Bailey's Crazy Crawl

Now that Bailey is walking more and more, I thought I had better catch this crawl on video before it was gone. She would only do this out in the grass or on carpet she didn't like to touch. 

Watch Out, Here I Come

Looks like Mike and I had better get our running shoes on. Bailey is really getting the hang of walking. Click the picture to watch the video (There is no sound). 

Bailey's 12 Month Pose

Each month we posed Bailey with her stuffed dog, Flip Flop. Click the picture to see how much Bailey has grown over the year.

Bailey: Last Day with Grandma and Grandpa Cook

Here are the pictures of Bailey's last day with Grandma and Grandpa Cook:

http://www.photoshow.net/watch/JT3Rd8NC

Bailey Blows Her First Kiss

Looks like Bailey has a new trick.... Click the picture to watch the video!

Bailey - Update 3 (Opps, got out of order)

Looks like Bailey is still having a blast!
Photoshow Day 3:
http://www.photoshow.net/watch/mx8Zu4Rm

Bailey: Update 4

Looks like a trip to the park was just what Bailey needed. Hope Dad didn't get stuck up there. Looks kind of tight...heehee. For more of Bailey's adventures click the link below:

http://www.photoshow.net/watch/Ex4Gt5Wd

Bailey's Update - Day One and Two

To help us out, Grandma and Grandpa Cook flew in over the weekend. Mike and I have been so blessed to have such a wonderful family. They have all really pitched in and helped care for our little girl.
My dad just happens to be a camera freak like me, you know the saying about the apple and the tree, and he is going to send me pictures of Bailey's events at the end of each day. So I though I would share them here with you all on the blog.
Bailey's big events so far:

• Riding in an airplane again
• Going to a neighborhood party (where she got even more attention).
• Baby got a new pair of shoes
  

Photoshow of Bailey Day 2: http://www.photoshow.net/watch/kU8Km9Es

Bailey's First Steps

Bailey took her first steps this weekend! Not one, but three steps all by herself. It was really exciting because Mike's parents and my mom got to witness the big event too!!!!

What a Weekend!

Bailey's First Birthday

Aug 12, 2006 - 76 Photos

I am doing so much better since coming home from the hospital. Just little things like taking a shower, walking up the stairs and getting around by myself is such a huge deal to me. I think I am recovering very nicely. I had to get home and get better though so I could be with Bailey on her 1st birthday. Although we had to cancel her pool party, we had a small celebration at home with Mike's parents and my Mom. Bailey had the cutest Elmo cake made by Nola from Mike's work. It was by far more beautiful and tasteful than anything I could have made. Nola had sent it as a surprise to Bailey. It was such a thoughtful thing to do. With all that had happened, I just hadn't been able to get a cake. We just have angels all around us. Thanks so much, Nola! Click the picture above for more of Bailey's birthday or click here.

No, I'm Not a Slacker!

Guess you could say I have been a little busy since August 4th, 2006. After a series of tests that I initially thought was to just resolve a little acid reflux, I was diagnosed with a dissection and aneurism of the aorta. Which meant emergency open heart surgery to replace the root and parts of the aorta using a graft. My mom had a similar surgery last year, but she had to have her valve replaced. So far, my valve is looking okay. Along with my heart condition, I also have dislocation of both lenses. These are both symptoms of Marfan's Syndrome. Although I don't have all of the characteristics, I have 2 biggies. My doctor's are still working on a diagnosis since there really isn't a test I can take to prove it one way or the other. My only hope right now is that Bailey is healthy since this is hereditary.
I couldn't say enough about the special care from my Cardiologist, Dr. Randall Grimes and my Cardiac Surgeon, Dr. Edward Chin. I was so fortunate to have THE BEST OF THE BEST when it came to my healthcare. And my nurses on the 4th floor Cardiac Unit couldn't have treated me any better.
Thank goodness, most of this has been a blur. But I do remember being on a ventilator (being suctioned to clear my airway was NOT fun) and receiving a chest tube when my lung collapsed. I am glad to say that my scar isn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Although my lingerie modeling days are probably over..oh well.
Each day I continue to improve. Little things like taking a shower, walking up the stairs, and just getting on and off the couch without any help have really helped me feel like I have come a long way already. The worst part of recovery is not being able to hold Bailey. She cries for me to pick her up and just doesn't understand why we can't snuggle anymore. That is what breaks my heart because there is nothing I need more right now than some good ole Bailey loving. I have to go 4-6 weeks without picking up anything over 10 pounds. She is a whopping 20.
I have an appointment with Dr. Grimes on Thursday, so I will have more details then.