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 December
12, 2005 - Diane and I decided to go to the hospital and induce labor & delivery.
We arrived at St. Luke’s Hospital and went to the Maternity Ward. Diane and I were
set up in a Suite and Diane was started on a Cervedil to stimulate her cervix. I
stayed with Diane until 10:00pm when the nurse and Diane suggested I go home. I
went home and Diane called me around 11:00pm saying she was a lot of pain. I asked
her if she wanted me to come back but she said it wasn't necessary.
December 13, 2005 - At 5:00am she was finally dilated enough (3 cm.) to receive
an epidural drip to alleviate her contractual pains. She was able to dilate enough
(9 cm. -10cm.) to begin pushing to give birth. Diane began pushing and my mom and
I stayed in the room to assist her with Dr. Cestare and the nurse staff. (My father
split before we started.) Diane pushed as best she could for almost 1 and 1/2 hours
with little success. At this time she was finally able to get the baby low enough
(after a short conversation we had together) to allow the Dr. to remove the baby
with a plunger tool. At exactly 4:09pm Adelina was born and Dr. Cestare immediately
cleaned her and placed her in Diane's arms. Then he allowed me to cut the baby's
umbilical cord and then the nurses cleaned the baby. Diane experienced problems
with discarding the placenta. The Dr. stitched Diane expecting the placenta to easily
be removed but there was a problem. He had to greatly raise the dosage of pain meds.
to go back in and manually remove her placenta that was stuck and broke, it took
4-5 attempts before completing. Diane was cleaned up by the nurse and was prepped
to rest after her tremendous ordeal. I was able to spend some time watching the
baby get checked out. My mom stayed with Diane while my Dad and I went to watch
the baby get her first sponge bath. (She cried) My parents and I left together.
They went home and I went to our house to care for the dog and then I went shopping
and purchased flowers and balloons for Diane and Adelina. I returned at 8:30pm,
Diane was up, we spoke w/the nurse and I spent the night.
 December
14, 2005 - I slept in the hospital and left to go home and take care of Harley.
At home I got a Fed-Ex from Joe A. with all the NY papers. Then, I drove out to
the Times Herald Record in Middletown to pick up a copy of the 12/13 newspapers
to save as well. When I arrived back at the hospital I found my parents there as
well. We all visited together enjoying the baby and Diane and I had our congratulation
dinner together. At 7:30pm my parents left for the evening and I left as well to
go home and take care of Harley, then I returned to the hospital to spend the night.
December 15, 2005 - I slept in the hospital and left to go home and take care of
Harley. Once home my parent's came over, my Dad continued to work on the new babies
room and my Mom helped me to straighten up the house and put out Diane's Christmas
gift. (Bose Radio) Diane called and said that she and Adelina are both ready to
be picked up and come home. Mom and I went to the hospital together and packed the
car, then we all brought Adelina home for the first time. WELCOME HOME ADELINA!!!
December 16, 2005 - Adelina's First Trip To Grandma & Grandpa's house. While
she and Diane visited I helped my parents receive delivery of their new furniture
and re-arrange their existing furniture. December 18, 2005 - Adelina's Second Trip
To Grandma & Grandpa's house, then Grandma, Diane (Mommy) and I (Dad) went shopping
with you to Babies "R" Us. You slept the entire time and you got so many nice gifts.
December 24, 2005 - Adelina's first dinner with her Uncle Vito and Aunt Toni at
Grandma and Grandpa's house, along with my brother John, April, Gabriella and Felicia.
December 25, 2005 - (ADELINA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS) December 28, 2005 - Adelina's first
Doctor visit with Dr.Varnivitsky right down the road. Her check-up was just fine
and she has gained over 1 lb. already and grown a 1-inch too.
January 11, 2006 - Adelina's second doctor's appointment with Dr. Varnivitsky down
the road. The doctor weighed her in at 8lbs.10oz., cauterized her belly button,
she gave her a hepatitis shot in the left thigh, made her crawl and gave her a complete
physical. She is 100%.
January 14, 2006 - Adelina and I went to breakfast together to the Alexis Diner.
She was so good, a real pleasure to be with in the restaurant. January 19, 2006
- First time Adelina came into shower with me.
January 20, 2006 - Second time Adelina came into shower with me.
 February
2, 2006 - Adelina is not feeling well, she is having trouble breathing, and she
is very congested. Diane will be taking took her to Dr. Varnivitsky tomorrow.
February 3, 2006 - Diane brought Adelina to Dr. Varnivitsky who stated Adelina does
have a temperature of 101.4; she gave Diane a decongestant and recommended children's
Tylenol for the fever.
February 14, 2006 - Doctor appointment with Adelina for two-month check-up. Dr.
Mallock checked Adelina and gave her two vaccine shots. Dr. Mallock also diagnosed
Adelina with a Cranial Disorder. We will need to go to a specialist for a consultation.
February 21, 2006 - Doctor appointment with Adelina for two-month check-up. Dr.
Mallock checked Adelina and gave her two more vaccine shots. Notified Dr. Mallock
that Diane identified an early prevention program in Orange County. We are making
arrangements for a consultation.
March 4, 2006 - Dad and Mom called earlier and want to take Diane, Adelina and I
to Dinner then to Babies "R" Us. We went to dinner at Antonella's Rest. On Rt. 9.
Then we went to Babies "R" Us, that are in the same strip mall. Dad and Mom showered
Adelina with many gifts. March 6, 2006 - My first day picking up Adelina from the
new baby-sitter "Lolly".
March 7, 2006 - Diane called me in a panic; Adelina stopped breathing at the baby-sitter
and was rushed to St. Luke’s Hospital. Diane got to the E.R. at the same time as
Adelina but it was too late. I rushed to the hospital but I was too late. Adelina
has passed away. We were all hysterical, I called my parents on the way there and
they were already there when I arrived. Diane and I decided to baptize Adelina in
the E.R. Sue Patel stood as Godmother and Dr. Cestari stood as Godfather.
March 8, 2006 - Diane and I were unable to do much; we were swarmed by people all
day. John & April came up as well as Joey Tamburello, Jim Shea, Joe Acocella,
Clement, Mary & my Mom & Dad. Diane and I received a call from the Orange
County Coroner stating that the preliminary results show SIDS. Diane and I spent
the night alone, which was a big mistake. We miss you Adelina!!!
March 9, 2006 - Diane and I woke and we had to go and make all the necessary funeral
arrangements. Then Diane and I, my parents & John and April went to the cemetery
and chose a drawer in the mausoleum. We chose a location at the bottom on facing
east toward the sun. Then we came back to the house and we were surrounded by everyone
for most of the day. Diane's parent's, Doug and Darlyn arrived at 4:30pm. They decided
to stay in a hotel. We spent the rest of the day at home and my parent's spent the
night here with us.
March 10, 2006 - We all woke and my parents left when Diane's family came over.
Tammy Delafave came showed up along with John & April. We got ready once Diane's
family left and John, April & Tammy put together all the pictures and frames
John and April had purchased. Diane and I went to the wake with John, April and
Tammy (Jersey). Diane and I had the opportunity to view the Adelina privately first.
Then we opened the viewing to our immediate families. Then we opened the room to
all the rest of our family and friends. Diane and I returned to the house with John,
April and Tammy. (Jersey). Tammy went home and John and April spent the night at
the house with us.
March 11, 2006 - The limousine's arrived and we all left to go to the funeral home.
We arrived and most of my family was already there. We asked them all to wait outside
the room. Diane and I viewed Adelina with our immediate families & Uncle Jack,
Uncle Vito & Aunt Toni. Diane and I carried Adelina out of the funeral home
to the herse outside and placed Adelina inside. Then we went to the church and Diane
and I removed Adelina from the herse and we carried her into the church together.
Once mass had ended, Diane and I carried Adelina from the church back into the herse
together and we headed for the cemetery, we passed our house, stopped for a moment
and the funeral director (Amy) got out of the herse and placed a rose at our front
door. After leaving the front of our house, we headed to the to the Cemetery. Then
Diane and I removed Adelina from the herse and we carried her to her drawer. Then
the priest said a prayer and we laid Adelina to rest and everyone laid a flower
on her casket.
March 13, 2006 - Diane and I went to the cemetery to visit Adelina for her three-month
birthday. We brought her a stuffed bear that I tied to the wall of her crypt. We
also brought a zip lock bag that we filled with birthday notes and I taped it to
her wall as well. My Memories With Adelina
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