Liquid Gold

Mom's milk sure is good!!
That's one happy camper after a feeding.
Note the glassy eyes and bloated belly.

Cloth Diapers

We went for it last weekend and started using cloth diapers.
After talking to a several folks we decided to try Bummis, the same system my brother and sister-in-law are using. The first few days were quite stressful because it seemed that were we learning how to change a diaper all over again. Plus, changing the kiddo became a two person operation as we fumbled with all the parts (liner, cloth diaper and outer shell) while trying to read the instruction manual. Despite the mumbled threats and the doggies almost getting an interesting snack we have not given up.
We ordered the small size, 8 lbs and up. HA, HA HA. Gavin is swimming in them. They make for great pictures as you can see.
But I consider it a successful day if we add 5 less disposables to the trash.

Colorado Weather

On April 17 and 18 it snowed 8 to 10 inches. Two days later it was 70 degrees.

A few new photos

Updates

Gavin: We had a follow up appt yesterday at Children's for Gavin. He is over 8 pounds and his tongue clipping seems to have worked! The feeding must be working! He is sitting on my lap right now sleeping - don't want to move him for he may wake up! We also stopped by my office to visit with the girls. Everyone loves babies! Was great to see the gang.

Dad: We scheduled the memorial service in Mount Holly NJ for Saturday May 2. Below is the info:

Perinchief Funeral Home
438 High Street

Mount Holly, NJ 08060
Saturday, May 2, 10:00 – 12:00 (time is tentative, will confirm once closer)

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Amyloidosis Foundation, Inc.
7151 N. Main St. Suite 208
Clarkston, MI 48346

877-Amyloid (269-5643) (248) 922-9610
http://www.amyloidosis.org/contributions.asp

I wanted to thank everyone for their kind words and support. Though this hasn't been easy it is nice to know that family and friends are there to help out.

- j

Sad news

After a 2 year battle with a type of rare blood cancer, my dad passed away this morning. Like everything else he ever did, he did it on his terms. He decided to end treatment yesterday. The doctors said it could be a day or it could be five days. He died in his sleep at the hospital with Deirdre by his side. David and I both got a chance to talk to him yesterday to say our final farewells.

Included are a few photos of dad: from our annual ski trip, my wedding and one of his antique Fords that he was in the process of restoring. Dad was a stubborn guy until the end - always doing it his way. Though we're sad to see him go and not meet Gavin in person, we knew he couldn't live this way - he was always active whether it be skiing, going to the market or just driving like a bat out of hell! We'll miss you.

Two Week Check-Up

Gavin had his two week check-up today and everything is good. Wow, I didn't know they grow so fast. He is now 20 1/2 inches and 7 lbs 5 oz. That's quite a gain on one week (he was 6 lbs 8 oz. at our last ped visit). Jenn's feeding sure is working great. Would he have been this size had he been born at 40 weeks?