Unfortunately, the same virus that plagued me, then Michelle, and then Josie manifested itself as Bronchiolitis in Aidan. My family visited us to pray over him which definitely helped to raise our spirits. Michelle even entertained the family with her own special brand of ballet.

According to his doctor, Aidan now weighs 8 pounds 14 ounces. All of that nursing is definitely paying off not only in terms of weight gain but also in terms of the transfer of Josie's antibodies to Aidan. Antibodies which are thereby making his infection far less severe. Our doctor was quick to allow Aidan to return home once he was aware that Josie was nursing him.

Mother's milk can be a truly incredible form of nourishment for babies. Michelle was breast fed for about the first 18 months of her life and in that time, even with regular exposure to other babies and toddlers, was probably sick only two or three times. Michelle is remarkable and at two years old is already sharper and more alert than I probably was at age five.

I strongly believe that Josie's sacrifice as a mom, both in terms of natural deliveries and of breast feeding, is what has been the main factor in the wonderfully good head-starts of our babies. It's always encouraging to hear the elated reactions of medical professionals who learn that Josie delivered her babies without the aid of drugs. One nurse after Aidan's birth even rejoiced at the concept and rarity of a "drug-free baby" when learning that Josie had decided to forgo any drugs during her labor and delivery.

As for Aidan, he is doing remarkably well considering the extent of his exposure to three sick people during his first two weeks of life outside of the womb. He's a tough lil' guy and I know he'll be fine.