Our journey with David

[David'smommy]

David was placed with us as a foster care placement at the age of 5 weeks old. He was born 6 weeks early and exposed to cigarette's, alcohol, and various prescription medications. When were called to consider him for placement, we were told his head looked funny, and that he was on oxygen, but they really didn't know much else.
When I picked up my baby boy that day, I was shocked at his head. From the top of his head, he literally looked like a triangle! I had never seen anything like it.
We began a crazy journey that day. David struggled with eating, sleeping and everything in between. He remained on oxygen until 3-4 months of age. We had Dr. appt. after Dr. appt. He has had multiple surgeries. He had a hernia repaired, he had a feeding tube placed and of course, the cranio repair. He is developmentally delayed, and will probably never be completely "average."
All of that said, I'm crazy about my baby!!!! We love him dearly, and I would do all of this over again. We are dreading the second repair, and hope that it will be the last one. I'M HAPPY TO SAY WE FINALIZED HIS ADOPTION ON AUGUST 2ND OF THIS YEAR!!!!
I'm just so glad I found this website!!! It is awesome to share our story!
Here are some Pics:

David at about 6 months of age...you can see the glare off of his forehead from the suture!
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David at about 7 months of age...after a hospital procedure..what a cutie. You can see the dents behind his eyes pretty well here.
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David Post op day one
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David post op on day three...after the bandages were removed
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David the day before discharge
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David a few weeks post op
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David now.....
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[Candice]

Poor little bub, he has been through so much! Thank God for angels like you! It sounds like he wouldn't of had a chance if he had stayed with his biological mother, thankfully it sounds as if it wasn't even an option. Bless you!:hugg

[mayashekhina]

I have a special admiration for you to be able to open your heart and your family for this special little guy, Kudos to you.

[David'smommy]

Thanks~
I have to be honest and say that early on, we didn't think we would adopt David. I was so fearful of the future. But, the more we went through with him, and watched him grow and saw his determination, we knew he was ours. It was a total God thing! Being a foster family has been such a blessing to us. Our daughter is also adopted. We got her at 3 mos. of age. We adopted her right before Christma last year! Our family has really grown!
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[charliesmummy]

Those pictures are amazing just like you are, i have such admeration for you. You are a guardian angel xx

[Janet]

What a great lady you are!!! I really admire you, David is such a lucky little boy. God bless you. :hugg :hugg

[jenniferh]

David is one lucky kiddo. You are truly his angels! Thank you so much for sharing his story.

[Momof2Boys]

It's so hard seeing little ones have to go through so much. David is very lucky to have parents like you to love and care for him. Best of wishes on the 2nd surgery.

[frankiesmom]

God bless your family!

[jenniferann75]

Thank you for sharing your story. What a wonderful one it is! David is truly blessed to have been placed in your family. God is good!

[Angee5128]

David's mommy- you are truly an angel. Being a social worker myself, I wish I could say that your love and generosity are common, but it is not. I am so happy that David has such a great mommy!

[Jennifer]

He is sooo cute! What a great story...as all have said- David is lucky to have you. What a strong little boy you have...that's alot to go through. Congrats on the official adoption!

Do you have the second surgery scheduled yet?