Max had lots of pictures taken of him in a real short time! These are the ones I instagrammed so he could be a hipster baby.
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- Max was laying funny here. I love him so much.
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- A lot of nice people brought nice balloons for Max. It made him happy and all the nurses loved it because apparently a lot of babies don’t get lots of balloons, but Max did obviously.
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- I played some good songs for Max by Modest Mouse, Grateful Dead, Dire Straights, The Verve, etc. I think he loved it. I played it when he was in the tummy too.
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- This was one of the first times Max got on his stomach because before that he had an IV from his belly button. He loved it at first sight and it helped him breathe and sleep.
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- They put a pacifier in Max’s mouth and he liked it! This picture is great because they put in just the nasal cannula for his breathing and he looked very happy. He loved laying on his stomach.
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- Max had to sleep under some lights for the first few days to help break down bilicells. He got these cool glasses for that. I’m glad because it’d be nice to sleep with warm light and glasses on.
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- Max the Baby wore a nice breathing mask like Bane from Batman that gave him some air pressure. He looked cool and was strong like Bane from Batman.
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- They would give Max nice baths with Johnson and Johnson and sometimes he would cry but when they did his nice head he seemed happy about it. This was an attractive nurse so I think that helped.
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- My favorite times were when Max was just looking around like, What’s even going on?
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- We liked when Max was out his cage. I read him stories (his first was Rumpelstiltskin) and sang him songs (like John Henry with the lyrics changed to say Max). I also read him The Stinky Cheese Man stories.
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- Max the Baby was cutout of Keri and I first saw him with a real mad scowl but I was too slow and in shock to take a picture. So then they brought him out and said “He’s breathing on his own!” and showed me this nice picture. My favorite thing was his good lips.
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- After 10 days of humidy, Max the Baby could come out and get some skin to skin time with Mom. Lots of babies complain about it but Max loved it. You can tell because his Oxygen levels went straight up! And he cooed and looked pretty.
To: Max
You wil never be forgotten but a reminder of pure love you gave as a gift. I want you to know that the time you spent in this life was one ill never forget. You have a remarkable mom and dad that will continue to have you in their hearts. Your now in Gods hands from above and know that you are smiling and living with joy. Love you always
Your Aunt Gina
What a special little boy. What special parents. We now have one more loved one in Heaven waiting for us. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Judy Harrison
Michael, I don’t know you and Max’s mother, but I worked with your Mom at Central in Nederland. I was on facebook when she was waiting for Max to be born and she told of the strength of both of little Max’s parents. I can see from your posts how much you loved him and what a great baby he was. You will always remember the great memories you had with him. My condolences on the sad moments you will have and my admiration for the way you are bringing joy at such a hard time. Little Max, I didn’t ever meet you, but I can truly say, I loved you.
Carolyn Butler