Saturday, March 31, 2007

blowing bubbles again

Hello everyone, sorry no pics but only dad has them on his computer, mom, Nova or I can not get to them. I am relaxing in my swing blowing bubbles, this is the only place i do this. I don't know why, I just do. Mom's trying to make me sleep I know she is, I just know it. I was almost asleep and lucky for me the music turned off and it woke me up.

I was up at 3:30 this morning, then again at 5am. At 5am mom just held me and I went back to sleep. I loves it when i get held. Mom holds me on my side and that makes be feel better. Daddy holds me over his shoulder and I find that nice too.

Not much to report, I have my first prescription for a rash on my face. That's the newest thing. Mom's still seeing a nurse everyday and Monday they are going to come in to the house instead of mom taking off, while i give dad a hard time, to see the nurse.

O i am so tired, but i do not want to close my eyes, can't fight it, good night everyone.... nap time

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Kevin enjoys his swing

Kevin really likes to be rocked, and likes his Swingamagig (name stolen from Simpsons).

Kevin - First walk

Kevin, Mommy, Daddy, Poppy and Nova went for our first walk in the stroller. The stroller worked very well. Nova was good -- though he'd just been on a very long walk with Poppy first.

Sunday, March 25, 2007

blowing bubbles

Mom thinks i am sleeping in my papa san chair... little does she know that i am just keeping my eye on her...do you know she is just siting there with her feet up! I think she is trying to pull the wool over my eye's about something... Every once and a while i give a nice cry to see if she is paying attention to me... I hope she has my supper ready, I think I want supper......oh i cant wait no longer... I have to open my eyes.... will write later

Kevin

Saturday, March 24, 2007

First outing


We had our first outing yesterday, to Cora's for breakfast. Kevin had milk anyways, but the rest of us enjoyed the meal.

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Kevin and the bathtub

Kevin's been getting spongebaths until now, but we broke out the bathtub last night for the full emersion deal. He enjoyed it, but wasn't so keen on the cadre of paparazzi.

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

New photos and vids

There are new photos as always, and two new videos: Poppy burps Kevin, and Nanny feeding Kevin.

Otherwise, all is well. Kevin continues to be a good sleeper, and is well contented most of the time. Diaper changes are not nearly as bad (yet) as I'd anticipated.... actually, it's one of the easier jobs... though the clothing aspect is sometimes a challenge. Daddy likes things that don't slip over the head and prefers ones that button up. Simple is better -- always.

Friday, March 16, 2007

Canadians vs Leafs

Poppy disapproved of one gift, but was very pleased with another. Kevin I'm sure will enjoy both. Thanks Bonnie and Gerald.

Nanny Poppy and Vicki




Nanny and Poppy Anthony and Aunt Vicki have arrived and have declared Kevin perfect. They came with all sorts of gifts for the baby, a couple of suitcases worth I think. Thanks to everyone back home who sent something, it was all very nice and very thoughtful.

Kevin went for another doctor's appointment today, all is well. He is over 10 lbs now, and is growing at a good rate. He was measured, probed and prodded... and everything, again, seems in good order. He's due back for a checkup in 2 weeks, and will recieve his first vacinations at 2 months.

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Belly button

Kevin lost his chord remnants today, and is proudly displaying his new nice "inny". Grandma Jardine felt comfortable enough with our efforts that she was able to go home today, confident that we can keep Kevin safe overnight until Nanny and Poppy Anthony and Aunt Vicki arrive in the morning.

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

My first Blog from out side

I made it everyone! I'm here to stay, I didn't mean to grow so well that mom had to be cut to get me out... but hey its better then being squished all up to escape, especially when i really didn't want to leave. The furry one tells on me when i make a mess in my diaper...I guess he is on their side. I will have to keep that in mind if i decide to let him in on any secrets. He's not been too close to me yet just his big brown nose. Mom and Dad tell me that Nova will be my buddy as I get older....we'll just see about that! Do you know he comes in my room and sicks his nose in my crib...that's my bed, I don't stick my nose on his bed. I am drinking more formula now, mmmmmm I like formula.... dad calls it baby narcotics mom says it makes me spacey. I have a great time with Grammy here, she helped mom and dad so much and she gave me lots of kisses and hugs and says how cute I am. I will miss her lots but will see her again this summer. Maybe she can come back and visit more!

I am looking forward to seeing my Aunt Vicki , nanny and poppy in just two days.

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

First checkup

Kevin went to the doctor today for a checkup. All is well. He had his eyes, back, head, hips, mouth all checked. He's weighing close to his birthweight now, so things are going nicely. He was very well behaved during the car ride and the long wait in the doctor's office. I think he likes his carseat/carrier.

New pics as usual.

Sunday, March 11, 2007

New videos


All is well. He's pretty much sleeping through the night... hours at a stretch most times, so we're getting some rest and starting to feel human after the journey of birth. Tomorrow we have an appointment with the lactation consultant to check on the breastfeeding.

A few new videos:

Kevin getting dressed.
Kevin sucking fingers.
Kevin going to sleep.

Friday, March 09, 2007

Cousin Amanda and Uncle Jim


Cousin Amanda came to visit today, along with Uncle Jim, to help celebrate Kevin's 1 week birthday.

Mommy's checkup

Mommy went and had her staples removed today. All is well. She has another appt in a couple weeks to have it checked on. It was our first outing. Grandmother was babysitting while we went to the doctors, and picked up a few more newborn pampers. We returned within about 1 1/2 hours to find our boy sleeping soundly.

Thursday, March 08, 2007

Cluster feeding

Nobody mentioned cluster feeding was part of the deal. Well, actually they did, they just didn't explain what it was.

Fussy little man

It's late/early - 2:30 am. Kevin had a fussy evening last night, he kinda didn't get to sleep, and we missed a cycle... and he was ready to eat again before he'd been really actually put down -- though I'm sure he managed to catch a few winks. He was cranky. Anyways, we managed to feed him, and comfort him, and burp and change him, and get him to bed in his crib for the first time.

I'm sure there's much worst to come with regard to fussyness, but it's remarkable in that it's really the first time we've had any trouble at all. He's fairly easily contented. But I guess his schedule got messed... and who isn't displeased when that happens.

Site note: I've changed the pregnancy counter at the top of the blog to be a clock of his age as he moves towards his first birthday. I've also added some links in the sidebar that go directly to the photos (updated frequently, but they're all found in the same place) and to the videos (but I'm having some trouble with youtube this morning, so it may not work right away). This way, you will not have to always find the posting with a link to the photo or video sites, it is always on the side.

Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Public Health

We had a visit from the Ottawa Public Health nurse today. Mommy's incision is looking good, the redness that she had is going away and she's up and about and full of vigor after a really good night's sleep. Kevin is sleeping very well, and feeding well. He's so easily contented thus far.

Kevin has gained more weight, and is now up in weight to 9 lbs 7 ounces, giving him only 5 ounces to go before he's back to his birthweight. The public health nurse was pleased with him, and said his jaundice is looking quite good. He's at the peak of bilirubin production today, so it should only improve from this point forward.

It seems that mom's milk is coming in, because he's getting even more contented with the breast, and seems satisfied with less formula.

Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Big poops

Ok, I admit that I was really worried about poop today, or the lack thereof. How can so much go in and not come out? Let's just say that I need not have been concerned. It all worked out in the end.... so to speak.

We're getting snatches of sleep. You always hear about the sleep deprevation that comes with newborns, but I would never have thought that it was possible to go so long with just a nap or so. Simple math is currently impossible, except where it's required to measure formula and feeding times... even then it's a challenge. I went to the store today, and was quite concerned for the other motorists as I'm sure I was the mental equavalent of someone who had tucked away a quart of paint thinner.

I wonder if the parents of other children who are not the smartest, strongest and most handsome are jealous? Shhhhh... we'll just keep it a secret.

I adore my little prince.

Today Kevin had a bath in the evening time, and was very good and content all last night and today. Well, except when hungry and trying to latch... but that's understandable. Tammy is doing so very well with the breastfeeding. You'd think this would be easy and normal (I assume cavepeople didn't have many lactation consultants) but it requires lots of learning both for mommy and baby. It does not help that we basically have an entire generation that don't know much about breastfeeding, and were never able to see their moms or siblings doing it. We're fortunate that he's a VERY good sucker. I think our progress is exceptional.

Kevin is very alert, and has been holding his own head since day two basically. He's very strong, and holds himself by his elbows and knees when on Mommy's or Daddys tummy and shoulder. He has deep blue eyes (that can easily change in future), and loves to stare at you when feeding, or contentedly alert. He's able to follow his rattle with his head when he's in the crib or changing table. I'm amazed.

I'm amazed also at both the helplessness and deep instinct that a newborn shows. He's got lots of buttons! Brushing his cheek and around the top of the ear makes him root and suck. Pressing the palm of his hand also helps him suck when he starts to forget what he was doing. The bottoms of his feet make him wakeup if he's falling asleep when feeding. The roof of his mouth makes him start to suck. Hmmm, well... basically he has buttons that make him eat... and for now, that's good enough.

His first sneeze was startling for us both... so is the startle reflex itself that he occasionally does for reasons I can't fathom (often if dreaming). He hiccups alot.

New photos are available as always.

Monday, March 05, 2007

Coming home

Kevin James took his first car ride today, and slept peacefully all the way home. At home, Grandma Jardine had cooked some dinner, which Kevin is now enjoying (via Mommy). Nova was introduced, and seems not too bothered by the new addition. Hopefully the blankets we sent home with Kevin's scent have helped.

Kevin's first visitor was uncle Jim who dropped by to say hello and ask if Kevin, because of his size, would like to go skating on the canal next week.

New vid: Kevin with Hiccups

New photos of the homecoming and with Daddy are available at the usual place.

Sunday, March 04, 2007

Video - Bottle and Thumb Sucking

Video of Kevin with his bottle, with Grandmother Jardine. Another video of him quite active and alert, with eyes open and trying to suck his thumb.

Note: Videos may take a few minutes from the time of this posting to become available.

Day 2 and 3 Update


Things are good. Point form only... so little sleep for Mom and Dad:
- Doctor was in this morning. Very impressed. He's in really good shape.
- He has developed a little jaundice (normal). It is being looked after. Not in a place where he need's the lights yet.
- He's lost weight (as is normal and expected). We're supplementing with some formula to help the jaundice and to make sure he does not loose too much weight while Tammy works on producing the "good milk" in a day or so.
- His hearing is good, he was tested this afternoon.
- He was good last night, we tried lots of feedings successfully. I think the mucus he had early has cleared up (again, normal and usual for C-section baby).

Very happy. So tired. We're catching naps where we can. New photos can be found at the same place, the tag kevin in my flickr account.

Saturday, March 03, 2007

Little Kevin is Born!

The big day has arrived. Little baby Kevin James Anthony was born at 6:15 pm EST, March 2, 2007. He weighs 9 lbs, 12 ounces. Both baby and mom are happy and healthy. Dad is very proud and happy.

All the current photos can be found with the Kevin tag on my flickr account.