an ounce..and I grew 1 inch longer..I guess thats good too.

I get to ride in the car to go pick up and drop off my brother..it makes mom nervous but I like it..I get to sleep and roll..thats cool..well bye for now keep checking on me and come see me if you can,,,Sean

I'm getting used to being home. I mostly still just eat and sleep and poop, but I am waking up a little more each day to play. I had a semi-bath today. It wasn't great, but maybe it will get better. My latest pictures are here. Mommy says I am getting cuter.