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Adam Pick
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To Heart Valve Surgery


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Off Topic: Ethan Sleeps Through The Night!

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

Yes!!!

You read that right… Ethan, my nine-week old son, slept through the night last night!!!

Robyn (my wife) and I can’t believe it!!!

As you would imagine, we slept pretty good too. :)

Keep on tickin!

Adam

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Off-Topic: Is Ethan Already Set On Michigan?

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Even though I grew up in a suburb outside of Los Angeles, California, I spent six years of my life in Ann Arbor, Michigan - as a student at the University of Michigan.

So, imagine what happens when you have a baby boy as a two-time Michigan alumni?

Yep, you guessed it! You get alot… I mean ALOT of Michigan baby stuff!!!

I couldn’t resist doing the following. I know I took it too far. But, it appears Ethan already has “Go Blue!” in his veins. :)

Keep on tickin!

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Can You Get Life Insurance After Heart Valve Surgery?

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

I’m not sure if you remember… But, I have been trying to get life insurance after my heart valve surgery for a lonnnnnnnnnnnnnng time.

During this process, I have been denied, even auto-denied, by some of the largest insurance carriers as soon as they learn that I had my aortic and pulmonary valves replaced.

Well… I have some good news to report!!!

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Off-Topic: At 5 Weeks, Baby Ethan Is Yummy!

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Thank you for all the wonderful notes regarding the birth of our son, Ethan.

Robyn (my wife) and I wanted to give you a quick update… Ethan is doing great!!! On Saturday, Ethan entered his fifth week of life. And, on Sunday, we celebrated Robyn’s first Mother’s Day.

As Ethan is our first child, we have quickly learned how wonderful it is to be parents. Yes, Robyn and I are very tired. Yes, we’re pee’d on regularly. Yes, he’s pooped on us. And… Yes, I’ve had the joy of “spit-up” splattering the side of my face several times. But, all it takes is one look from Ethan and all that discomfort becomes comfortable. :)

Here are some of the latest pictures we’ve taken of our little man.

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