Diaper Registry Information is Available

Diaper registry information is available in the links section on the right side of the blog. Please keep in mind that the website is a "mom and pop" operation as far as web-retailers go, so the registy process is manual. If you'd like to help the baby in the diaper department, your best bet is to print out the list (it's short) and order via telephone. I know, that's so 1990. A Target registry will be available in August.

-Robert

Baby Business Class: Extreme Breastfeeding Edition

We finished the third and final parenting class last night. It covered everything about breastfeeding... and so far it's the only thing about pregnancy that's made me physically uncomfortable. I didn't think much bothered me, but the cut-away diagram of the breast is right up there with fingernails on unglazed pottery.

Heather made a few faces as well when the "physics of breastfeeding" computer simulation played. I think she leaned over and confided, "Robert, I don't think that will happen to me."

You'll have to watch the video... yuck!

-Robert

Baby Check-up Part II

Heather and I went back to the baby doctor today for our monthly check-up. I almost missed it because of meetings, but I showed up a little late instead. The nurse thought Heather looked a little larger than normal for the stage of pregnancy. She checked all over for a second heartbeat, but no luck. I keep telling her there are three hearts beating--in unison!

Baby Business Class

We went to another Baby Business class last night. In addition to more safety and resource information, we watched a film on a technique used to calm crying babies down. It was amazing! Babies who were swaddled, held a certain way, moved a certain way, and exposed to calming sounds stopped crying almost instantly. The doctor on the film showed several couples how to use the technique and it kept working. Of course, the editors probably only included the times that worked, but it was very convincing. We'll see if we remember all the steps when our baby cries for extended periods.

Heather and Robert

New Parents? Certified!

Heather and I took a "Baby Business" class at the base clinic. We are now fully certified parents. Not really, but the session on infant massage made me want to be a baby again. The little baby doll the instructor demonstrated on sure got the once over! It looked like it feels good.

The other half of the class covered baby-proofing our house. Sharp sticks should not be stored near babies. Well, they didn't really cover sticks, but apparently most things harm babys: small things, big things, sharp things, dull things... and, uh, things.

We have two more classes to go. I'm already shopping for a class ring.

-Robert

OKC Marathon Relay Photos Available

It has nothing to do with the baby... but here are some finish line photos from the OKC marathon. I ran a 10K leg of the relay with my flight this Sunday. We came in 3rd for the Military/Firefighter/Police devision. HUAH!


Above: I outleg someone at the finish line. Ok... so he ran the full marathon! (click on photo to enlarge)



Above: An action photo from right before the finish. Notice the wheelchair runner catching up to us to the right. (click on photo to enlarge)