It’s our crib! Yes, Baby Jeneric will not have to spend the first weeks of their life in a laundry basket, dresser drawer or cardboard box. Indeed, as some would say, our nursery is all but complete (What’s missing? Baby Jeneric of course!). Congrats (and Happy Birthday) to Teresa who was first on the bandwagon to name the slat as a part of the crib.
In other revealing news, it appears that the life jacket…
still fits! This brings us to our first quandary. We were grossly unclear in denoting how we would determine the contest winner (does Springob automatically win? Could Greg still win?). We will continue trying on the vest and make an executive decision in the near future.
Finally, Wily Jeneric has begun baby classes, or, as we affectionately call them: “how not to harm or maim your new baby in the first weeks of their life.” So far, we’ve learned all the disgusting things that are completely normal for a newborn (peeling skin, purple belly buttons, marked faces, etc) and things that are not normal (projectile vomiting, one diaper a day, blood). We’ve discovered what’s essential for baby (food, car seat, crib) and what’s not (sleep positioners, special bottles, baby wipes). Eric has been faced with a difficult decision – should he want to clamp the umbilical cord (if you know Eric, you understand the dilemma)? And Jenni continues to face the shock and awe that ensues when she confirms her desire for a drug-free birth.
3 comments:
Drugs were invented for a reason...fabulous music (Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds)...inspired works of literature (See Wonder Boys with Micheal Douglass).
Not quite sure that getting babies drugged up so earlier in life is good. My sister-in-law swore by meditation. She had the easiest births I have ever heard of.
Apparently you life has turned into a "Coupling" episode. "Steve"/Eric is uneasy about the bio aspects of birth while "Susan"/Jenni contemplates a drug-free labour. That being said, who in your life most resembles the other cast members?
Jane?
Sally?
Patrick?
"Science-Fiction" Oliver?
Jeff?
I breathlessly anticipate your answer.
I completely understand not wanting drugs.
Every birth is different (so I am told), so just make the decision during the labour, plan on not having drugs but realize that if the pain is bad you can have the drugs. Megan had no drugs with Aidan and was fine, but wished she had drugs with James.
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