He
is shown here with his friend, Star, at our wedding on November
2, 2007. He was diagnosed with Williams Syndrome at 3 weeks old.
He had a hernia operation at 3 months old. In surgery, after 5
minutes, he had a cardiac arrest . We were told the worst --
that he would not make it, but the fighter that he is, 2 days
later on Mothers' Day, he was back to his normal self. That was
the best Mothers Day I could have ever asked for.
He had very bad reflux -- crying a lot in the first year. The journey had just begun, as we were told that Cody's heart condition was mild at the time. At 6 months old, Cody ended up with a very bad cold. He loved to feed, but sweated a lot. Drinking was a nightmare. I was at work this night and got a phone call from Jason, Cody's Dad. He said he wasn't breathing good, so I came home . Cody settled when I got home, but I knew something wasn't right.
I took him the next day to A.C.H., where they were shocked -- as Cody's heart condition went from mild to severe. He was on antibiotics for two weeks before we left for Melbourne for heart surgery . This was our worst nightmare. We were in Melbourne for a month. Cody had a few hiccups along the way, but being such a fighter like he is, he thrived.
The WS Foundation in Adeleide in S.A. was fantastic. Since then, Cody has been delayed but he has major personality plus. He is a complete joy. Every one that meets him loves him to bits.
He is now 5 years old and he sleeps great. He's not a bad eater, but has his moments. Ha Ha . He does suffer at the moment with ear infections and has a lot of colds, but hey, I can deal with that. We have had a journey, but he is the best thing that has ever happened to us. Cody is so happy, funny and loves people. What more could you want? It's great. I'm so glad God was thinking of us to give us such a special boy.
Lots of love -- Audrey, Jason and Cody