No feeding tube!!

Today, 1/30, we saw our boy's full face for the first time. Until now he has always had tape on his face, covering at least one cheek. What a tremendous joy to finally see this face.

Taking a bottle

Adin has made huge strides in transitioning to eating orally (versus being fed through the feeding tube). Here is a video and a photo of Adin taking a bottle.

Mother and Child

New Hat

Holding his Pacifier

Beautiful Adin holding his pacifier in place.

4 lb. boy

Here are some pictures of our 4 lb. boy- He has doubled his birth weight!

Aunt Jen

Aunt Jen with Adin.

More Adin 1.20.07

Here is Adin in the transitional nursery on 1.20.07. He is taking full bottles now, his nursing is getting better...go Adin חזק ואמץ!

Uncle Marc Serenade

Adin just a smidge under 4 pounds. Uncle Marc serenading him with one of his best tunes.

Aunt Jen and Uncle Marc

Aunt Jen and Uncle Marc are visiting us in Philly. yeah :-)} &:)

Transitional Nursery

Today was a big day for Adin. He was moved into an open crib (see posting below), he weighs 3 lbs. 11.8 oz., and...he is being moved out of the ICN into the transitional nursery-- where they send babies who are on the path towards heading home!
Here is Adin, sleeping in his new open crib.

Open Crib

Today Adin was moved out of his isolette into an open crib! This means that Adin is now able to maintain his body temperature. In this photo you can see his new bed (he's in there--all bundled up). His old isolette is right behind him.

Paul Anka look alike?

Adin's Zaydie Mordechai thinks that in some of these new pictures, Adin looks like Paul Anka. What do you think?

Adin 1.13.08

It is often difficult to catch him with both eyes open on camera-- we were lucky this time. Meet awake Adin.

Sleeping Soundly

Today Adin weighed in at three and a half pounds! Preemies sleep a lot because most growth takes place during sleep. Keep sleeping Adin...

1.10.08

Adin's first clothes

Thankfully, our little boy is doing great. He is even beginning to wear clothes! This is his first outfit. The size is preemie, but it is still too big on him. Slowly, slowly...

Adin 1.9.07

Today, Adin had a great day. In the morning he had his nasal canula removed (which was a tube that delivered air into his nostrils). Now, he is breathing free! We are so thankful for all of these steps. Adin is super tough. Soon, they will start transitioning him into an open crib.

Zaidy Mordechai and Bubby Lynnie Visit

Pidyon HaBen

Adin receiving the priestly blessing from Ezra.

Click here to learn more about what a pidyon haben is.

Holy little boy

Here is Adin ready for his Pidyon HaBen in the ICN. He was so awake and aware throughout the ceremony. Thanks to Ezra the Kohen for allowing us to redeem our son.

Wide awake

3 lb. boy waves at his admirers

2lbs 15oz!

"Oy gevalt, Abba, your chest hair!"

Angel Song

This is Adin's abba singing to him. Please do not let the audio scare you :-)}

2.5 lb burrito

The proud Ema and Abba with their SLB (sweet little boy). The three keys to life in the ICN are shown in the background: water, Purell, and coffee (for Jordan).

2 pounds 14 ounces!

Adin 1.2.08

Here is little Adin stretching and yawning in his isolette. He loves the duck blanket. An homage to his cousin Gabrielle.