The New Family

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

New Events and Experiences


WHEN we get a baby sitter, we’re gonna sneak off to the bedroom, slip beneath the sheets and, you know…get some sleep!

Today, Mom convinced Dad of the merits of Kangaroo care, i.e. the merits of Dad providing the bare chest for the kids to nestle on. Reluctantly Dad agreed. Naturally, a camera appeared and photos were taken. They will not be posted. Nor will Dad ever do anything that could result in the photos being used for blackmail.

Dad actually found the experience pleasant save for the daggers masquerading as fingernails digging into his chest. EJ and Liesel will be receiving manicures later on today. Additionally, newborns are incredibly strong for their size. If Dad could match their grip strength scaled up to his hand size, he could easily crush a grapefruit with one hand.

Mom and Dad bundled up the kids in receiving blankets and ventured out to say “Hi” to eager neighbors. Everyone was excited for them. The warm weather was actually quite pleasant. The bright light illuminated their eyes clearly. She has her Daddy’s blues. EJ has steal grey eyes that will likely turn brown.
They tried some new bottles designed to slow the flow of milk and eliminate air in an attempt to prevent gas and hiccups. While the slower flow did prevent leakage around the side of Liesel’s mouth, they both still had gas and hiccups. The inserts to these bottles add a layer of complexity to their cleaning, assembly and storage. They’ll continue trying them for a reasonable period, but if they aren’t effective they’ll go back to the cheap bottles. If any readers have any recommendations on bottle brands and or feeding positions that can help minimize gas and eliminate hiccups, please share.

EJ learned a new game today. Mom checked his diaper, cleaned him, and buttoned him back up. He promptly filled it. She changed it, cleaned him, and buttoned him back up. He promptly refilled it. She changed it, cleaned him, and buttoned him back up. He then threw up all over himself. See how easy fun can be?

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