2008 A Year in Review

January 2008

Martha is 24 weeks pregnant with our first child. At week 26, she gets the news that she needs to go on bed rest due to a rapid onset of preeclampsia. At week 27, she is admitted to the local hospital, then transferred to a level 4 nursery hospital in Charlotte.

Martha and niece Macy at Piedmont Medical center.


Martha and Robbie checking out their new sleeping arrangements at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC.

February 2008

February 3, 2008 at 8:47am, Campbell entered the world weighing 2lbs 01oz. She was born at 27 weeks 6 days. She spent the remainder of the month in the NICU at Presbyterian Hospital.

World, meet Campbell. This is my first picture of her.


The infamous "wedding ring" picture on Campbell's left arm.

March, 2008

Campbell is still in the NICU but is doing extremely well. She's a "fighter" and her doctors and nurses are all impressed with her progress. She has some of the best nurses and doctors that we could ask for. Not that we wish this on anyone, but Presbyterian Hospital NICU is the place to go if you have a preemie.

Martha and Campbell's "first kiss"


Campbell sucking her thumb in her isolette.


Campbell's first day in the "big girl" crib.


Campbell and her nurse enjoying Day Light Savings Time together!

April, 2008

April 9, 2008, our prayers were answered, after 66 days in the NICU Campbell was released to us with a clean bill of health. She weighed 4lbs 11oz.

Me, Martha, and Campbell standing on "the other side" of the NICU


Campbell's first car seat ride, showing her parole time of 12:40pm

May, 2008

This was our first "real month" as parents. Campbell, Martha and I did some local traveling. We participated in a local 5K walk/run, went back for a NICU reunion, and enjoyed some silly time.

Campbell meets Santa at the Izzy 5k run.


Campbell and daddy out doing some shopping


Campbell looking as cute as she can in her swing

June, 2008

We took a small family vacation with another couple. Campbell got to visit the beach for the first time. She even found some time to catch some rays. Campbell even had her first real photo shoot.

Catching some rays in Myrtle Beach


Campbell enjoying a bumbo and the great outdoors


Campbell's first "camera" smile

July, 2008

We spent 4th of July at Folly Beach with some friends. Campbell also became more "mobile." It was much easier to take her places.

Campbell sitting in her own bumbo


Martha and Campbell watering the yard


Two cool cats . . .


Campbell enjoying sitting on the beach

August, 2008

This was a sad month for Martha and Robbie since Martha and I went back to work. However, we are lucky to have Nana watch Campbell for us during the day. We also started feeding Campbell "real food." Martha makes all of Campbell's food for her.

We have come to realize that Campbell has crazy hair just like her daddy


Campbell enjoys her first real bite of food . . . avocado

September, 2008

It was a year ago this month that we announced our pregnancy to the world. Campbell and Martha have been exploring more food items. By now, we are adding a new food each week.

two words . . . sweet potatoes . . .


Campbell wishing mommy a "happy birthday."

October, 2008

Campbell got to experience her first Halloween. We also enjoyed some of the local fall festivals.

Campbell hanging out in the back yard


Campbell and mommy enjoying sleeping in on the weekends


Happy Halloween!!!

November, 2008

With many things to be thankful for, Campbell enjoyed her first Thanksgiving. She's also enjoying her time playing with some of her toys. Campbell also had her first "fall" this month. She fell from the couch to the floor and got her first tooth this month.

Check Campbell out . . . she can stand (propped up against something)


Campbell enjoying some of her toys


Look . . . twins!

December, 2008

Campbell's first Christmas . . . how special this Christmas has been. We enjoyed spending it with our family and friends. We thank God for all of our blessings that he has brought us this year.

Santa . . . I'm waiting and I've been extra good this year!


Santa, I want a new bouncer, dog, squeaky toys, paci, ceiling fan, I love looking at fans . . . I also want . . . .

The best present of them all . . . Campbell, we love you!

Special Thanks . . .

Martha and I would like to take the time to thank our families, friends, Campbell's therapists, NICU doctors, NICU nurses, and blog followers . . . because of all of your prayers, thoughts, and considerations, 2008 has been a wonderful year for us. We look forward to all the blessings that 2009 brings us and to you! Happy New Year!!!!