Archive for August, 2007
Sunday, August 26th, 2007
It’s a Boy!
(Click here for the bigger version, and another new ultrasound.)
The verdict is in, and Peanut is a boy!
(Insert gigantic grin here.)
A few days ago, we went to the appointment where they do the detailed “anatomical survey” ultrasound. They took pictures of and measured my little son (grin) from every angle. Everything looks great so far. [...]
6 Comments » - Posted in Appointments, Milestones, Photos by Tobias
Thursday, August 23rd, 2007
Children’s Books Online
I ran across something called “The Rosetta Project” while browsing though the GeekDad blog.
There’s a bunch of downloadable–and yes, free–books, many of which are classics. There’s even some audiobooks, I believe. Here’s the library page.
It’s pretty cool, I think. It seems to me, though, there are times when having an actual, physical book is the best thing. Still, it may be [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Baby gear 'n' stuff by Tobias
Monday, August 20th, 2007
Rough Weekend
To all of you who were aware of the family tragedy that took place late last week, thank you for all of your support, thoughts, and prayers. We appreciate you very much. Justin, thank you (especially) for the phone call.
Things are better (for now), but Peanut’s Grandma Flattery still needs your prayers.
Thanks again,
-T
P.s. If you don’t [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Petitions, Thank You's by Tobias
Wednesday, August 15th, 2007
Baby Einstein…The Overstimulator?
Check out this article in Time magazine about Baby Einstein videos (all baby videos, actually) and what it can (or can’t) do for your baby.
I’ll just paste in a few quotes below. This first sentence may sum it up…
The claim always seemed too good to be true: park your infant in front of a video [...]
4 Comments » - Posted in Baby gear 'n' stuff, Musings by Tobias
Saturday, August 11th, 2007
16 Weeks and Counting
Well, I’m finally at sixteen weeks, and I’m counting down the days.
Actually, I’ve been counting down the days since I first found out I was pregnant, at about four weeks, crossing off each day as it comes. Although most of the time it feels like time is dragging by (probably because I’m still feeling sick), [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Milestones, Thoughts by Tania
Friday, August 3rd, 2007
Heartbeat
Just a quick update: two days ago at the doc’s office we got to hear Peanut’s hearbeat! It was a good, strong heartbeat.
Other than that bit of good news, we’re still fighting Tania’s feeling sick a lot of the time. Tons of fun. (Not really.)
-T