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  • Day 13 – Our Aiden

    Aiden is such a trooper, he gave us a scare the past few days with is de-sats, spit-ups and slight fever.  The blood test results came back positive at 3:00 AM (36 hours after the test) for clusters that will… Continue reading

  • Day 11 – Eric & Aiden

    Eric held Aiden for the first time tonight.  Aiden opened his eyes and stared at his dad for a long time.  Eric’s mom, Rosemary, is in town and spent time with us as well. The doctors decided to draw Aiden’s… Continue reading

  • Day 10 – Ups & Downs

    Our sweet Aiden had a rough morning.  He continued to have de-sats, or low oxygen levels.  I was holding him for about two hours this morning and had to stimulate him to remind him to breathe, I had to rub… Continue reading

    Day 10 – Ups & Downs
  • Aiden’s Baby Registry

    We’ve had family and friends ask about sending gifts for Aiden.  We are limited on what we can store in Canada (we have a small room and minimal luggage).  If you would like to send something, please send to our… Continue reading

  • Day 8 – Poop!

    We never thought we’d be so happy to hear that word.  Aiden struggled with feeding for a couple days.  They started his feeding again at midnight last night.  Everyone was waiting for a bowel movement to show he was digesting… Continue reading

  • Day 7 – Skin to skin

    I held Aiden for the first time tonight!  The feeling is indescribable.  He fussed when we moved him from the incubator to my chest, but he snuggled right in and fell asleep.  He started to snore just like dad. Grandma… Continue reading

  • Day 6 – Daddy’s 1st Diaper Change

    Grandpa Dwight and Grandma Teri had their last visit with Aiden today before heading home.  We took a photo of the pump room where I’ve been spending a lot of time.   Bebe (Eric’s mom) wrote a letter to Aiden,… Continue reading

    Day 6 – Daddy’s 1st Diaper Change
  • Welcome Aiden James

    We started this blog so our family and friends can follow Aiden’s progress at BC Women’s Hospital. Aiden was born premature at 25 weeks and 1 day in Vancouver, Canada. You are welcome to read his birth story. Continue reading

    Welcome Aiden James