Mr B found out that he can put his foot in his mouth. I noticed it a while ago as I was changing his diaper. Normally he would lie there kicking legs and sometimes lift and slam them down on his changing pad. But one day he lifted his legs and grabbed a foot with his hand, like in a yoga pose. He then showed his stinky foot (baby feet do smell a little bit) in his mouth and started chewing. Luckily, this was not a one-time occurrence and he still amuse me with gymnastic abilities.
Today is Beano's first day without his mamma. The Wife returned to work today and grandma is watching him. Hopefully he behaves and doesn't make her regret the offer to watch him.
The Wife was emotional going into work today, it is the longest she has been away from Benji since his birth and misses him dearly.
xoxo,
Philly Swede
Friday, December 2, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Thanksgiving
Thursday was Thanksgiving. The Wife and hosted her family and we had a good time. I cooked the turkey and Beano wore a bib with a turkey on it. He didn't get to taste the turkey, instead he tried a tiny amount of sweet potato. He seemed to enjoy it with some loud lip smacking and grunting. However, his stomach didn't seem to digest it as we found a tiny piece of sweet poato in the diaper the following morning.
Beer wise, it was a good day too. The Wife bought some Epic Pale Ale (she is a good Wife) and I had a Southern Tier Pumking Ale with dinner - delicious!
Beano did well the whole day and spent a good amount of time hanging with of the uncles.
Sleep traning is improving, but he still wakes up a few times per night.
xoxo,
Philly Swede
Beer wise, it was a good day too. The Wife bought some Epic Pale Ale (she is a good Wife) and I had a Southern Tier Pumking Ale with dinner - delicious!
Beano did well the whole day and spent a good amount of time hanging with of the uncles.
Sleep traning is improving, but he still wakes up a few times per night.
xoxo,
Philly Swede
Monday, November 14, 2011
Sleep Training
Friday was the first night of Beano's sleep training. The point of the training is to make the baby sooth him/herself to sleep and to limit the number of times the parents (read The Wife) have to get up during the middle of the night. The way you train your baby to sooth him/herself is by making them cry it out and not pick them up whilst fussy and upset in the crib.
So, last Friday was the first night of sleep training and it was... loud at times. We put him down at his normal bedtime, between 19:00 and 19:30 (if you don't know the 24hr clock, hang your head in shame). After ten minutes or so we hear Beano fussing and soon it escalates to full on screaming. Since we are sleep training him, we can do nothing but let him air it out (I once went upstairs to tell him he was safe and it was time to sleep - he didn't listen). After 22 minutes of wailing, he finally calmed down and we could hear him sobbing as he fell asleep.
The following two nights were uneventful and he fell asleep by himself without any crying. Monday night I was put in charge with preparing him for bed and bottle feeding him. The result? Back to square one! I had barely walked downstairs before he started with his fake coughing which then turned into fussing and finally screaming. He didn't cry for as long this time, only twenty minutes.
The Wife doesn't like the sleep training, she says that it hurts her heart to hear him cry like that. I, on the other hand, am a heartless bastard and carry on like I can't hear him.
So, last Friday was the first night of sleep training and it was... loud at times. We put him down at his normal bedtime, between 19:00 and 19:30 (if you don't know the 24hr clock, hang your head in shame). After ten minutes or so we hear Beano fussing and soon it escalates to full on screaming. Since we are sleep training him, we can do nothing but let him air it out (I once went upstairs to tell him he was safe and it was time to sleep - he didn't listen). After 22 minutes of wailing, he finally calmed down and we could hear him sobbing as he fell asleep.
The following two nights were uneventful and he fell asleep by himself without any crying. Monday night I was put in charge with preparing him for bed and bottle feeding him. The result? Back to square one! I had barely walked downstairs before he started with his fake coughing which then turned into fussing and finally screaming. He didn't cry for as long this time, only twenty minutes.
The Wife doesn't like the sleep training, she says that it hurts her heart to hear him cry like that. I, on the other hand, am a heartless bastard and carry on like I can't hear him.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Tall Boy
The results are in! Beano is 27½ inches tall and weighs 16.65 lbs. He is tall for his age (93rd percentile) but not heavy at all. Tall and slim, just like his mamma bear.
The doctor said everything looked fine, except for his rashes. We were told to lube him up many times a day and his rashes should improve quickly. Were given a list of creams to use on him, I asked if we could dip him in lard.
Next step in his development is the quest to make him sleep through the night. At the moment, he wakes about two times per night but according to his age he should be able to sleep from 20-6. The process of making him sleep for a longer period won't be fun. It requires us to make him cry without us picking him up to comfort and calm him down. We should only observe him and possibly put a hand on him to make sure he is fine, nothing more.
Looks like I'll be a stay-at-home dad and grad student come spring. Had to take the TOEFL to prove my English was good enough for school. I scored 108 out of 120. Next up is the GRE, not looking forward to it.
At the moment I am looking forward to the spring and the changes it will bring. I am sure it won't be easy juggling Beano and school, but I feel now is the time to make a career change before I am too old and even grumpier.
Oh well, one thing at a time. First I have to make it through this afternoon so that I can go home.
xoxo,
Philly Swede
The doctor said everything looked fine, except for his rashes. We were told to lube him up many times a day and his rashes should improve quickly. Were given a list of creams to use on him, I asked if we could dip him in lard.
Next step in his development is the quest to make him sleep through the night. At the moment, he wakes about two times per night but according to his age he should be able to sleep from 20-6. The process of making him sleep for a longer period won't be fun. It requires us to make him cry without us picking him up to comfort and calm him down. We should only observe him and possibly put a hand on him to make sure he is fine, nothing more.
Looks like I'll be a stay-at-home dad and grad student come spring. Had to take the TOEFL to prove my English was good enough for school. I scored 108 out of 120. Next up is the GRE, not looking forward to it.
At the moment I am looking forward to the spring and the changes it will bring. I am sure it won't be easy juggling Beano and school, but I feel now is the time to make a career change before I am too old and even grumpier.
Oh well, one thing at a time. First I have to make it through this afternoon so that I can go home.
xoxo,
Philly Swede
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Back from.... nowhere
Hello Everybody,
Your favorite non-blogger is finally back! No good reasons/explanations/excuses for not updating the blog with mindless entries other than that I have been a little busier at work lately.
Anyway, Beano is four months old today and he acts like it. His body and mind is rapidly developing and learning how the different body parts work and interact with each other.
For instance, last night when I checked on him, he was sleeping on his belly so I asked the Wife to see if she put him down like that. Nope, she said, looks like the little genius actually managed to roll-over. (Of course as we were admiring his achievement he woke up screaming).
Considering his many rashes (his butt looks good, though), he is a happy and smiley boy. Laughter and smiles radiates in abundance from his kind heart! (Not sure if the previous sentence makes any sense, but you should get the picture).
On Monday is his four month check-up, has he surpassed 16lbs yet?
Beano got an early Christmas present from his kiwi-grandma. It's a Jumperoo which he loves to use. It allows him to stand and jump because just sitting or lying on his back isn't fun anymore. This amazong toy also allows the Wife to eat breakfast in peace as he is happily jumping in one place.
The time is currently 10:40 am, in 20 minutes he will be at baby-yoga with his mother (the Wife). Beano has a tough life...
xoxo,
Philly Swede
Your favorite non-blogger is finally back! No good reasons/explanations/excuses for not updating the blog with mindless entries other than that I have been a little busier at work lately.
Anyway, Beano is four months old today and he acts like it. His body and mind is rapidly developing and learning how the different body parts work and interact with each other.
For instance, last night when I checked on him, he was sleeping on his belly so I asked the Wife to see if she put him down like that. Nope, she said, looks like the little genius actually managed to roll-over. (Of course as we were admiring his achievement he woke up screaming).
Considering his many rashes (his butt looks good, though), he is a happy and smiley boy. Laughter and smiles radiates in abundance from his kind heart! (Not sure if the previous sentence makes any sense, but you should get the picture).
On Monday is his four month check-up, has he surpassed 16lbs yet?
Beano got an early Christmas present from his kiwi-grandma. It's a Jumperoo which he loves to use. It allows him to stand and jump because just sitting or lying on his back isn't fun anymore. This amazong toy also allows the Wife to eat breakfast in peace as he is happily jumping in one place.
The time is currently 10:40 am, in 20 minutes he will be at baby-yoga with his mother (the Wife). Beano has a tough life...
xoxo,
Philly Swede
Friday, July 29, 2011
Benjamin!
I am still here. The last few weeks have been pretty busy and my "inspiration" to post blog entries has faltered.
On 7/3 at 11:48 am and after many hours of labor, Benjamin was born. He weighed 4400 grams and measured 22 inches long. I won't bore you with details from labor, all I can say is that I didn't sleep for 37 hours and that the Wife kicked butt! I am very proud of her and her efforts of pushing that giant baby out.
Benjamin, the giant baby, is doing well. Coming home from the hospital was weird, but it also felt natural. Even though I had not changed a single diaper before, I dove right in and made sure his behind was clean and dry. He is a nice baby and lets me sleep during the nights (The Wife takes care of feeding day and night) and run in the mornings (I have probably run five times in three weeks, I don't consider me to be a avid runner).
With the Wife responsible with the small task of feeding and keeping Benji alive, I am helping out with the rest of the chores. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, she names it and I do it. Luckily, I am a modern man who can cook...
People keep asking me what it feels like to be a dad. Honestly, I feel the same I did before. I don't interact with Benjamin, I merely take care of him. That is because he has no clue who I am and is only interested in eating and pooping. Will my feelings change as he gets older? I sure expect it!
Anyway, I apoligise for this rambling post. I hope to be posting more regular updates in the future, can't promise any improvement in quality though...
Have a good weekend.
On 7/3 at 11:48 am and after many hours of labor, Benjamin was born. He weighed 4400 grams and measured 22 inches long. I won't bore you with details from labor, all I can say is that I didn't sleep for 37 hours and that the Wife kicked butt! I am very proud of her and her efforts of pushing that giant baby out.
Benjamin, the giant baby, is doing well. Coming home from the hospital was weird, but it also felt natural. Even though I had not changed a single diaper before, I dove right in and made sure his behind was clean and dry. He is a nice baby and lets me sleep during the nights (The Wife takes care of feeding day and night) and run in the mornings (I have probably run five times in three weeks, I don't consider me to be a avid runner).
With the Wife responsible with the small task of feeding and keeping Benji alive, I am helping out with the rest of the chores. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, she names it and I do it. Luckily, I am a modern man who can cook...
People keep asking me what it feels like to be a dad. Honestly, I feel the same I did before. I don't interact with Benjamin, I merely take care of him. That is because he has no clue who I am and is only interested in eating and pooping. Will my feelings change as he gets older? I sure expect it!
Anyway, I apoligise for this rambling post. I hope to be posting more regular updates in the future, can't promise any improvement in quality though...
Have a good weekend.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Past Due Date
Yesterday was the estimated due date. Well, the day passed without a birth of Sam or any other pre-labor indications. The Wife is still doing well and keeps waddling along. Hopefully she can stop imitating penguins and start walking like a normal person soon. She thinks Sam will be born this weekend, I'm leaning more towards the middle of next week. I hope she is right, I am eager to meet the baby and get this family life rolling for real. If no Sam is born by Thursday next week, the midwives will start discussing induction. That would suck, induction and the use of other "aggressive" methods is something we want to avoid if possible.
As we are getting closer to the end of pregnancy, it feels like the last nine months have moved along quickly and that it was yesterday when we found out we are having a Samster. The coming nine months will be even quicker, but I am looking forward to it!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Philly Beer Week
Hello,
I survived beer week even though my buddy, who visited from Sweden, did his best to kill my liver. It was good to see someone from home, he was my first visitor from the motherland since June of last year when he last visited. We had a good time trying new beers (Cali-Belgique IPA) and old trusted friends (Crooked Tree IPA). We even squeezed in a trip to DC to check out the White House and Capital Brewing Company.
Tomorrow is Thursday. On Thursday, there are only seven more days until the due date. I have a feeling that Sam won't come until after 6/23, probably around 6/27 would be my (un)qualified guess.
We are ready for the baby, now the waiting continues.
I survived beer week even though my buddy, who visited from Sweden, did his best to kill my liver. It was good to see someone from home, he was my first visitor from the motherland since June of last year when he last visited. We had a good time trying new beers (Cali-Belgique IPA) and old trusted friends (Crooked Tree IPA). We even squeezed in a trip to DC to check out the White House and Capital Brewing Company.
Tomorrow is Thursday. On Thursday, there are only seven more days until the due date. I have a feeling that Sam won't come until after 6/23, probably around 6/27 would be my (un)qualified guess.
We are ready for the baby, now the waiting continues.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Full Term
The Wife has now reached full term, the ending is near. Even though the due date is not for another 14 days, Samster is fully developed and ready for a life outside the belly. I think I am ready to meet Sam too. We got the car seat checked to make sure it was properly installed (it was, yay me!) and all the baby clothes have been washed. Now the waiting game is on.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Canada Cup
Bah, I am still tired from the weekend. On Friday I went to York (outside Toronto) to play a floorball tournament. Great fun with the lads both on and off the field (the Wife stayed at home, a nine hour car ride with some farty dudes wasn't appealing to her). We played five games in three days with a 3-1-1 record. Unfortunately, the only loss came in the quartefinals... Kudos to S for scoring in his first tournament and later showing a bunch of cones who is boss.
Playing in the tournament made me feel old, very old. The kids we were playing against were mostly in the early twenties, my teammates and I are in our thirties... Luckily we can still kick the kids' behinds were it matters, in drinking (I will not expand on the drinking part. If you know me and my teammates, you should know what I am talking about).
Four weeks to go until the birth of Samster. We are more or less ready for Samster's arrival, just need to wash the baby clothes and put up some curtains. The Wife's belly is big and moves quite a lot when Sam is trying to get comfortable in there.
More and more, she is transforming into mama-mode, I am still clueless and in denial of what will happen in about a month.
Playing in the tournament made me feel old, very old. The kids we were playing against were mostly in the early twenties, my teammates and I are in our thirties... Luckily we can still kick the kids' behinds were it matters, in drinking (I will not expand on the drinking part. If you know me and my teammates, you should know what I am talking about).
Four weeks to go until the birth of Samster. We are more or less ready for Samster's arrival, just need to wash the baby clothes and put up some curtains. The Wife's belly is big and moves quite a lot when Sam is trying to get comfortable in there.
More and more, she is transforming into mama-mode, I am still clueless and in denial of what will happen in about a month.
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