Nick at 3 months
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Nick was born May 3, 1990. He weighed 6lbs. 9 ozs.
My pregnancy with Nick went very well, but much to our surprise, he
arrived a month early.
Nick arrived by c-section and needless to say, we were in for another
big surprise.
He was born with apert syndrome.
As he was being cleaned up, I asked my husband
"Did you count his little fingers and little toes"
I did not get an answer.
Moments later the doctor introduced Nick to me.
I cried and cried for this little baby that had medical problems
that the doctors at the
Morris Hospital could not diagnose.
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Nick at 5 1/2 months,
2 days before cranial surgery
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Hours after his birth, Nick was sent to St. Francis Hospital in Peoria
where he had 8 days of tests run on him. At six weeks of age,
Nick was taken to Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
There he was tested some more and it was discovered that he
also had hydrocephalus. Nick had a shunt installed when he was
four months old. Luckily so far we have had no problems with it.
On October 26, he had his cranial release and forehead advancement.
When he was brought out of the operating room was probably one of
the most frightening times of our lives. His little head was
wrapped and
terribly swollen. We felt so helpless. But he came through
this like a
trooper and was back to himself in no time.
His hand surgeries started when he was nine months old and he has had
eight or nine to date. He has three fingers and a thumb on each
hand.
Nick has also had a couple of eye surgeries.
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Nick at 11 months
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Nick is a very energetic boy. He loves all kinds of trucks and
tools.
One of his favorite things to do is help his dad when he is working
in the garage.
On garbage pickup days, Nick is a common sight to see. He enjoys
taking all
the neighbors garbage cans back to their houses. In the past
Nick has been in
Cub Scouts and earned his wolf badge. He also played on a soccer
team last summer.
Nick has a married sister and just adores his sister's husband.
Nick enjoys bike
riding and swimming. In all, this child with his
differences was definitely placed
in the right home. We love him with all our heart.
When the Lord decided to bless us with this son,
he blessed our home with the sun always shining.
Written by Judy Amerman on April 18, 1999.
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Nick at 15 months
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Nick at 3 years old
first day of school
June 1993
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Nick Halloween 1994
4 years old
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Nick & Jenny 1995
Breakfast with Disney characters
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Nick - 5 years old
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Mom, Dad, and Nick 1996. Nick is 6 years old.
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Fun at Myrtle Beach
June 1998
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Nick and Daddy
May 1998
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My little racer
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Big catch at Lake Shelbyville
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Midwest get-together, July 1998
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