I know the !Kung tribe in the Kalahari reportedly have babies that never cry and own practically nothing, but as an American it is my cultural heritage to acquire stuff. Plus, I’ve tried to soothe with only my voice and arms, and I failed mightily. So below is a list of some of Simon’s (and […]
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Enough about me. I also have some updates on Simon to post. Simon is now just over 7 weeks old and I’ve noticed a few changes. He smiles much more often now–true social smiles that I just live for. And he’s also developed some new vocalizations. He now coos and spurts out some extended vowels […]
Postpartum-ish
Posted in Jessica on Dec 6th, 2006
All my baby books discuss the various forms of hormonal insanity that beset new moms. There are baby blues, which begin within a few days after delivery and are supposed to be mild. There is postpartum depression, which is more serious and requires treatment. And finally, there is postpartum psychosis, which is just plain scary […]
Simon just had a playmate born! This morning, at 7:29 a.m., our friends Lucy and Malcolm welcomed baby Colin into the world. Lucy had a pretty easy labor and delivery, which she thoroughly deserved having weathered a rough pregnancy with grace and humor. Better yet, Colin was due December 24. His early-but-full-term arrival means that […]
Somebody’s Mother
Posted in Jessica on Dec 1st, 2006
Simon came home from the hospital six weeks ago today, but I’m still surprised to think of myself as someone’s mother. I’m sure that part of this is because I’ve spent the past 36+ years as Ivan’s daughter, Pearl’s granddaughter, Steve’s sister, Stewart’s niece, etc. But another part of the shock comes from the primacy […]
Well, it would appear that Simon has some colic. After six pretty easy days on the new feeding schedule, he had a very fussy Tuesday. “No big deal,” I thought, “all babies have fussy days.” And sure enough, Wednesday was great. But then Wednesday night Simon ate just before midnight and did not go down […]
Simon had a very busy day today that included two big firsts: He held his head up and he flashed his first truly social smile. The social smile came around noon today when my mom came over to visit. She sat down at the kitchen island, put Simon in her lap, and said something about […]
Since Simon has done less shrieking for the last two days (Hooray for Mylanta and the new feeding schedule), I’ve spent more time reading to him. Kids’ lit can infect you very, very quickly. Just yesterday I finished reading Bear Snores On and realized I was beginning to think in bad rhyming verse. I was […]
Last Friday Simon and I had a fantastic day together. He fed well and slept well. He was happy. I read some books to him. We went out for a walk and enjoyed cool autumn weather. I sang silly songs to him and we danced around the house. He visited his Zadie and Nana. It […]
Today Simon is officially one month old. Wow. When did that happen? We’ve all changed in this last month. Simon for one is bigger and stronger, and he’s awake and alert much more of the day. I can barely burp him sitting in my lap now because he fights me so hard, and when we […]