After many attempts to capture Xander's first big smiles I've got a few cute videos. Forgive the quality.. they were taken on our camera not a camcorder.
Waiting for a smile... Cute ending:
Little Smile with Hiccups:
Big Smile... Just filmed it in time!
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Monday, 17 November 2008
X meets Grandma & Grandpa
Xander is becoming a lot more alert. He holds eye contact and follows objects - this is when he's not sleeping or crying from tummy pains. It was great to have Mom and Jim. Not only was it great just to visit with them, I also caught up on some sleep and had someone to cook me dinner when Nick was at work. So so wonderful.
Tummy time (which he hates, but it helps him develop his muscles) on his cool new blanket (which he loves) made by Auntie Christine.
First Smiles (not just gas!). Xander loves his morning playtime and is always very happy and cute during this time. I usually let the morning sun shine on his round little cheeks and watch his eyes sparkle.
A trip to York to see cousins Martin, Jane, Rosanna and George (William was at University)
Do we have the same nose?
A trip to Southend-on-Sea to eat fish and chips, throw stones in the sea and gamble. Mom and I won £4!!
Some photos for the album.
Tummy time (which he hates, but it helps him develop his muscles) on his cool new blanket (which he loves) made by Auntie Christine.
First Smiles (not just gas!). Xander loves his morning playtime and is always very happy and cute during this time. I usually let the morning sun shine on his round little cheeks and watch his eyes sparkle.
A trip to York to see cousins Martin, Jane, Rosanna and George (William was at University)
Do we have the same nose?
A trip to Southend-on-Sea to eat fish and chips, throw stones in the sea and gamble. Mom and I won £4!!
Some photos for the album.
Thursday, 30 October 2008
Three Weeks Old
Christie and Jack were up for 4 days as it was their half-term break. It was their first meeting of Xander. It's obvious that they both love him and love taking care of him. He'll be in good hands with his big brother and sister. The kids were also very helpful around the house - which was a nice present along with the cool jumper that Xander will grow into.
We went to Southend to see Nick's side of the family. This is Ann, Xander's Great Grandma.
On the last night of Xander's 2 week of life it snowed! A lot! It's very early for snow here and it caught everyone off guard. There's still snow on the roofs, parked cars and shaded areas a day later.
Xander is now 8 lbs 6 oz. The nurses are happy with his weight gain and so we are going to start taking away a few of his "top-up" bottle feeds. This will help a lot as the sterilizing, feeding and burping - on top of the breast feeding makes for very long feeds.
Time to get some sleep. Xander was awake on and off from 2:30 am to.. well... now really (11:30am). I think I let him sleep too long during the day yesterday. Live and learn.
Mom and Jim arrive in two days. Can't wait!!
x
We went to Southend to see Nick's side of the family. This is Ann, Xander's Great Grandma.
On the last night of Xander's 2 week of life it snowed! A lot! It's very early for snow here and it caught everyone off guard. There's still snow on the roofs, parked cars and shaded areas a day later.
Xander is now 8 lbs 6 oz. The nurses are happy with his weight gain and so we are going to start taking away a few of his "top-up" bottle feeds. This will help a lot as the sterilizing, feeding and burping - on top of the breast feeding makes for very long feeds.
Time to get some sleep. Xander was awake on and off from 2:30 am to.. well... now really (11:30am). I think I let him sleep too long during the day yesterday. Live and learn.Mom and Jim arrive in two days. Can't wait!!
x
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