A Little History

Here's a little background information on our precious Jaden. Jaden was born on March 03, 2004 @10:30am, which was 1 day before full term. He was 6lb 9oz and 19in. in length. He was delivered by an emergency c-section and was diagnosed with Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) and was also in need of open heart surgery to repair 2 defects. The heart defects were Tetrology of Fallot and AV Canal. Jaden was immediately given an NG tube for feeding, because he was using more energy than he was receiving from his intake and was showing an aversion to feeding as well. Jaden spent 3 weeks at Spohn Hospital, during which time he was given a G-tube which was for feeding directly to the stomach. Open heart surgery was on hold until Jaden reached 10 pounds, which he finally reached when he was 3 months old.

Dr. Morales from Driscoll Children's Hospital performed the surgery and Jaden came through with flying colors. He was home 1 week afterwards and has had his ups and downs since. Jaden has gone through reflux medications due to chronic vomiting, he's had swallow studies, ph probes, hospital stays due to dehydration, numerous stomach bugs, breathing treatments due to colds and asthma like symptoms, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc. Jaden has been through a lot but has always come through by the grace of God.

The pictures below show just a little bit of Jaden's first years. You'll see grandma Davila, Mamaw & Pampaw Trevino, Pastor Bil and Mom and Dad in there. Sorry about them not being in order but you'll get the picture. Get it? You'll get the picture? Hah!

There's much more to come so come back soon.