Post Warranty! 30 Days Old

Hello World! 

I am an amazing 30 days new!  I am weighing in at 8 lbs. 12.1 oz and 21" long!  I am growing well and Dr. Haddawi says I'm doing great!  The weather has been great, so when I'm not bundled up for sleep, I can wear some of my oh-so very cute outfits.  My big brother Clive has really been great with me and having his usual fun.

Here is the bouncy seat that I love hanging out in.  Clivey used the same one when he was little too!  The only difference is that I like the vibrate mode.  It helps me nap with the relaxing vibration.

My hair is falling out and growing...all at the same time.  You'll see the spots where my hair has fallen out, but there are spots where it is really growing.  Mommy loves it and reminds me that many babies don't even have any hair at this age!

Also like my big brother, I don't seem to tolerate dairy very well.  Mommy has had to restrict her diet to help my tummy and make sure I feel better.  What a sacrifice she makes for us.  I just remind her, that at least she can have most of her body back!

All in all, we are doing pretty well.  Mommy is feeling great, I'm growing just like I'm supposed to and Clivey is keeping up with his usual happenings.  And Derby....well, she is definitely been down-graded to "DOG" status.

We'll check with you soon!

Love, Natalie

21 Days Old!

Hi Everyone!  21 Days Old!  Mommy says that I am such a big girl already.  We tried putting on a fun outfit.  Afterall, it is summer!  In the mornings after breakfast, Clive and I play together.  He really is very gentle and likes to show me how we mows the lawn.  He loves his present so much.

Mommy says that I have long toes just like her and Clivey.  I guess we shouldn't be surprised.  I have long fingers too! 

Before we took Clivey to school, we snapped a photo together to celebrate my 3 week old birthday!

Mommy now knows that I really was sleeping sideways in her belly! I am most comfortable on my side.  I also like my hands snuggled up next to my face.  I try to weasel my little fingers up where they belong! 

Since Mommy and I are home, Nonnie is able to stop by and visit us more often.  I am so lucky to have my Nonnie near by so we can spend time quality time together.  Mommy tells me stories about how she loved her time with her grandma.  I'm glad we get to have the same thing!

Cooper came over for a visit.  We were going to have some fun at the pool, but before we went, we took a quick photo.  I love watching Clive and his friends.

What?  May I help you with something?

I hope you all are having a great summer!  Talk to you all soon!

Love, Natalie & Clive

7 Days New!

Natalie is 7 Days New!  We have all adjusted to being at home.  Clive has been very interested in me and is always happy to sit next to me.  Mommy is amazed when I look at him because now I can SEE who was doing all that talking!

Clive has enjoyed keeping his routine and going to school.  He also really loves his lawnmower and has been doing a LOT of mowing.  I would imagine that our grass is very well maintained!  I have also been trying to be easy and go with the flow! 

Mommy has enjoyed being able to share some of Clive's outfits (like the Tree Hugger onesie above) with me!  As long as I'm warm, it doesn't matter what I'm wearing (when I'm 12, I may have a different opinion)!


I have been used to being warm in Mommy's belly, so it has been nice that summer has been warm to keep me happy and cozy.  I still love to be swaddled up!

In my first week, we went to the beach!  We took advantage of Daddy being home with us so we could have a little fun as a family and enjoy some time during the week to have fun!  Clive was off having fun with Daddy while us girls hung out in the sun. 

My first week wouldn't be right if we didn't have the Panichella's visit!  They were very excited to meet Natalie and give her hugs and snuggles. 

All in all, it has been a great first week out in the big world!  Mommy had a visiting nurse stop by and she said that we both looked great!  I already weight a little more than my birth weight, so I am a happy, well fed growing girl! 

Love,
Natalie

TWO WEEKS OLD!!!

Morning Everyone!  Well, Mommy and I are definitely figuring out our new world together.  I am definitely recognizing the familiar sounds of my big brother, Daddy and dog, Derby.  These days, I mostly have my eyes on Mommy! We have a good thing going and I am pretty happy as long as I am nice and bundled up along with my pacifier. 

Derby-doo has been very interested in me!  It must be a girl thing.  She keeps sneaking up and trying to snuggle with me.  I don't mind!

My latest stats are that I am coming in at 8 lbs even and 20.5 inches long. I weigh more than my birth weight, so Dr. Haddawi was very happy to see that.  I am nursing well and Mommy takes good care of me!

Daddy has been home with us for Week 2, which has been a huge help.  He has been keeping Clive busy and taking him to school and also doing things around the house.  Mommy says that we will be going for lots of car rides soon since we will get to take Clive to school.  Someday that will be my school too!

That's all for now, be on the look out for next week.  Tell Mommy not to worry, she will do just fine!

Love, Natalie

2.2 - Outdoor Summer Fun!

Hi Everyone!  I'm 2.2 and it's officially summer!  The best part is my sister Natalie is here!

On July 2nd, was Mommy & Daddy's wedding anniversary.  They weren't able to do anything fancy this year, but they did get to go and have a nice Thai lunch together.  I am so glad that they have each other because that's how my sister and I got to be here!  They are the best parents we could ask for.  I love you Mama and Daddy!

At school, we celebrated the Fourth of July!  We all wore red, white and blue, wore sunglasses and marched with flags.  It was so fun. 

There were some amazing ships that came to Boston.  Daddy knows that I love boats and going to Boston, so we went on a trip to see the boats.  They were so cool.  It was a fun morning with just Daddy and me.

Now, that it's summer, we do a lot of water play.  We have water play at school and we also play at home.  Daddy was trying a new sprinkler out in the yard and I thought that it was a GREAT water toy!  We also go to the spray park.  There is a nice new one near our house, so we try to go there as often as we can to splash and get wet on really hot days.  It's the best way to cool off!

Like I mentioned, Natalie and I will be taking turns sharing our stories of our fun adventures.  Be on the lookout for Natalie to make her debut soon!!!!

Love, Clive

Natalie comes home!

Hi Everyone - Since Mommy and Natalie were doing so well, they were able to come home earlier than expected.  I barely had a chance to miss Mommy because she came home so soon!

Natalie was right at home and was so comfy in the bouncy seat.  Mommy was telling me how I liked this bouncy seat when I was a baby too!  I used to be wrapped up in the same muslin wraps as her too.  But, I still like my blankets, so Mommy bought Natalie her very own.

When I woke up from my nap, everyone was home and Natalie gave me ANOTHER present.  It was the best present of all.....a LAWNMOWER!  I love it so much....even more than my vacuum cleaner (if you can imagine that!)  I have a lot of grass to cut, so I stay pretty busy!

I really do love my sister.  She is so interesting and very sweet.  I just sneak over and give her kisses any chance I get.

Mommy always makes sure I feel special (even with my new Natalie here).  Good thing she has two arms to snuggle with both of us.  (sigh)

Well, as you know, we are pretty busy and we are about to get even busier!  More adventure stories to come!!!

Love,
Clive