Saturday, August 20, 2005

MAX'S "DUE DATE"

Friday the 19th was Max's official due date...wild to think he was just supposed to be arriving now. Monday is his two month birthday. He certainly has many challenges ahead, but it's wonderful to think of all the progress he has made. He is absolutely amazing.

In the past few weeks he is acting more and more like a "term" baby...more alert time, which I love and cherish. Here is a snapshot of Max enjoying his new mobile.

He had another hearing screen this week. One ear they have detected mild hearing loss and the other ear's canal is too small to test at this time. They will retest in a month when he is bigger. While it is disappointing that he has any hearing loss, I am relieved to know it is not a profound loss which is quite common with CHARGE. Hopefully he has hearing in his right ear, but we will just have to wait and see.

Max and his cousin, Thomas (I like to call him "Jabba" - he is huge...and adorable!), finally met this week...fun to think of them growing up together. Eliz and I enjoyed putting them together on Max's bed for a brief moment!

4 comments:

Dylan and Family said...

Hi Amy and Max,

Sorry about the advertising comments! Who knew when I suggested it to you...sorry. Great news about his hearing and what a good picture of "Jabba" and Max. We will be down on Monday. We'll try to find you. Have a good weekend.

Kristy, Ray, and Dylan

Suzanne Holman said...

How great to see the two boys together at last!!!
I know they'll be lots of good times ahead for those two cousins!
I'm such a proud Grammy!

Suzanne Holman said...

Looks like Max is enjoying that really colorful mobile!

rebecca said...

Happy two month birthday Max!!! Your pictures are so cute; love the one with Thomas the Tank! Glad to hear about your hearing in your one ear. Now we know you can hear your mom and aunt talking and talking and talking (get used to it kid). I look forward to the day I can see you (I hope I get down there very, very soon). Be on the look out for some great works of art from your pal Griffin. He was busy last night. Huge hugs and kisses from us in Bellingham.