Category Archives: Baby

More milestones

Posted on 04/07/2012 by Jenny

I was feeling quite a bit better this evening so Scott and I were able to visit Elizabeth Katherine in NICU. I am glad we did. Elizabeth has made excellent progress and the nurses were able to make important changes … Continue reading →

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New P/T info sheet today

Posted on 04/04/2012 by Jenny

Today Elizabeth Katherine received a new P/T info sheet from physical therapist Ginny. Here is what it says: Elizabeth is approaching readiness to begin oral feeding. She is practicing with non-nutritive suck at the breast with her mother. Please support … Continue reading →

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Organized and Disorganized Behavior

Posted on 04/04/2012 by Jenny

Yesterday I met Elizabeth Katherine’s physical therapist. She showed me how to stretch Elizabeth Katherine’s back to help her maintain a rounded position. She needs the rounded position at this point of development to help with her muscle growth, remember … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Graduates to the Big Room

Posted on 03/31/2012 by Jenny

Kate has been showing signs of impending labor. Her appetite was off yesterday morning and this morning. Kat has been taking her temp frequently as the temp tends to drop shortly before whelp begins. Kat’s also keeping an eagle eye … Continue reading →

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Hello Toes

Posted on 03/27/2012 by Jenny

I can see my toes again. They reappeared rather unexpectedly Friday before last. It is nice to see them again however wish they’d waited to make their reappearance until May. Short-ish version. I woke early Sunday 03/11/2012 with nauseau and … Continue reading →

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Baby Registry stuff

Posted on 02/26/2012 by Jenny

We’ve kind of been in denial about the whole Baby Registry thing. We didn’t register anywhere when we got married, and I think we were kinda thinking that we’d get away with that this time too. Not so much. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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More virtue

Posted on 02/15/2012 by Jenny

Still warm weather. The chicken run has thawed slightly, releasing the inevitable pungency. Hovering around 30 is too warm – I’d love to see the temps drop to the low – mid twenties and stay there for the remainder of … Continue reading →

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Diaper Registry

Posted on 02/09/2012 by Jenny

If we can acquire about a gross of diapers, we’ll have enough to subscribe to a diaper laundering service for $15/week instead of washing our own nasty nappies. We are registered for diapers with Arctic Baby Bottoms.

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Yet more purging…

Posted on 01/30/2012 by Jenny

More organizing and purging over the weekend and tonight. Scott and a friend installed a new light fixture in the hallway last might, looks much better. The previous fixture was original and missing it’s shade. Scott completed the second bookcase. … Continue reading →

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Goodbye toes

Posted on 01/30/2012 by Jenny

Elizabeth Katherine is growing. She doesn’t fit in my pelvic girdle anymore. My belly looks pregnant instead of chubby. I noticed this weekend I can no longer see my toes. Goodbye toes, I’ll see you in the spring.

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