Mega 3 Month Update

Well, sorry it's been so long since we've updated. I'll catch you up quickly and then try to stay on top of this thing.

First of all I'm (Paul) staying home with Cameron now. We took him out of day care and I'm working under contract for my previous employer and taking freelance jobs during the week. It's very challenging to work and watch Cam, but comforting to know whatever is going to be wrong with him will have been my fault.

Cam's got two teeth now, has had his first birthday party, went to the Fort Worth Zoo and has taken his first steps.

We're going to the Powers' pad to hunt Easter eggs with cousins Senia and Mallorie today. Happy Easter!!!

Mommy and Cam checking out the zebra on Cameron's actual birthday. He had such a great time seeing all the animals in real life and hanging out with mommy and daddy.

Daddy and Cam pointing at the monkeys!

Cam posing in his "Being One ROCKS" shirt after the visit to the zoo. He picked out this lion as a memento.

Cam enjoying the box that his new car seat came in.
Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for the great gift!

Alice and Cam at his party

Senia, Mallorie, Mikayla and Carson playing horseshoe outside at Cam's party.

The cakes

Yummy...sugar...

The afterparty!

The lion roars at Cam!

1st steps!!!

Cam's 1st Christmas

Sorry we have been out of touch for a while. There has been so much going on that we will update about later as we work on getting caught up. Here are pics from 3 out of 4 of Cam's Christmas celebrations. He contracted RSV right before Christmas, so we spent Christmas eve (day) at the doctor and waiting for over an hour at the pharmacy for his medicines. I do NOT recommend this to anyone who does not enjoy very crowded places with really rude people! Consequently, mommy and daddy both contracted the virus and we took about 6 weeks for all to return to "normal". Whew...what a crazy holiday season!!

Posing for the Christmas card

Grandpa's birthday (Dec 21st)

Christmas #1 - Christmas eve at Grandma and Grandpa's

Christmas #2 - Christmas morning at home.
Santa brought Cam a DJ walker!

Poor little guy partied too hard! Check out the cool guitar.
Cam was way stoked to have his very own guitar so he could rock like daddy!

Christmas #3 - Christmas day at Pappy and Mimz

Cam's Jumper

Cam Splash Solo

Hearing Loss Update

Well, crap! Went back to the ENT for testing and exam and he results were identical to the first test. So deaf in the left and tinnitus for life. Ah well. Could be much worse, so I will learn to cope.

More pics and a couple of vids of Cam on the way. He's really changing right before our eyes!

WHAT?

Get used to hearing that from me as on Monday of last week I have experienced SUDDEN and TOTAL HEARING LOSS in my left ear.

I believe it was from an incident at the dentist office that morning. I was in the chair with my head below my feet with two sets of hands in my mouth, nitrous, a water sprayer and suction device, a drill, mirror, jaw clamp and a spacer to keep my mouth from closing anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes. Choking, gagging, restrained by the Dr. and his assistant, straining to talk or relax, neither of which could I do. 30 minutes later: High pitch squeal in left ear, 100% hearing loos, vertigo, nausea, vomit. Awesome.

Went to an ENT Wednesday and got the bad news confirmed. Back to follow up to see if there is any improvement on Dec. 2. Doc says it could be damage from the straining or could be a case of sh!t happens.

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As of Nov.22 I'm not dizzy, naseaus or vomiting anymore, but there is no improvement in my hearing. Apparently sudden hearing loss is pretty tricky and the outlook is grim. I just want the tinnitus to stop. wll keep you updated. Wish me luck and say a prayer!

-Paul

Some Pics of Cambo...

Getting ready for daycare this Friday.

Digging around for toys.

Appointed prince by the girls.

Grandma approves.


Green beans, huh?

I don't think so.

Prunes.

Starting early. He loves the guitars.