Aiden is 30 weeks gestation. We cannot believe 5 weeks have gone by since he was born! We hit great milestones when I last wrote about Aiden. Not much has changed since then. The doctor told us to expect things to slow down a little bit (that’s a good thing!) because now he needs to grow.
He weighs 2.5 pounds and gaining quickly. We love to see where he’s filling out – in his cheeks, neck, back. Big babies are healthy babies, so I’m ready for him to get chunky.
We learned about three different ages for preemies: gestational age, chronological age and corrected age. His gestational age is based upon how many weeks he would be in utero, which is 30 weeks. His chronological age is based upon when he was born, which is 34 days. And his corrected age is based upon his due date (he won’t have a corrected age until he passes his due date).
Expectations of development should be based upon his due date. For instance, solid foods should be introduced at 6 months, but for Aiden they won’t be introduced until he is 9 months from his birth date or 6 months from his due date. When he turns 2 years old we no longer need to consider his corrected age.
Eric and I googled famous premature babies and came up with quite the list (no pressure, Aiden):
- Sir Isaac Newton
- Sir Winston Churchill
- Stevie Wonder
- Albert Einstein
- Charles Darwin
- Mark Twain
beautiful Jamie and Eric. we can see him gaining with each new picture you add each day. is he only getting your milk at this time? when are babies this size typically able to nurse?
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This list of well-esteemed preemies have the adjective most to describe them, such as most creative, most influential. Aiden has his “most” as well–Most Loved! He has a long list to whom that applies. We love you most, Aiden! Bebe and GBob.
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Dear Rosemary, you are already the best BeBe ever! Your comments communicate such love for Baby Aiden and his Mommy and Daddy. So glad he is getting stronger!!
Love to you all! Denny Z.
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He is so cute and I absolutely cannot wait to meet him! Congratulations to you and Eric and Aiden!! Love and Miss you guys!
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He is so cute and I can not wait to meet him! congratulations to you and Eric and Baby Aiden!! Love and Miss all of you guys!
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He looks wonderful! Love reading the updates. I will show Grandma and Grandpa the new picture.
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