We also learned that - since birth - he has gained over 3 pounds and grown nearly 3 inches! That puts him in the 95th percentile for height and weight. Who knows how much more he's grown since last week...
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
One Month Check Up
On June 19th we took Gabriel for his one-month check up with the pediatrician. In addition to receiving a clean bill of health, Gabriel was much admired for his early efforts to hold his head upright. Matthew and I were informed that we likely would need to child-proof the house earlier than anticipated, as Gabriel is already able to prop himself up while on his belly (see below).
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
The Calm Before the Storm
Professional Help
Amy and Antti Makinen, friends from our grad school days in Rochester, are just about the more experienced folks we know in kid-related matters; their eldest, Lucas, is now about 10 years old, and their twins are (I think) 6 years old. All three of them are wonderful and beautiful kids, and their parents have always seemed remarkably well-adjusted to us. So I think we'll be relying heavily on Amy and Antti for tips on how to do things right.
At left are some of the contents of a care package that appeared in the mail from them last week: a pound of french roast and 500 ibuprofen.
Best. Care package. Ever.
A Visit from Uncle Joe
Here is Joe Braverman, paralyzed with fear.
Joe is an old friend from Alison's consulting days at Covance. We're counting on Uncle Joe to be Gabriel's tutor on all things volleyball and NASCAR when he's ready.
We are not (yet) counting on him as a babysitter, since he froze in the exact position at left for half an hour after being given Gabriel during his visit.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
On Grandpop's Lap
Uncle Ken
Monday, June 9, 2008
Wendy and Gabriel
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Nurture or Nurture?
One thing we've both struggled with over the past couple of weeks is fitting in meals. When your child is making like a sack of potatoes on your lap, the last thing you want to do is to disturb his peaceful rest so you can have a snack. But it's pretty vital of course, especially for Alison. So you figure out ways. For me tonight, this meant my entire dinner was consumed flat on my back. With a kid on my chest. Using one delicately perched plate and a fork.
Alison's task was more hazardous: don't spill ice cream on Gabriel. As shown here, she succeeded.
Someday Gabriel will forgive us.
A "curious" Wilbur
Both dogs are somewhat put out by the shift in our attentions, but seem reconciled to their fate. Wilbur especially may require a bit more time to fully adjust. In the interim, we anticipate many more sniffs of the newest member of our pack. Thankfully - as seen here - Gabriel has many grandparents and other admirers who have got his back.
A Portable Kid
Friday, June 6, 2008
Uncle Fred
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Benefits of Maternity Leave
Monday, June 2, 2008
Gabriel Visits Grandma
Happy Two Weeks, Gabriel!
Sunday, June 1, 2008
A Sad Day
After taking care of us for a full week, sister Wendy flew back to San Francisco this morning. As shown at left, she cooked for us pretty much the entire time she was here, and gave Alison and I time off from baby duty. If we ate and slept well in our first week back from the hospital, we have her to thank-- and her cheerful disposition helped keep us on an even keel. I forecast sandwiches and leftovers for dinner tonight.
It's a sad day. But our loss is Rawdance's gain. Thank you Wendy!!!
It's a sad day. But our loss is Rawdance's gain. Thank you Wendy!!!
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