Anders now weighs 11 12 (as seen above). We had him weighed yesterday. I am getting less worried about his weight, which is probably why it took me a day to post this update. Anders continues to win over the nurses with his cuteness. An all female crowd (except for me) gathered for the weigh in. They were surprised how well he took being undressed and put on the scale. Of course, this is a boy who at one point was laying naked in his isolette with a catheter in his penis, so he's pretty modest and mellow. I think I told about the smoke alarm? Anna was cooking, the smoke alarm went off, Trudy freaked out, and Anders didn't blink!
He loves to admire his left arm.
He got his leg stuck in his crib today, which led to loud crying.
He can be alone and awake in his crib now for short periods of time. He's finding ways to entertain himself.
Things continue to look good for Ol' Mr. Anders!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas!
We have added a new wrinkle to the blog, video. We have two videos up thus far, an untitled one from Christmas Eve and one from Christmas titled "Anders Falls Over." The video can be differentiated from the pictures by the small "Blogger" icon in the lower right of the frame and the triangle in the lower left that looks like a play button on a VCR. Click or double click (not sure which) and you will see Anders in action. You can see and hear, without the occasional downside of smelling him!
Anna and I have had a very merry Christmas during our first Christmas in Ohio. We've made a lot of lasting memories with Anders. This 31st Christmas is like none other that I have experienced. We think Anders had a good Christmas. He slept for nine straight hours last night after the festivities, from 11-8 am, which was a nice Christmas present from him. He is also figuring out how to put his hands together. Anders has also increased his cooing, babbling, and smiling.
He has a new post feeding routine. Rather than just fall asleep on one of our chests after eating, he now goes into the Anders Pen (as seen on video one) and kicks, coos, and watches the toys dangle above him.
It's a bittersweet Christmas for me because this is the first Christmas without my grandma and Aunt Marilee. We were together almost every Christmas and if not on Christmas proper, soon thereafter. My mom and I went down on Boxing Day last year. The next day Marilee was admitted to the hospital, but my grandma's condition turned out to be more grave. Grandma passed away a couple of weeks later on Jan. 7, in the winter of her 105th year. She had a long and full life. Just because someone is old, however, doesn't mean that you don't miss them dearly. Faithful readers of this blog know that Marilee rallied and made it out of the hospital. She regained most of her health and we celebrated her 72nd birthday last summer in Marquette, KS. Her body eventually gave out in September, but her spirit shines especially bright at Christmas.
It's a dramatic change to go from being the kid traveling all over creation to visit relatives to being the father nestled at home with a newborn. It used to be that telling someone my Christmas travel plans would make them tired, now I suppose telling them my sleep patterns would make them tired.
It's all a long way of saying that life changed dramatically in 2009, and could change dramatically again next year. I doubt 2010 will have anything on 2009. It was a bittersweet year, but I am thankful for all the wonderful memories and excited to make new ones with Anders and company.
Merry Christmas,
Jon
Anna and I have had a very merry Christmas during our first Christmas in Ohio. We've made a lot of lasting memories with Anders. This 31st Christmas is like none other that I have experienced. We think Anders had a good Christmas. He slept for nine straight hours last night after the festivities, from 11-8 am, which was a nice Christmas present from him. He is also figuring out how to put his hands together. Anders has also increased his cooing, babbling, and smiling.
He has a new post feeding routine. Rather than just fall asleep on one of our chests after eating, he now goes into the Anders Pen (as seen on video one) and kicks, coos, and watches the toys dangle above him.
It's a bittersweet Christmas for me because this is the first Christmas without my grandma and Aunt Marilee. We were together almost every Christmas and if not on Christmas proper, soon thereafter. My mom and I went down on Boxing Day last year. The next day Marilee was admitted to the hospital, but my grandma's condition turned out to be more grave. Grandma passed away a couple of weeks later on Jan. 7, in the winter of her 105th year. She had a long and full life. Just because someone is old, however, doesn't mean that you don't miss them dearly. Faithful readers of this blog know that Marilee rallied and made it out of the hospital. She regained most of her health and we celebrated her 72nd birthday last summer in Marquette, KS. Her body eventually gave out in September, but her spirit shines especially bright at Christmas.
It's a dramatic change to go from being the kid traveling all over creation to visit relatives to being the father nestled at home with a newborn. It used to be that telling someone my Christmas travel plans would make them tired, now I suppose telling them my sleep patterns would make them tired.
It's all a long way of saying that life changed dramatically in 2009, and could change dramatically again next year. I doubt 2010 will have anything on 2009. It was a bittersweet year, but I am thankful for all the wonderful memories and excited to make new ones with Anders and company.
Merry Christmas,
Jon
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Bursting Out
Last night, Anders burst out of his 0-3 months onsie. It had buttons on the bottom, which made it a burst and not a rip. He has been smiling a lot more. He has also been playing a lot more in his playpen and Anna has managed to get him in his swing. I still shy away from the swing. Dealing with Anders' hatred of "tummy time" is enough for me. Anders must do four sets of tummy time throughout the day, according to Neonatology at Nationwide. If he's a little sleepier, then he handles it better.
Anders is still eating well. I expect him to be 12 lbs next time we get him weighed.
Anders even settled himself this morning after he woke up around 6:20 am. Anna was getting ready and I was eating, so no one could run to him and he figured it out! Anders slept for about 5.5 hrs. until 4:30 am, which was the first time in a few days that he had done a five hour plus pull. We put a dehumidifier in his room couple of night ago, which has helped Anders sound less congested. Anders has received a bunch of presents, so it looks full under our natural tree--thanks everyone! Anders seems much better at calming himself now.
If Anders keeps sleeping, I will post some pictures in a few minutes, if not, catch as catch can.
Anders is still eating well. I expect him to be 12 lbs next time we get him weighed.
Anders even settled himself this morning after he woke up around 6:20 am. Anna was getting ready and I was eating, so no one could run to him and he figured it out! Anders slept for about 5.5 hrs. until 4:30 am, which was the first time in a few days that he had done a five hour plus pull. We put a dehumidifier in his room couple of night ago, which has helped Anders sound less congested. Anders has received a bunch of presents, so it looks full under our natural tree--thanks everyone! Anders seems much better at calming himself now.
If Anders keeps sleeping, I will post some pictures in a few minutes, if not, catch as catch can.
Friday, December 18, 2009
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