I started noticing a change within my monkey in between his hospital stays.  It happened to be around the 18 month period.  He stopped talking.  He stopped babbling.  He stopped imitating us.  He stopped looking us in the eyes.  His tantrums increased.  He withdrew. I remember taking him to his 18 month checkup.  I stated…

My monkey had more than a few trips to the ICU.  His lungs weren’t strong.  Every time he’d get something as simple as a cold, we’d end up hospitalized. One of the times we were there, I remember it being late.  2 or 3 in the morning…  In the ICU, 3 am or 3 pm,…

My monkey was 12 months old at the time.  That particular morning, he didn’t wake up like he usually does – all happy and excited.  Winter was coming in, so I figured he was coming down with a cold.  I gave him some cold medicine.  I dropped him off with my parents and headed to work….