We had a pediatrician appointment yesterday, at which it was declared that SteelyKid is in excellent health. She gained 8 ounces in the last week, or 1/16th of her weight (she was 8lbs even last week, and 8lbs 8oz this week). To put that in perspective, for me to make an equivalent change, I would… Continue reading Thursday Baby Blogging 082108
Category: Steelykid!
The Dogparent
I’m at the computer, typing, when SteelyKid starts fussing in the porta-crib in the living room. “Oh, why are you crying?” I say, as I cross the room. This is the fifth outbreak of fussiness today. “What am I going to do with you?” “We could eat it!” the dog says, from her pillow next… Continue reading The Dogparent
I Love It When a Plan Comes Together
OK, I know, I said I was going to stop posting SteelyKid pictures every day, but, ummmm…. She made me do it! She’s an evil genius, I tell you! Can’t you just hear her saying “Eeeeexcellent….. Everything is unfolding according to my plan for household domination…”? Stewie Griffin, watch your back.
Global Baby
I did a bit of running around yesterday, including one stop to drop off a rather large check to secure a day care spot for SteelyKid starting in January (Kate’s taking a bunch of time off, obviously, and I was able to arrange my teaching schedule so I have no classes in the fall term,… Continue reading Global Baby
Thank God for Grandparents
SteelyKid is home from the hospital now, and settling in to her new environment. She had a pediatrician appointment yesterday, and all is well. Of course, the more difficult adjustment is for me and Kate, trying to learn to speak Infant while also maintaining a semblance of a normal life. And, of course, freaking out… Continue reading Thank God for Grandparents
Sky-Bison Included for Scale
Kate and I have been watching DVD’s of the show Avatar: The Last Airbender via Netflix for a while now. Around the originally predicted due date for SteelyKid (that is, a week and a half before she actually arrived), we were joking about what she could possibly be waiting for. During one episode, she squirmed… Continue reading Sky-Bison Included for Scale
Meet the Empress
The dog sniffs gently at the baby in my lap. “So, what the heck is this?” “This is SteelyKid. Be nice to her.” “But, I mean, what is it? It’s not a bunny, is it?” She sniffs some more, just to be sure. “What do you mean? Of course she’s not a bunny. She doesn’t… Continue reading Meet the Empress
FutureBaby Betting Pool Winner
A few weeks back, I started a betting pool, inviting people to guess the birth date and sex of FutureBaby (now SteelyKid). Looking back over the entries, the winner was Kylinn, who correctly guessed August 7th and female. Kylinn wins, according to the original wager: The winner gets bragging rights, plus their choice of something… Continue reading FutureBaby Betting Pool Winner
Babies Are Bosons
SteelyKid was born in a small local hospital specializing in maternity care, with maybe 40-50 beds in the whole place. It’s insanely crowded right now, with most of their patients doubled up in rooms that are often private, and one of the nurses said that they had 24 babies in the nursery last night, including… Continue reading Babies Are Bosons