About a month ago (2 days before Kira was born) I was outside playing with Markus. I picked up a dandelion and blew on it to show Markus. I did this ONCE. Now, when Markus went to pick up a dandelion, he makes that same blowing motion. It's one of those things that just makes my heart melt and why I love being a dad. Here's a video:
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Markus (18th Month) & Kira (2 Week) Updates
Kira's 2 week check-up went very well. She weighed in at 8lbs 10oz and was given an overall good bill of health. She has dry skin, her feet and hands in particular, but our pediatrician told us not to use any lotions as they may cause irritations.
Markus had his 18 month check up and that also went very well! The doctor was pleased with his development. He's 31 lbs. 10 oz. and 34.5 inches. He is actually hovering on the top of the average growth chart, so he's not way off the scale. I think he's in the 97% percentile now.
He can say roughly 20 words and we're always amazed at his comprehension. For example, we can ask him to throw something away and he'll go the kitchen trash, open the door, pull out the garbage, throw the item away, close the garbage and clap his hands! We love it! Some of his words are:
We absolutely love watching Markus grow and learn! Kira continues to be quiet compared to Markus. Don't want to jinx it, but it's been good so far! Here is the first photo of all four of us together!
Markus had his 18 month check up and that also went very well! The doctor was pleased with his development. He's 31 lbs. 10 oz. and 34.5 inches. He is actually hovering on the top of the average growth chart, so he's not way off the scale. I think he's in the 97% percentile now.
He can say roughly 20 words and we're always amazed at his comprehension. For example, we can ask him to throw something away and he'll go the kitchen trash, open the door, pull out the garbage, throw the item away, close the garbage and clap his hands! We love it! Some of his words are:
- Juice (Gooo!)
- Ball
- Kaka
- Train (Choo Choo)
- Car
- Guitar (Tar)
- Mama (Ma!)
- Daddy (Da-dee!)
- Toothpaste/Toothbrush (Eeeyah -- from old McDonald)
- Socks (Dah!)
- Glasses (Dah!)
- Eat
- Bread (Pan)
- Apple (Ba-Bow)
- Water/Agua (Oowah)
We absolutely love watching Markus grow and learn! Kira continues to be quiet compared to Markus. Don't want to jinx it, but it's been good so far! Here is the first photo of all four of us together!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Born: Kira Marian Frydman
April 26th, 2010 11:30 p.m. - 7lbs 7oz.
Throughout the pregnancy, Sandra had been doing just fine. On the weekend before the 26th, her blood pressure went up to 130/90, which was high, but nothing critical. Since we were at 38 weeks and 5 days, we, along with our doctors, decided to deliver that day before it became an emergency. So, we gathered our bags and headed out the St. Luke's Roosevelt (St. Vincent's was already bankrupt and closed).
The c-section went very well. The anesthesiologists were incredibly nice and really made Sandra feel as calm as possible. One was nice enough to take photos of Kira's birth (in case I would faint) and he did a great job!
Kira's abgar scores were 9 and 9, and she is beautiful!
We stayed in the hospital just two days, as we wanted to get home to see Markus. (due to H1N1, no children under 12 are allowed to visit). Our doctor was okay with us going home early, as Sandra had plenty of help at home and her father is a doctor too.
We continue to stay at Sandra's parents house while Sandra recovers. Its been almost two weeks now since Kira's been born. We have her two week appointment tomorrow.
So far, Markus likes to point to his little sister and say, "et daaa?". =) He always smiles and giggles when she moves or hiccups.
Will keep the updates flowing now that we're full steam ahead!
Throughout the pregnancy, Sandra had been doing just fine. On the weekend before the 26th, her blood pressure went up to 130/90, which was high, but nothing critical. Since we were at 38 weeks and 5 days, we, along with our doctors, decided to deliver that day before it became an emergency. So, we gathered our bags and headed out the St. Luke's Roosevelt (St. Vincent's was already bankrupt and closed).
The c-section went very well. The anesthesiologists were incredibly nice and really made Sandra feel as calm as possible. One was nice enough to take photos of Kira's birth (in case I would faint) and he did a great job!
Kira's abgar scores were 9 and 9, and she is beautiful!
We stayed in the hospital just two days, as we wanted to get home to see Markus. (due to H1N1, no children under 12 are allowed to visit). Our doctor was okay with us going home early, as Sandra had plenty of help at home and her father is a doctor too.
We continue to stay at Sandra's parents house while Sandra recovers. Its been almost two weeks now since Kira's been born. We have her two week appointment tomorrow.
So far, Markus likes to point to his little sister and say, "et daaa?". =) He always smiles and giggles when she moves or hiccups.
Will keep the updates flowing now that we're full steam ahead!
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