Enjoying Birthday Cake!

Princess Aislyn in her castle

My first tooth!

Cute Hogtails

Well, Aislyn is now 9 1/2 months old. She has been out of the belly as long as she was in the belly. It is hard to believe. She is crawling now, pulling herself up to standing, walking while you hold her hands, and she can fly through the kitchen in her walker. She is so much fun and definitely has her own little personality and stubburn streak. She has been feeling better. We went 6 days without the diaper rash but it is back again. It was a peaceful, pleasant 6 six days. Aislyn made another trip back to Children's Hospital yesterday, but this time is was to drop off a couple wagons we donated to the hospital. We still have to go back monthly for a while for check ups and to continue the dialating. She keeps us busy but we love being parents! ~KimE

Baron aka "Mr. B"
3/10/97 - 5/12/05

Continued Progress

Aislyn went to see her specialist yesterday. Dr. Groner is pleased with her progress thus far. However, he did give us a task for Aislyn. To prevent scar tissue from forming and hindering the rectal muscles, we have to dilate her muscles daily. This is not a pleasant task for Aislyn or for Kim and I. We'll have to do this for the next three months or so and then that should be the end of that.

More Aislyn

Proof the new plumbing is working!

Aislyn Saying Ma-Ma

Continuted Improvement

Imagine this: Aislyn continues to improve almost everyday! Our big obstacle right now is her diaper rash. Not just a slight rash, but this the mother of all diaper rashes. She absolutely screams bloody murder when we have to change her. Kim and I are now into playing Paper, Rock, Scissors when changing time comes along. But when she's not getting changed, she is about 90% of her old self.

Aislyn has also had a few visitors. Her play pals Luke and Caleb (one of which I am told will be my future son-in-law...) came to play on Wednesday. Then on Thursday Miss Sally, Samantha, and Nathan (& Harley the Bear, too) came and spent the day while Daddy had his nose operated on. She loved seeing them all!

Oh yeah, have fun sending in those checks to Uncle Sam today...

Having Fun at Home

Aislyn continues to improve with each passing day. She's back to playing and laughing with her toys. But it is evident that this new experience she has been given still pains her. She will be fine one minute and then instantly be screaming. So we do our best to comfort her and let things work themselves out. She also is developing quite a diaper rash, which we were told would happen. This also is quite discomforting to her when we change her. So for about 5 minutes 6-7 times a day she is just miserable. But the minutes pass and she is back to normal.

Aislyn discovered french fries yesterday. She holds them like a sucker and will gum them until they are all mushy and then slowly chomp away at them. This is quite entertaining.

She's Home, Update 2

Aislyn seems to be doing well and very happy to be home, and even more excited to see the dogs. She squealed when she saw them. She had another 6oz. of formula and a half jar of bananas (her favorite). After taking her for a walk, playing with her balloons, giving her a bath, finally having a full tummy, and being in her own bed, Aislyn was out like lightning! It has been a long week and we will all get much needed rest tonight. So good night to all and to all a good night!

SHE'S HOME!!!!!!!!!

Well, we got to bring her home at 3:00 this afternoon. She took (and passed) formula just fine this morning in the hospital. That was all they needed to see to release her. She laughed and giggled the whole way home. She is definately glad to be home and so is mommy and daddy. Thanks to everyone for everything you did to support us over the last week. The calls, cards, balloons, food, emails, and visits made the week much more bearable for all of us. Without friends like you all, well, we'd have no friends. Thanks again from the bottom of our hearts.

And yes, we're gonna keep this blog going.

Aislyn with Cammie

Catching some zzzzzz's

Post Surgery, Day 5, Update 2

Kim just called from the hospital. Aislyn's nurse is one her way to get her some formula so she can begin eating. They are going to see how she does with formula today. If she doesn't have any problems, there is a good chance we will get to bring her home yet today! Praise God!

Post Surgery, Day 5, Update 1

Not a whole lot has changed as of Friday night. They were allowing her to take in Pedialite every three hours, which she loved. You can tell she is wanting to eat. Anytime anyone has food in the room or something to drink, she is reaching for and making the saddest face as if to say, "If you really love me, you'll give me a bite." I am getting ready to head back to the hospital and if anything has changed, I'll post another update.

Aislyn taking a wagon ride around the hospital