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The Chiropractor

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I came home from school yesterday to find Janet, Jonah, and George all lazing about the bedroom. Jonah was passed out, and Janet had been catnapping. George looked as if she had been snoring before I interrupted her. I was totally stoked to be home to see everyone, but no one seemed to care. They’d been there all day with each other; eating, pooping, yelling, and sleeping. I get it: it isn’t super exciting when someone who also lives with you joins you at home. It’s far more exciting to come home. Le sigh.

Something Janet said triggered my desire to go see Dr. April, our chiropractor. (http://comethrivewithme.com/) We called, she was open, so we went! I got adjusted, Janet got adjusted, and then Jonah got his first adjustment! Dr. April said he was in good shape, and it was so cute to see him respond to her oh-so-gentle touch. There was no cracking of bones or twisting of necks. Just gentle feeling and touch. She pointed out that one of his cranial “stitches” (where his cranial pieces come together after being loosey-goosey for the descent through the birth canal) was maybe a bit misaligned. It would certainly work itself out, but we could help it along with the gentlest of finger pressing along his temple. She also told us to rub his sweet head to facilitate his lovely head shape. We already do that, because he’s got such sweet, soft hair.

Mr. Baby then slept for ages. We even went for pizza with Lea, and he snoozed through the whole event. He slept for upwards of 4 hours before waking up to eat again. Wowzers! Lea said that Liam and Marshall both slept a lot after their baby appointments with Dr. April, so we felt like it was normal. He’ll go back in a month for another check up! 

Meanwhile, Janet and I feel great from our adjustments. TG. 

 

Here’s sweet Jonah sleeping in the booth at Fellini’s. Image

Close up of the sleeping babe. Image

Mr. Baby takes a walk

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Mr. Baby takes a walk

I wrote this yesterday and failed to post it. So replace all the “yesterdays” with “the day before yesterday.” 

We went on Jonah’s first family walk yesterday evening. It was also his first spin in his stroller.

Before Jonah was born, I worried a lot about The Stroller. After a bit of research and sticker shock, Janet and I settled on a well-priced Baby Jogger City Mini GT. We registered for the 2013 model, saving $100 off the original retail price, and we were generously gifted the stroller by Uncle Steve & Aunt Emily. We also received the adapter to place the car seat on top of the stroller, so I got that put together the other day and felt like we were ready to ROLL!

Here’s the thing: With the car seat on top and small-ish inflatable wheels, it feels like it’s going to tip over whenever it goes over rough terrain (like driveway cutouts in the sidewalk). I’m guessing it won’t feel that way when he’s not in the car seat, but he nearly tipped over a few times on our first walk. We might be forgoing our view of him for safety in the future by strapping him directly into the stroller. GOOD GRIEF.

Other than that, it was very pleasant. George was stoked to get out of the house with her peeps, and Janet enjoyed stretching her legs and getting some sunshine. It was certainly a beautiful day for it, and spirits soared as we tooled around the neighborhood.

Also of note yesterday was a visit from Janet’s cousin Matthew. That photo is pending, as it’s on the camera and not on my phone. Anyway, Jonah thought he was neat. And very tall.

We turned on the television for the first time in weeks last night. Jonah was sleeping in his swing in the office, so we snuck away and watched the boob tube. Scandal is increasingly disappointing. Ugh. Why must everyone have adopted Olivia Pope’s emphasis? It makes watching the show soooo dull. We petered out before it was over.

Mr. Baby got his second bath. Oh! His umbilical cord fell off, so I submerged his tummy! GLORIOUS BELLY BUTTON! He hated it less than the first time. He still yelled at me, but there were moments during which I thought he might possibly, potentially, if I had to hazard a guess be enjoying the experience, though it’s hard to say. I put baking soda in the water to soothe his sore bum. I think it helped, as his diaper changes weren’t as torturous overnight (according to Janet).

He seems to be getting hungrier. I guess that’s a good thing? It just adds another level of surprise to the chaos we just got used to. 🙂

Mr. Baby goes for a ride

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Six days old

Jonah went to the pediatrician for the first time today. Clean bill of health! He weighed 5 lbs, 12 oz. He was wearing his cloth diaper, so that accounts for some of his heft, nonetheless, we’re stoked that he’s obviously gained some weight! Only four more ounces to six pounds!

Dr. Herrmann lived up to her reputation. She was weird and completely lovely. The office feels like a pediatrician’s office should; there are pint-sized handprints all over the walls with the tot’s name scrawled alongside. The waiting room walls are plastered with school photos, Christmas cards, and notes written by patients with backward r’s and adorable misspellings. The staff is kind and patient. It was a nice first outing for the munchkin and his moms!

Here’s a picture of Jonah at the doctor’s office in Janet’s arms.

Jonah doctor

And here is Jonah in his carseat after we got home. So tiny! One day we’ll marvel at how tiny he was. For now we’ll just marvel at how real he is.

Jonah carseat