Sunday, May 10, 2009

Growing ......

....and he is - just look at these pictures! Nate is over 10 pounds now- probably close to 11 pounds by now. He is smiling a lot and has had a few giggling episodes. He is eating better now that we have switched to a different bottle, but continues to be a difficult child to burp- and when he doesn't burp, he spits up on us easily. Patrick found a new technique that burps Nate well. It involves inverting him and some near acrobatics- but it works most of the time-- if you ever see us do it, please try not to laugh. We stopped by to see The Miller family- our podmates from the NICU- there is a picture of Patrick/Nate and Chris/John.

Nate had his first trip to IKEA Friday and is going again tomorrow. He went to Bonefish Grill tonight and every person that walked by our table stopped to look at him and ask us about him. I am not exaggerating- every person/group of people. Who can blame them ? He is irresistible!!

I may have gone a little overboard on the pictures this week- but I couldn't resist.

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4 comments:

  1. Susan Beth and KentMay 12, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    Elizabeth is sometimes hard to burp to...send the instructions on the acrobatics. We go to DR on Monday next week and we will see how heavy she is. I think she is FAST approaching Nate's weight! She fills out the swing more than she ever has. Will try and post pics later this week, I got some goods ones this weekend.

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  2. NateMay 12, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    In order to burp...

    First, you need to hold securely and invert the child.

    Second, count to thirty quickly.

    Third, rise child slowly.

    Fourth, turn child perpendicular on knee, grasp firmly on back and stomach and lift three times.

    Fifth, rest on knee, lean baby forward with stomach on hand, and pat on back, as necessary.

    Hopefully that creates a burp. Repeat as necessary.

    Patrick

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  3. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Nate is a very sweet baby. He is filling out like a little fat turkey! So glad everything is going so well for all of you. Still in my thoughts and prayers.
    Phyllis Frederick (Lindsay's mom)

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  4. AnonymousMay 25, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    Hey,

    It's Sandra. I know I have been MIA and I am sorry. Pre baby, I was awesome with communication and since then, well, not so much.

    I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know I'll be thinking of you, especially as you go back to work. I know Nate will be fine but I know you well enough that you'll miss him like crazy. Please know Chris and I love you guys so much and that we think about you all the time. Maybe this coming Sunday we can get together for lunch. Chris and my anniversary is this weekend so that's why I said lunch (I think he's taking me to dinner-woo hoo!)


    I hope you are well. Nate looks beautiful.


    Love,
    Sandra

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