I forgot to list her stats from her appt.
Weight 13.5 lbs (97 %tile) (birth 8 lbs 5 oz)- she likes to eat!
Length 23.5 in (87 %tile) (birth 20.75 in)
Head 15.5 in (66 %tile) (birth 14.5 in)
And it looks like her eyes will be staying blue. No hint of a color change as of yet!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
2 months old
The ENT appt went well and we decided not to do anything with Anastassia's tongue. Since she freaked out when the doctor just looked in her mouth, I am glad that nothing needed to be done.
Anastassia turned 2 months old on Saturday which was also the first night she slept through the night (9:00p - 6:00am). I of course still woke up and the next night she made up for it waking up at 2:00a instead of 4:00a (her usual time) then again at 6:00a. At least it is a step in the right direction.
Saturday was also the first time Anastassia went in the pool. At first she was a little scared but once she got use to the fact that it is not as warm as a bath, she seemed to like it. This was in prep for going to Watertown and going in Mike's pool.
2 months old
First attempt at swimming with dad
What's the deal with this swimming thing?
(Julianna Doering)
In the kiddie pool
Post-swim rest
Anastassia turned 2 months old on Saturday which was also the first night she slept through the night (9:00p - 6:00am). I of course still woke up and the next night she made up for it waking up at 2:00a instead of 4:00a (her usual time) then again at 6:00a. At least it is a step in the right direction.
Saturday was also the first time Anastassia went in the pool. At first she was a little scared but once she got use to the fact that it is not as warm as a bath, she seemed to like it. This was in prep for going to Watertown and going in Mike's pool.
2 months old
First attempt at swimming with dad
What's the deal with this swimming thing?
(Julianna Doering)
In the kiddie pool
Post-swim rest
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Up-date
Nothing really new here. (which is a nice change!) We had a mellow weekend. Mike was gone most of the prior week (in Mexico for work) so he got to Mike watching Anastassia and Jennifer got some yard work done. Since May we have been neglecting the flowerbeds for obvious reasons so I was glad to actually get back outside working on them.
Sunday - Mike tried to play soccer but it was rained out and Anastassia and I went to lunch with some girlfriends. Anastassia is becoming very comfortable going out to restaurants and going to lunch with the girls. Mike tried to dress her that morning in a onies (Oh Silly Boy!) I had to explain to him (since Anastassia could not) that we get dressed up in dresses with matching socks to go out to lunch with the girls! I told Anastassia that daddy is still learning about girls!
Anastassia has an appointment on Friday (7/18) with an ENT to evaluate her tongue. She was born tongue tied according to hospital pediatricians which means she can not stick her tongue out very far due to the tissue connection under her tongue being too short. A Neroda family trait - my bother Justin had it and his eldest son. Our pediatrician wants to take the wait and see approach before doing anything which can lead to speech issues. We would rather get it taken care of now if it is an issue before any issues develop and when the procedure to clip the tissue is an out-patient simple procedure as opposed to an surgical procedure with anesthesia. Hopefully I will be labeled an over-protective and over-involved mom and nothing will need to be done otherwise they will take care of it on Friday. Anastassia also has her 2 month doctor appt next week Monday (7/21) which is when she starts to get her vaccination. She should develop a unhealthy fear of doctors by the end of next week between the 2 visits.
Wish mommy and daddy luck and a hope for a happy baby
Sunday - Mike tried to play soccer but it was rained out and Anastassia and I went to lunch with some girlfriends. Anastassia is becoming very comfortable going out to restaurants and going to lunch with the girls. Mike tried to dress her that morning in a onies (Oh Silly Boy!) I had to explain to him (since Anastassia could not) that we get dressed up in dresses with matching socks to go out to lunch with the girls! I told Anastassia that daddy is still learning about girls!
Anastassia has an appointment on Friday (7/18) with an ENT to evaluate her tongue. She was born tongue tied according to hospital pediatricians which means she can not stick her tongue out very far due to the tissue connection under her tongue being too short. A Neroda family trait - my bother Justin had it and his eldest son. Our pediatrician wants to take the wait and see approach before doing anything which can lead to speech issues. We would rather get it taken care of now if it is an issue before any issues develop and when the procedure to clip the tissue is an out-patient simple procedure as opposed to an surgical procedure with anesthesia. Hopefully I will be labeled an over-protective and over-involved mom and nothing will need to be done otherwise they will take care of it on Friday. Anastassia also has her 2 month doctor appt next week Monday (7/21) which is when she starts to get her vaccination. She should develop a unhealthy fear of doctors by the end of next week between the 2 visits.
Wish mommy and daddy luck and a hope for a happy baby
Thursday, July 10, 2008
First plane flight to VA & Happy 4th of July!
Anastassia went on her first plane flight to VA to for a work picnic for Mike, to meet her cousins Aiden and Joshua, and to celebrate Joshua's birthday and Aiden's baptism.
Overall Anastassia did well on the flight. Luckily (because her daddy travels so much) Mike was up-graded to first class and was given the choice of either giving Jennifer his seat (with Anastassia) or he could take Anastassia with him to first class. What do you think his choice was? Anastassia has already started to learn about the better things in life (and flying!)
Mike and Anastassia in baggage claim. It was about midnight but Miss Busy-body Anastassia was wide awake and did not want to miss anything or anyone.
We went to Mike's work picnic then drove to Molly and Justin's in Ashburn, VA to the end of Joshua's party and for Aiden's baptism the next day.
Inner harbor Baltimore
Justin, Molly, Aiden and Joshua
Transforming Aiden to a Yankee's fan
We survived a plane flight, a picnic and a 2 hour drive!
Uncle Jack and Anastassia
Aunt Judi and Anastassia
picture time after baptism
Chilling in the bouncy chair
Naptime
How did we get two of these babies? And what's with the purple and pink?
Loving the bouncy chair
I'm soo happy!
Your my favorite cousin - then again you have the bouncy chair!
The flight home was a little less smooth - Anastassia eventually settled down on the plane but everyone in the gate area knew there was a baby around!
Aunt Molly is making sure I know the diamonds are a girls best friend!
4th of July parade - although I slept through most of it
Oh those yankees are not doing very well!
Overall Anastassia did well on the flight. Luckily (because her daddy travels so much) Mike was up-graded to first class and was given the choice of either giving Jennifer his seat (with Anastassia) or he could take Anastassia with him to first class. What do you think his choice was? Anastassia has already started to learn about the better things in life (and flying!)
Mike and Anastassia in baggage claim. It was about midnight but Miss Busy-body Anastassia was wide awake and did not want to miss anything or anyone.We went to Mike's work picnic then drove to Molly and Justin's in Ashburn, VA to the end of Joshua's party and for Aiden's baptism the next day.
Inner harbor Baltimore
Justin, Molly, Aiden and Joshua
Transforming Aiden to a Yankee's fan
We survived a plane flight, a picnic and a 2 hour drive!
Uncle Jack and Anastassia
Aunt Judi and Anastassia
picture time after baptism
Chilling in the bouncy chair
Naptime
How did we get two of these babies? And what's with the purple and pink?
Loving the bouncy chair
I'm soo happy!Your my favorite cousin - then again you have the bouncy chair!
The flight home was a little less smooth - Anastassia eventually settled down on the plane but everyone in the gate area knew there was a baby around!
Aunt Molly is making sure I know the diamonds are a girls best friend!
4th of July parade - although I slept through most of it
Oh those yankees are not doing very well!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
1 month photos (actually 5 weeks)
Anatassia had her pictures taken on Monday for her 1 month birthday (it was actually 5 weeks). Although we did not get her to smile, she was at least awake and not crying so I figure that was a step in the right direction. Below are some of the pictures.
Pink blanket made by Nanny
(great-grandmother and namesake)
I was not aware that I was going to be part of the pictures so I am not thrilled with the picture but it is not about me (or so I have been told!)
Collage of pictures - they are in a frame under glass so there is a glare - bottom right picture is my engagement ring on her toes
Full body shot - she was not thrilled about this whole process
proof from the website
proof from the website
Pink blanket made by Nanny
(great-grandmother and namesake)
I was not aware that I was going to be part of the pictures so I am not thrilled with the picture but it is not about me (or so I have been told!)
Collage of pictures - they are in a frame under glass so there is a glare - bottom right picture is my engagement ring on her toes
Full body shot - she was not thrilled about this whole process
proof from the website
proof from the website
Sunday, June 22, 2008
4 weeks old
Anatassia had her 4 week check-up on Monday June 16. All was well. She is currently 10lbs so I guess feedings are going well and is 22in long. She typically is a happy, easy going baby but due to me being on some antibiotics for 10 days then a second round for 10 more days she has started being a little more fussy but the end is near for the meds so our happy baby is gradually returning. She sleeps like a champ (about 3-4 hour bouts) which I enjoy. When she does wake up she is quick to eat and go back to sleep. (she likes her sleep like her dad!)
We have started going to a new moms group which really shows what a good, easy baby we have. A lot of these other moms have not ventured out of the house in 4 weeks so when we went to lunch after the meeting they were nervous about how their babies would act. Well, Anastassia has had a few lunches and dinners out (as well as shopping trips ) so she slept right thru the whole event. The other babies all were good as well which I am sure the restaurant was happy about since there were 5 of us all with babies! One funny thing that happened was one of the moms had to go to the bathroom so she left her baby with us at the table. When she came back she was all flustered and said "am I a bad mom - I just left me baby with you all who I just meet 2 hours ago and I don't even know your last names". We all reassured her that we were probably the safest people to leave the baby with because we all already have one and don't want another one at this time!
We did our first 10K this weekend. Mike ran and Anastassia and I ran/walked. We made it to the 3 mile mark and had to stop for a bottle. I was able to run about another mile while she bask in her food coma but then had to walk about 1 mile while holding the pacifier in her mouth and restarting her lullaby seahorse. As I discussed with Anastassia as she sucked away, this will not be a hard time to beat next time. Mike was suppose to take the stroller at the 4.5 mile mark but was not there as we passed by so I got to do the whole race with the stroller. I found at the 5 mile mark that Anastassia likes the sunroof open (canopy pulled back on her stroller/carseat) so she could enjoy the fresh air (would have been useful to discovery at mile 1) so she was all smiles once we found Mike at 6 mile mark. We crossed the finish line to cheers from the crowd and a lot of "you go girl"s. And we were not the last ones to cross the finish line. (Really our only goal for the day)
Snug as a bug at the start of the race - it was cool and damp but by mid-race all the blankets were gone and the sun was shining
Snack time again at the end of the race - good thing I planned ahead and did some pre-pumping for baby and mommy comfort.
The girls at the end of the race. Of course she sleeps now!
Chilling on Sunday morning watching a little ESPN
Yeah - Euro cup 2008 is on again!
(Anastassia "likes" watching soccer on the big screen - it is bright with a lot of movement)
We have started going to a new moms group which really shows what a good, easy baby we have. A lot of these other moms have not ventured out of the house in 4 weeks so when we went to lunch after the meeting they were nervous about how their babies would act. Well, Anastassia has had a few lunches and dinners out (as well as shopping trips ) so she slept right thru the whole event. The other babies all were good as well which I am sure the restaurant was happy about since there were 5 of us all with babies! One funny thing that happened was one of the moms had to go to the bathroom so she left her baby with us at the table. When she came back she was all flustered and said "am I a bad mom - I just left me baby with you all who I just meet 2 hours ago and I don't even know your last names". We all reassured her that we were probably the safest people to leave the baby with because we all already have one and don't want another one at this time!
We did our first 10K this weekend. Mike ran and Anastassia and I ran/walked. We made it to the 3 mile mark and had to stop for a bottle. I was able to run about another mile while she bask in her food coma but then had to walk about 1 mile while holding the pacifier in her mouth and restarting her lullaby seahorse. As I discussed with Anastassia as she sucked away, this will not be a hard time to beat next time. Mike was suppose to take the stroller at the 4.5 mile mark but was not there as we passed by so I got to do the whole race with the stroller. I found at the 5 mile mark that Anastassia likes the sunroof open (canopy pulled back on her stroller/carseat) so she could enjoy the fresh air (would have been useful to discovery at mile 1) so she was all smiles once we found Mike at 6 mile mark. We crossed the finish line to cheers from the crowd and a lot of "you go girl"s. And we were not the last ones to cross the finish line. (Really our only goal for the day)
Snug as a bug at the start of the race - it was cool and damp but by mid-race all the blankets were gone and the sun was shining
Snack time again at the end of the race - good thing I planned ahead and did some pre-pumping for baby and mommy comfort.
The girls at the end of the race. Of course she sleeps now!
Chilling on Sunday morning watching a little ESPN
Yeah - Euro cup 2008 is on again!
(Anastassia "likes" watching soccer on the big screen - it is bright with a lot of movement)
Friday, June 20, 2008
First out of state trip & Mike's First Father's Day
We got adventurous and did a road trip to TN to see Scott & Kristen and family the weekend of Jun 13-14. It actually went well on the way up with Anastassia sleeping most of the way and only waking about 30 mins from our destination. We did a 5K in TN with Scott and Kristen and the girls. The boys ran the race and Kristen and I "ran" and pushed the strollers. Kristen was at a slight disadvantage due to pushing and double stroller with 2 18 month old (equaling about 50lbs) compare to my single 8lb passenger but everyone finished and were happy with their times. Jennifer actually ran this whole race which was pretty good since her c-sect was just 4 weeks prior. Definitely not a record setting pace but again not the last person to cross the finish line.
Post race - I survived!
The whole family
So when are we going to start winning these things?
The St. Joseph Family - post-race - everyone survived. Kristen came in 1st place in the double stroller category! Lets just say there was not a lot of competition!
Mike with the twins (Jocelyn left, Riley right)
Getting to know her cousin
Mike and the girls
Mike and his girl
Happy First Father's Day!
Anastassia made a plaster hand print (with mommy's help) for her daddy with a picture and put it in a frame that now sits on daddy's desk. Anastassia also made her soccer cheering debut (at least for the first half of the game) on Father's Day.
Post race - I survived!
The whole family
So when are we going to start winning these things?
The St. Joseph Family - post-race - everyone survived. Kristen came in 1st place in the double stroller category! Lets just say there was not a lot of competition!
Mike with the twins (Jocelyn left, Riley right)
Getting to know her cousin
Mike and the girls
Mike and his girl
Happy First Father's Day!
Anastassia made a plaster hand print (with mommy's help) for her daddy with a picture and put it in a frame that now sits on daddy's desk. Anastassia also made her soccer cheering debut (at least for the first half of the game) on Father's Day.
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