Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Food for thought

Aaron had been on a hunger strike until about half an hour ago.  He refused a bottle all day yesterday and would take a little bit of yogurt and cereal but not enough to bother calling a meal.  He finally took about 2 oz this morning and another 3 oz just now.  He started taking it as soon as he found out that Obama won the election.  I think he had butterflies in his stomach thinking about a McCain win.  We told him that we wouldn't be returning to the US unless the Democrat took the election.  

This morning, Aaron had his visa medical exam (for his immigration visa, not sponsored by the credit card).  It was the most cursory physical exam I have ever seen performed on a baby.  When the doctor asked about his eating and sleeping, I said I was concerned that he wasn't eating and was sleeping a lot.  She just smiled and nodded.  

For all y'all who want to know how big he is, he is 8.2 kg = 18 lbs.  The 12 month clothes are a little big on him, but he doesn't care.  He is a happy little fellow who LOVES his rattle and enjoys crawling around the hotel room.  He slept great last night. I'm a little concerned about how much he slept yesterday, but he's been up all morning and seems fine.  I think he is getting more acclimated to us and his environment.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

it is 6:10 am at Strat ED. Donna is working on charts and I am being a bad resident and looking at photos of your BEAUTIFUL BABY BOY!!!!! YAY!!!! He is gorgeous and happy and you look ecstatic!
Congratulations! He is one lucky baby to get you as a mommy.
XXX, Lillian

Donna dabinett said...

henny and wayne already signed him up in the young republicans club

Marni said...

Ah, welcome to motherhood. From now on, you will ALWAYS be concerned about something he is doing or not doing!! He is absolutely gorgeous. Mazel Tov!

judi said...

He will settle down-too much to do right now. Believe it or not and I personally do find this hard to believe, some peeps would rather check out the world and their new digs than eat. He'll learn our ways soon enough! Wait till he tastes ice cream! j

Cate said...

Sleeps too much! There's no such thing.

Between Aaron and the election, this is one of my favorite weeks of all time.

Anonymous said...

Love my grandson He looks great and you and mike both look overjoyed.Bring aaron home soon
DAD