Bean

Our child has really made it big in life and has become a real person because he now has a blog name.  The only thing left is a Facebook account, and then a few smaller things like a social security number and birth certificate.  We were going to call him Little Ricky (what we called him before he was born), but Ry keeps slipping and calls him that anyway.  Bean really does suit him well for now because that is what he looks like.  I guess you can be the judge of that one.

This also helps to show how big he is compared to Ry's hand.  Ry does have big hands, but that is still a little guy.  He doesn't even fit into his own skin on his thighs.

The biggest obstacle to breaking free of his "plastic egg" (incubator) is getting his eating figured out.  He has a feed tube that goes into his stomach.  We are happy to announce that he no longer receives any other supplements except for momma's milk.  I really don't think he will have a problem gaining weight, especially when I looked back at others who have had that very same diet.

LE had rolls on her rolls, and could really compete for baby sumo.  Her thighs were so big, she got stuck in her bumbo.

Pumping is not very fun, but we do all sorts of unpleasant things for those we love.  We have to give Bean a binky when we let the milk drain into him so he starts to learn that sucking means happy tummy.  As you can see, when we keep him fed, he sure is happy.

"Milk Coma"

The closest thing to a smile that we have documented

It is common for babies to lose weight after they are born.  Bean dropped to 3 lb 4 oz, but is starting to climb on the charts.  Since these photos were taken, he has also had all but two of his chords, and pipes detached.