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Belated Chinese New Year Celebration

Day 21

Today, my family is coming over to celebrate a belated Chinese New Year together.

Tyler’s been patiently waiting for a chance to hold Connor. Apparently, he was very disappointed he didn’t get a chance to hold Connor in the hospital.  Well, it’s Tylers’ turn today. With a barricade of cushions surrounding Tyler on the daybed, he is ready for Connor.

It’s nice to see all the cousins excited to be around Connor right now. I just hope their excitement carries over to when Connor is old enough to play with them.

We’re Here To Plump You Up!

Day 18-20

During Connors’ 2nd week visit to the pediatrician, we were told that Connor was behind schedule in his weight gain and he was still below his birth weight. We learned that we weren’t feeding him as efficiently as we could, so before supplementing with baby formula, we wanted to try a different, more efficient method of feeding.

It’s hard to tell if he is gaining weight, but it looks like his cheeks are just a little bit plumper. We are anxiously waiting for our upcoming pediatricians’ visit to see if working double time will pay off.

Cousin Kelly

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Day 16

I get a call from my mom asking me to pop a pizza into the oven cause she’s bringing Connors’ youngest cousin, 2 1/2 yr old Kelly, for a visit.

When the cousins visited newborn Connor in the hospital, Kelly was probably the most excited to meet him. She wanted to hold him, but Stella told her she was too young. Kelly couldn’t resist though and patiently waited until Stella was distracted before patting Connor a few times. Knowing that that was going to be as close to holding Connor as she would get that day, Kelly stopped with a grin on her face.

I’m expecting that Kelly is going to want to hold Connor today. I can tell she’s excited when she arrives. The very first thing she asks me is, “Is the pizza ready yet?” She’s hungry. The second thing she asks me is,”Where is MoMos’ [Vivians’] baby?” She remembers when Connor was in Vivs’ belly, so she knows to associate the baby to her. She gives me a blank stare when I tell her Connor is also my baby. I guess 2 1/2 years old is a bit early to go into a lesson about the birds and the bees. All she wants to know now is when she can hold Connor. “After you finish eating your lunch”, I tell her. She peers into Connors’ bassinet as he sleeps and sneaks in a quick pat. She then goes and takes a few bites of her pizza. She has a good memory and always remembers the deals you make with her.  As soon as she is done eating, she washes her hands and climbs onto the daybed. With MaMa by her side, she cautiously holds Connor for the first time.

Newborn Pootraits

Day Ten

Why pay for a professional newborn portrait photographer when I can just do it myself? Newborn portraits are easiest when babies are well fed and fast asleep. When newborns are knocked it, you can position them any way you want. How hard can this be?

I put the rug in the dryer to heat it up and position the space heater by where I plan to shoot. I change Connors’ diaper and swaddle him without a onesie. Viv feeds him for as long as he will eat. He should be asleep now, yet his eyes are still open. We have a doctors’ appointment in a few hours, so we have a pretty small window to get this done. We decide to just go for it. I place him on the carpet and the only position he does not squirm around is on his back. A few moments after he is on his back, I snap a few shots and a big mischievous grin comes across his face. Awesome. I press the shutter on my camera. Click! Click! then comes a Blaaaaaht! It’s a wet juicy fart. Uh oh. Wet juicy farts always mean poop. This one is no exception. Seedy mustard poop all over the carpet. I think this is a wrap.

shortest. portrait. session. ever.