March 19, 2009

• Week 8

  
  

   

  Hey buddies!  I’ve already fallen behind…eek.  The past few weeks have been super busy and I got sick!  Being sick + taking care of a baby + no help is tough. 

   

  WEEK 8
  

  
  
   

   

  2 Month Check-up

  
  Weight:  13 lbs 4 oz (85th percentile)

  Height:  23.5 inches (73rd percentile)
  

  
       

   

  Evan got his 2 month vaccinations.  He was not a happy camper.  I wish they could’ve stuck me with the needles instead!
  
  

  

  Milestones

  Evan now sings/coos/smiles at us and we have “conversations”; he discovered his hands and now sticks his hands in his mouth; he follows us with his eyes; he sticks his tongue out; he can lift his head for a pretty long time.  I would’ve never imagined that something like seeing Evan stick his hand in his mouth and soothe himself for the first time would put me in such a good mood the whole day.  So funny how even the smallest milestone/change is just so amazing to us. 

   

   

   

  On Our Own

   

  This was the first week we were on our own.  We had a live-in doula since Evan was born.  We called her Eemo.  It was so sad saying bye to her.  I get attached to people so easily.  As we drove her home I saw tears in her eyes and she was holding Evan’s hand the whole time.  Some people come into our lives for just a brief time but leave an everlasting imprint.  Eemo was there for us during the most important time of our lives.  Those early days…being overwhelmed with the responsibility of a new life, the sleepless nights, the constant around the clock feedings, the troubles with breastfeeding, Evan’s jaundice…Eemo was right there with us helping us through it all.  Wow, we’ve come a long way. 

   

  I’m really going to miss Eemo.  I feel sad knowing that Evan will now be missing a big chunk of love and attention in his life.  Eemo was so good with him – always patient, always loving.  She would hold him in her arms and walk back and forth for what seemed like hours…comforting him, talking to him, stroking his hair.  Eemo would always call him “wangjaneem” (prince) and say he was a living doll.  He would stretch his legs and arms for her while making his little critter noises and smiling like crazy.  She would always say Evan’s eyes sparkle when he’s awake, how he’s such a big boy, how strong his neck and legs are.  Sometimes the two of us would just stand there looking at Evan while laughing and smiling and talking about how cute he is. 

   

  

  
  Eemo did soo much for us.  She took care of Evan, cooked, cleaned, walked Bella, gave massages, organized my closet, taught me how to cook, gave facials, helped with breastfeeding, etc.  Some days she’d be up as early as 5:00am and stay up until way past midnight.  It felt like we were living in a 5 star hotel with around the clock room service.  Breakfast was brought to our room every morning and the typical array would be pancakes, bacon, eggs, oatmeal, milk, OJ, miyuk gook and fruit cut in pretty shapes.  Our bathroom and room would be cleaned every morning.  We were so lucky!

   

  I wish I had been better to Eemo while she was here.  I wish I listened to her more, talked with her more and just appreciated her more.  Lesson learned – cherish the people in my life now because sometimes people pass quickly in and out of our lives and who knows if I’ll have another opportunity to be better.  Eemo, I’ll miss you.  I’ll never forget you.  Thank you for everything you’ve done for us. 

   

  

   

  Questions

   

  I’m in the process of making a few purchases and before I finalized I was hoping for some input.  Does anyone have the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3K digital point & shoot camera?  Thoughts? 

   

  How about the Epson R1900 Large Format Photo Printer?  I’m looking for a high quality photo printer (no all-in-ones) to print photos and graphics.  Any suggestions?  Thanks!  I promise to review them later.    

   

  Mom*Tog

   

  I found an awesome blog created by Drew Bittel who happens to be an amazing photographer and mom.  She is the genius behind the Mom*tog blog – a site for moms who love photography.  That’s meeee!  Drew posts tips/tricks for taking photos of your baby, interviews with baby photographers, q&a’s, mom stuff, etc.  I love it!

   

  Coming Up…

   

  There are so many things I want to share.  Hopefully I can find time soon so I can post a review of my new Flip Mino HD, some great deals I found, art projects, etc.  Until then…have a fabulous week!

   

  
  
  

  
  
  

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