Waiting for Grandma and Grandpa

Grandma and Grandpa Sharabura are coming to visit tomorrow. We're almost ready for them. With 4 dogs, there is always a bit of last minute cleaning required before visitors come.

Dougie has been doing well. The eye infection he had last week seems to be clearing up nicely so we're really happy about that. We want him to be at his best when he meets his grandparents for the first time. His tummy has been a bit off again but we're hoping that's just a phase and it will go back to normal soon.

Here are a few recent pictures of our little man.

Dougie in the Bumbo


Close-up of Dougie in the Bumbo


Sleeping with a Lovie

Daddy/Dougie Napping

After we got up this morning, Dougie and Scott decided they needed a nap.

Dougie Rolling - As Promised

This Time, It Counts!

Dougie is rolling over again. He did it 4 times today. So, it's official, our little boy can roll! We'll try to get a video posted soon.

Eye Troubles

Dougie went to the doctor again today. He's been tearing a lot and had some goo in his eyes. Turns out, he has a blocked tear ducts and an infection in one of his eyes. We picked up some cream that should clear up the infection and the ducts should open themselves in a few months. Dougie doesn't seem bothered by it which is good.

Real People Clothes

We're making an effort to start dressing Dougie in "real people clothes" when we go out. We didn't have a lot of clothes that fit him that weren't onesies so it was hard but now that he's a bit bigger, our options have increased.

Going to the Doctor


Because Mum Loves the Sunglasses

Hockey Night in Texas

The fight has begun for Dougie's hockey loyalties...

I'm doing what I can to cultivate a proper love for the Montreal Canadiens. Grandpa and Uncle Mike are likely to start on a Bruins indoctrination. But it looks like great-uncle Dan and great-aunt Judy have landed the first punch...



Someday -- someday -- he will fill out this jersey.

Two Month Check-up

We've just returned from Dougie's 2 month check-up. He did really well.

Stats:

• Weight - 9lbs 1oz (10%)
• Height - 22 1/4" (25%)
• Head - 15" (10%)

It looks like he is growing right along the curve which is wonderful. He has shot up in height though. At his 2 week check-up, he was only in the 10th percentile for height. We have hit all of the 2 month developmental milestones and all but 1 of the 4 month milestone so he's doing really well.

We got some vaccinations today as well (HepB and DTaP). We are slowly introducing vaccinations but plan to get them all done.

Dougie got this chair from "Big Doug" (a co-worker of Scott's) and his wife, Michelle. He can't quite sit in it by himself but we thought it was so cute we had to take some pictures.

Re: Coolest Baby on the Block

Is it just me, or does our little Dougie look like he's been smoking something funny?

His sleep schedule has been a bit messed up over the last little while -- he can nap in the morning, but he can really stay up quite late into the night without getting tired. I think he's taking after his Uncle Mike.

Grandma and Grandpa (Sharabura) are visiting in a couple of weeks, which will be exciting! We'll be sure to post photos.

Coolest Baby on the Block

We walk every day but the sun has been bothering Dougie's eyes. So, we got him some sunglasses. He looks so cool in them.

Dougie in his Baby Banz

Dougie and Dad

I had to post this picture because I think it's just too cute.



Nothing like a little Daddy/Dougie time.

Joined MOMS Club

I've decided to join MOMS International. It's a club for stay-at-home and work-at-home mothers. They arrange several activities during the week to get moms and kids out. It should allow us meet other mothers and babies in the area. We're even going to join a playgroup. Hopefully, we'll be able to start attending things next week.

Here are a few pictures from the weekend. Dougie loves his gym mat. We try to get him on it twice a day for tummy time.

Close-up of Dougie on his Gym


Baby Push-ups


Dougie on his Gym

Rolly-Polly Baby

Today, Dougie rolled over for the first time (front to back). I think it was a fluke since he couldn't do it again but it was still exciting. He wasn't sure what to make of it all but he thought it was fun.

Getting Baby Buff

Dougie has decided to join a gym. We're hoping that we can meet some other parents and babies this way. They are opening a kids gym not too far from the house and are having all sorts of grand opening specials. The description of his class is:

Little Bundles (6 weeks - 6 months) - In their earliest months, babies will acquire new skills that stimulate social, physical and intellectual development. Learn exciting and developmentally appropriate activities through music, movement and class discussion.

The gym doesn't open until the end of February or so (they don't have an exact date yet) so he'll be a bit older when he starts but we're quite excited about it.

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6-week Check-up

Dougie and I went in for my 6 week check-up today. The doctor was pleased to see Dougie and impressed with how much he's grown already. We talked about his size at birth and she indicated that he must have had a growth restriction at the very end. Apparently, these things happen and it doesn't mean any future kids will have the same issue (though they'll watch much more carefully for it going foward).

After the doctor's, Dougie and I hit Wal*Mart for some grocery shopping. It was our first grocery trip by ourselves and it went quite well. We learned that people are very helpful to a mother and cute baby by themselves.

As promised, here are a few new pictures.

Daddy/Dougie Time


Napping


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Grandpa's Visit & Updates

Things have been rather crazy here over the last while. Grandpa McCall came out of the weekend to meet Dougie. We had a nice time shopping at the mall and hanging out around the house.



Unfortunately, we got some take-out food on Saturday night that gave both Scott and I food poisoning. We did manage to stager it so we weren't both sick at the same time but it has certainly taken a toll on everyone's energy.

Dougie is doing really well. He had been having some tummy troubles. We took him to the doctor and it appears that it is acid reflux. He's got some medication now and is doing so much better. We've been a bit lax in taking pictures but here are a few from the weekend. We'll get some more soon.

Right Before a Smile


Big Yawn


Making Gurgling Noises

Grandma Marg's Visit

Grandma Marg (we're still working on what to call grandparents) has come for a visit. She arrived on Saturday to help out and will be staying a few weeks. So far, she is quite enamoured with little Dougie. He is enjoying spending time with Grandma as well.



In other news, Scott has returned to work. Dougie and I are missing him around here but we're coping. We're certainly looking forward to seeing him on Thursday again.

And They Called it Puppy Love

We've been trying to take more pictures of Dougie and the puppies. Tonight, we worked on getting pictures of Oliver and Maggie. They were mostly cooperative but everyone was right about trying to work with babies and animals. :)

Oliver Showing Some Love


Dad, Maggie and Dougie


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First Doctor's Appointment

Dougie had his first doctor's appointment today. It went surprisingly well. He has gained 1 lb since he was born and weighed in at 6 lbs 5 oz today. That moved him into the 10th percentile for length, head size and weight. Obviously, he's still small but it's great to see that he's grown so well in the last 2 weeks.