No More Sleeping in the Carseat

BRIAN: I love the two pictures of Evan above. I love holding this little guy. The best is when he is fussing and you pick him up and he just melts into your arms and falls asleep right away. The sounds he makes while he is sleeping are great and pretty cute. We have been holding him a lot more and putting him on his side while sleeping. We do not want him having a flat head like his dad.

ERIN: Well, the vaccinations were difficult, as expected. Evan cried (screamed rather), Kristy cried and I cried. I was trying so hard to be calm about it but Kristy never cries so when I saw her crying I realized it was okay for me to cry too. Plus, the nurses kept asking me if I was ok after each shot and that made me cry too. The nurse said that one of the four shots stings really bad so they always give that one last. Well, after the third shot Evan's whole head and face went bright red and he just shrieked and the nurse realized she gave the 4th one by accident... oops. Anyway, it only took him a few seconds to stop crying and then he was back to normal. It took Kristy and I a little longer to get over it I think. I was so thankful to have my sister there for support. Thanks for the warning Jen.

One thing we did learn yesterday is that Evan has a flat head.

Yep, it's pretty flat... and yes, that is a mullet.

We were informed that we only have about 4 months to make it round again. That means more tummy time and being in the baby bjorn for Evan and no more carseat unless we're travelling. The nurse explained to us that it's important to limit his time in the carseat and that it's easy to leave a baby in it because they sleep so well when they are. She's even been to people's houses and found parents who actually put the carseat inside the crib at night! Can you believe it!!! Haha... Kristy and I exchanged a glance and the nurse realized that I was indeed one of those guilty parents. How did she know!?! Anyways, a little slap on the hand and some information about how it is also bad for the baby's spine and airway and I was convinced there would be no more sleeping through the night for a long time.


"What? No more carseat? Why I oughtta..."

BRIAN: Or like my grandma would say "you want 5 in the eye"

Vaccination Day

Evan and his Auntie Kristy

ERIN: Well today is the day Evan gets his first vaccinations. Luckily, fellow new mom Jen phoned me to prepare me for this traumatic event. She took Anna for hers on Friday and apparently it is way more traumatizing than you would think and both mom and baby cried. A few people have told me now to bring someone along with me so... Auntie Kristy to the rescue. She is finishing her night shift this morning at 6:30 and then coming over around noon after only a couple hours sleep just so she can be there for her sister and her nephew. What a gal!

BRIAN: Came home today to Evan with 4 band-aids on his legs. Two on each side. I feel sorry for the little guy but I hear he was pretty tough during the process. Lucky for Evan he is genetically cursed like his dad and has big strong legs. I keep telling Erin that his legs are not chubby just well developed.

Evan's 2 Month Birthday

ERIN: May 2,2006: Evan turned 2 months old today. His dad bought him a cake and Grandpa George came over for a visit.

We started our mom and baby class today. I'm not sure I'm going to enjoy it. It felt more like a support group/ bitch session and I felt like nobody had anything positive to say about becoming new moms. It was mostly talk about the negative ways in which their lives had changed since having babies and all I could think about was how I am happier than I have ever been and that we are so lucky to have such a happy, easygoing baby. I decided not to say anything:)

BTW: 11 pounds at the weigh in today

BRIAN: I had to get a little cake for Evan's 2 month celebration. Evan kept Erin up most of the night since he got so much sleep the night before. The cake was for Erin as well. She has been the most amazing mom and deserved a treat as well. Sometimes cake is better than flowers.

May 1,2006 Evan Sleeps Through the Night!!! Hallelujah!!!

ERIN: nuf said

BRIAN: Was good while it lasted.

The Growth Spurt

Top: Evan after a good meal.

Lt: His legs suddenly got chubby this week.

I have been feeling like all Evan has been doing lately is eating and nursing him has been taking a lot out of me... to the point where I have even considered giving it up. We weighed him today and he was 10 lbs 10 oz!!! That means he gained a pound and 3 oz. in the past 10 days... no wonder I've been feeling that way... maybe it will pass.

BRIAN: I can not believe how fast he is growing. It seems like every day when I come home from work that he has changed a bit. There is nothing like holding your son after a long day at work.