I remember growing up I was around other kids with special needs, but never one that had Down syndrome. They were always fun to be around, happy and laughing most of the time.
Aiden is my first experience with Down syndrome and at first I was afraid with all of his health issues. Not the fact that he had Down syndrome. Stephanie had given me books and links to read up on it, plus teaching me many things involved.
The day he was born he was suppose to have heart surgery as the drs. expected lots of trouble at birth, but he surprised all of us and was strong enough to forgo the surgery till he got bigger.
When I first got to hold him at the hospital he was a little over a couple of weeks old. It didn't feel like there was a baby in the blanket as he was so small. But it was one of the best feelings in my life holding this special baby that has survived everything so far.
4 months later Aiden had to have heart surgery, there was no getting around it. I was scared to death, and wasn't able to be there with Stephanie during this time as I was at work. But my job was kind enough to let me take all of her phone calls to keep us all posted. Then one call came that he was having problems. My bosses let me take off, but also had one other person to take off and drive me there. When I seen my poor baby I literally got sick and couldn't handle seeing him that way. But he is a fighter and was home about 5 weeks later.
He is always a happy little boy, and full of love for everyone. Especially for his mom and dad. He is making many strides in life even though at times he isn't to happy about learning new things, but he does. He loves attention that anyone can give him. Always a smile for just about anyone that will give him a few minutes of their time. He likes to flirt with the girls so when he gets older mom will have her hands full as he will be a lady killer. He is a very special little boy and will always be special to me. I cry every time he passes a new milestone as that is one less hurdle he has to make.
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