Roman eating his first solid foods - Sweat potatoes
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Roman is almost 6 months Weighing 19 pounds +, it is getting harder to carry him for a long period; although it is even harder to put him down. In the past month or so, I only saw Natalie and Roman on the weekends. The changes in both of them is so apparent from one weekend to the next. Roman can now hold his head up and smile with the slightest encouragement. Natalie is learning how to read and write simple 3-4 letter words.
Roman is 3 Weeks old today After the normal loss of weight right after birth (down from 8 lb 9 oz to 7 lb 14 oz), Roman is gaining weight - now at 8 lb 14.5 oz. His head circumference is 36.4 cm. He is 22.5 inches head to toe. He stays more alert and is getting to know the world around him. Ever since Roman was born, and as Natalie was, he used gestures, sounds and facial expressions to communicate his needs and feelings. He actually has, as far as I can recocnize, three distinct cries that let us know when he is hungry, tired or bored. Roman seems to enjoy classical music. We listen to music in the car and at home. Whenever Roman sleeps during the day, music is on. When it is turned off for some reason, he wakes up and complains.
Roman on Mother's Day Roman is changing a lot and fast. Some of the most important ways I help Roman grow and develop is to communicate with him. I use a high-pitched voice, gentle touch, hugs, and kisses - lots and lots of kisses - It's a cultural thing - kissing that is. I try to provide an environment that is rich in stimulation, comfort, and loving attention. This will surely enhances many areas of a baby's development, including brain growth and intelligence. Some of the medical papers and research show that babies who are talked to throughout their first few years usually learn language skills more easily than those who are not. Newborns are more interested in their caregivers than they are in toys or other objects. Roman is more interested in holding on to my finger and "talking" to me in his own way.
Still 2 weeks old... Couldn't resist posting this photo; since I sleep about 20 hours per day, I don't have that many pictures with my eyes open. Here, I am asking Dad: "What did I tell you about those flash pictures? Did you not learn a lesson when you changed me last? Just remember... payback is hell"
Roman is 2 weeks old... Here are some very interesting facts I dug up regarding physical development in newborns: In the first month, Roman's pediatrician will pay close attention to the baby's increasing weight, length, and head circumference, which is measured around the largest point of the head, usually starting at a point on the forehead. The average birth weight for babies is around 7.5 lb (3.4 kg), although between 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) and 10 lb (4.5 kg) is considered normal. Roman was born at 8 lb 9 oz. In general: * Boys are usually a little heavier than girls. That is why Natalie was 7 lb 12 oz when she was born. * First babies are usually lighter than later siblings. * Large parents generally have large babies, while small parents generally have small babies. Yeah right - have you seen my wife? LOL :)) Newborns often lose around 8 oz (226.8 g) in the first 4 to 5 days after birth but regain it by about 10 to 12 days of age. In the...
I promise I am not French :-) Roman is concentrating on his black & white mobile - I don't know what that's all about!! It is a fact that babies are born with a full visual capacity to see objects and colors. However, they are extremely nearsighted (i.e. far away objects are blurry): * Newborns can see objects about 8-15 inches away quite sharply. * Newborns prefer to look at faces over other shapes and objects and at round shapes with light and dark borders (such as eyes). So you're not imaging it when you see your baby fixate on your face and eyes, especially during feeding, when Mommy's face is about a foot away.
I am one week old As Mommy is back in the hospital for treatment of some postpartum complications, Roman and Daddy stayed with her. In the meanwhile, Big sister was at Scott & Linda's. Roman reacts in a very "happy" way when he sees a picture of Natalie. I can already tell that those two are going to be there for each other.
Roman @ 4 days Roman is getting his day & night thing worked out. It is really hardest for Mommy; since she is the only one who can feed him. I can only get up and help pacify him. Natalie is a big help. She always tries to pacify her little brother and make sure he is not crying. She is already reading the books she memorized to him.
