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Parenting Right Now
3 years ago
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
The Monkey Belly
Yesterday we went in for Monkey's 2nd well baby visit. Here are the numbers:
Height: 22.5" (85%)
Weight: 10lbs, 12ozs (75%)
Head Circumference: 15" (75%)
It looks like Yogi's got a big, little brother. ;)
At a month old the little dude is clearly rocking and rolling. Although he's a champion breastfeeder and he and my wife have had none of the latch trouble that she and Yogi did, his belly gives him some trouble. He's fairly miserable (crying, fussing, back arching, spitting up) for about an hour after each feeding. My wife has cut out dairy...
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Happy Day to You!
It's Mama's Day at my house and I couldn't be happier. Although Yogi was here for Father's Day last year, our second parent adoption had not been finalized and I was not yet (in the eyes of the government) his Father. This year I am and I'm claiming the day with gusto.
It's a bit of a challenge to have much of a pampering kind of holiday when you have a not-quite-two year...
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Newsflash
I am still alive and (mostly) well. Life is good. Monkey is growing and Yogi is fabulous. My wife is sleep-deprived, but as amazing as always. Everyone is eating regular meals and the house has yet to spiral into complete chaos. These are facts that are hard won everyday. This two kid gig is no joke.
And then, of course, there's me.
I am a caretaker, a helper, an advocate...
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Sleep and Milk
Two children under two means lots of diapers, lots of breastfeeding and not a lot of sleep. I should hardly be surprised. In spite of that, I've got questions and I'm hoping that you guys have thoughts.
First, the sleeping.
Monkey sleeps like a champ, but he eats almost every two hours and the process of feeding him from start to finish (with diaper change) lasts about an hour. This makes the nights at our house something short of restful.
The factor that pushes all of it over the edge is Yogi’s recent shift from a 6:30-7...
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Glimpses of the First Week
Yogi reaching for the bucket when my wife walked in from the hospital with Monkey.
Kissing Monkey's baby cheeks while he snoozes.
Yogi's sidekick lovey almost never leaving his side. Paci too. These guys have never been outside the crib for any length of time and never out of the house so it's a whole new wide world for Yogi's buddies. One that I hope to be narrowing soon.
Yogi's...
Monday, May 21, 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Yogi the Big Brother
My parents took this picture on his last day of school, which also happened to be the day after he met his little brother.
This guy has been on quite a wild ride this week and I couldn't be prouder of how he's rolling with all of the changes. On Wednesday morning he woke up to find Muzzie and Grandpa had come during the night. Later that afternoon Nana and Pops arrived...
Friday, May 18, 2012
Introducing Monkey
Here is the newest member of the family. A yawning Monkey on his second day in the world.
Mama and Monkey stealing a snooze.
We got home with the boys this morning and are beginning the process of settling in. So far I'm finding the phrase, "the boys" to have a nice ring to ...
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Yogi's Little Brother is Here!!!!
Monkey is here! He arrived yesterday afternoon and we were thrilled to finally meet him. My wife was able to get him here after pushing for a little more than three (impressive) hours. Pictures soon. For now the details : 5/16/12 7lbs 13oz 21.5" from toe to tip of cone Love, Love, Love Yogi met him shortly afterward and has been chanting his name ever since. Published with Blogger-droid v2....
