Happy Halloween From Nicholas and Boo!

Thanks to Aunty Jen and cousins Sophia & Lydia for the adorable skelleton costume - and to Aunty Sue for Boo's costume!

Happy 5 Weeks Nicholas!

Nicholas is 5 weeks old today! He celebrated his 5 week birthday by sleeping 5 hours in one stretch last night. Did you catch that?

Five. Straight. Hours.

It was the most sleep either of us has had in one stretch since before Nicholas was born. Nicholas' "longer" sleep sessions typically last about 2.5 - 3 hours so you can imagine how refreshing 5 hours in one stretch would feel. In case you can't imagine, it feels absolutely fantastic!



Boo celebrated Nicholas' 5 week birthday by watching chipmunks and playing his new favorite game ... Leap the Baby. I have a little mobile changing station set up on the living room floor for those frequent diaper changes. Boo's "Leap the Baby" game involves running madly, at top speed, from one end of the house, into the living room, making big leap over Nicholas as he lies on the changing pad, and then darting away again. Boo thinks this game is great fun and can leap over Nicholas 3 or 4 times in one changing. I find this new game pretty amusing. Bill... not so much. Nicholas is oblivious to it all.

Here are pictures of Nicholas practicing his smile and showing his strength ...

Little Boy Blue

Nicholas and I both have thrush; a persistent little fungal infection common in infants and breastfeeding moms. Fortunately, Nicholas has a pretty light case. I, on the other hand, have a more severe one. We've been fighting it with various prescriptions and over the counter meds for 3 long weeks now and it only seems to be getting worse. A few days ago, I reached my physical and emotional limit and, in desperation, made urgent medical appointments for us both.

I came away from my appointment with lots of empathy, a lovely pain relieving cream, and a systemic oral medication. Nicholas was treated with a topical liquid called Gentian Violet, and came away with one very colorful mouth.

Pictures just don't do justice to the deep, vibrant purple/blue that is my baby's mouth. A vibrant color that, according to our Pediatrician, may last up to two weeks. Poor Nicholas. The cute little baby with the very blue mouth.

Here are pictures of my "Little Boy Blue". You can get a better idea of the intensity of color by clicking on the image and viewing it in full size.























And, of course, the obligatory cute picture. This is Nicholas' "going to the Dr." outfit that I thought was adorable. Nicholas was pretty excited about it too!

Its a..... BOY!

Nicholas Alexander
September 15, 2008 at 1:04 p.m.
7lbs, 6 oz
20 inches
2.5 weeks early

I know, I know; not exactly late breaking news. It has been 28 days since Nicholas arrived on the scene and I'm just now getting to the first blog post. I haven't been ignoring the blog, or trying to keep everyone in suspense - just very busy trying to keep up with Nicholas' great demand for food. And believe me, he has an appetite to rival a linebacker.

Since I'm perpetually tired and have very little time between feedings, I will leave you with the following various pictures. Enjoy!