Category Archives: baby O

There is nothing like it. We are going focus on feeding Jacob for a while, because it’s very important for hyper-bili babies to clear their systems. The challenging thing is that this requires me taking better care of myself than … Continue reading →

I have a lot of things to write about, and I’ve been so excited to share the adventures of the last few days with you all, but taking care of our little guy has kept me really busy. Unfortunately, I’m … Continue reading →

It’s time to say goodbye to the belly… It’s so weird, thinking that this is the last uncomfortable night I’ll have sleeping with this twitchy, hiccuping, heavy stomach. It is also weird to think that my next shower at home … Continue reading →

I invite you to take the polls below with your best guesses (I know we all have some!)

Baby O is now just 2 weeks away from D-day (that’s delivery day).  I am technically due on December 11 (or 15th? apparently the doctor has the 11th so we’ll go with that now). He is now approximately 6.8 pounds and … Continue reading →

Welcome to week 37 (by the way, today I enter week 38…I’m a little behind?) oops! This week, baby O is the size of a stalk of swiss chard, in other words, 19 inches long. He should weigh around 6 … Continue reading →

I think I’m starting to look quite silly…

At 36 weeks, Baby O is busy putting weight on (about an ounce a day) and is 18.5 inches long. In preparation for being born, he is shedding the fine hair on his body and the waxy vernix that keeps … Continue reading →