Poor Eliza had a rough night. Every time she would fall asleep, we would put her in the crib and she would wake up 10 minutes later. We’re pretty sure she has gas. And to be a baby, she produces very few dirty diapers (only one a day). Maybe I should be happy about that, […]
Month: December 2007
Eliza and the bears
IMG_0581.JPG Originally uploaded by griffey Eliza carefully contemplates the wooden bears on her new Bjorn chair. Ah, who am I kidding…I know she can’t see a thing yet, and can barely focus out past 6 inches from her face. But she’s just so cute! She’s fatting up as well, starting to gain a little weight. […]
What day is it?
The days are all running together. Fridays used to have meaning. Now, it’s just a day like any other. Weekends are no different from weekdays. We’re measuring our days in 2-3 hour blocks that are marked by wet diapers and empty bottles. It also doesn’t help that it’s 9:30 in the morning but still dark […]
Learning
We’re quickly learning what the essentials are for little Eliza: burp cloths (cloth diapers work best), size NB diapers (we like Pampers Swaddlers), lots of wipes, formula, bottles, sleep sacks, and a hat that fits. We’ve already gone through one of the gigantic packs of diapers and two boxes of wipes, and this is only […]
Betsy and Eliza
Betsy and Eliza Originally uploaded by griffey My two favorite girls in the world on Christmas Eve 2007. Possibly my favorite picture ever. Just wanted to share with the world how incredibly lucky I am. Happy Solstice, Everyone!
Best Christmas Ever
Spent Christmas Eve at Jason’s folks’ new house in Georgia. Eliza and Parker were the star attractions, of course, and got way more presents than anyone else! 🙂 All in all, it was a fantastic day. Jason is posting pictures of the festivities right now. Sorry for the volume…these are the first grandkids, so everyone […]
My body doesn't want to cooperate
I’m slowly finding out that my body just doesn’t work the way that it “should.” It seems that I won’t be able to nurse Eliza, at least not without major help from formula. It is day 8, and my milk hasn’t “come in,” even though I am on some meds that are supposed to help. […]
Grandparents meet Eliza
IMG_0276.JPG Originally uploaded by griffey My parents came over Thursday so that my dad could meet Eliza for the first time. He was suitably impressed, but could barely keep her out of my mom’s arms. She’s doing really well, sleeping a lot (thanks be to the FSM). We’re slowly getting our feet under us, and […]
James Parker Barrett
James Parker Barrett Originally uploaded by griffey Welcome to the world Eliza’s cousin, James Parker Barrett. My sister had him 4 days after Eliza entered the world, officially making my parents grandparents twice over within a week. He’s still in the hospital, getting good and healthy before heading home, but he should be going home […]
Eliza's big day out
We had to take Eliza out today: to Chattanooga for a follow-up OB visit for me, a visit to the lactation consultant, a trip to the UTC library to be shown off to Jason’s co-workers, and a visit to the hospital to see Jason’s sister Jenna, who just gave birth to an 8-pound baby boy […]