Mom was looking forward to today. Being Saturday, I do not go to work. She asked if I could care for Loki so that she could sleep late, and then run some errands. The first "task" was achieved, but when she awoke, she was extremely nauseous, and proceeded to throw up a lot. Although it could be a stomach flu, we suspect - and hope - food poisoning. Her only symptoms are in the stomach, and last night she ate three-day-old leftover chicken and pork from a somewhat cheap Chinese restaurant.
So I am in charge of Loki today, which is not so tough - at least so far. I haven't spent as much time with him as I should. And I enjoy observing his little developments. He now really looks at specific things, like faces, balloons, a mirror, and toys hanging in front of him. Loki also is beginning to pull things toward him, and push things away, with his hands. Plus, I am learning how to "read" a baby like him.
But this is a full-time job. We feed Loki and change his diaper about every 2 1/2 hours, and the process takes over an hour. He needs attention often. And Mom pumps. Pumping and feeding gear need washed and sterilized. Finally, there is all the non-baby tasks.
I did have to ask for help, and fortunately Mascha was able to go to the grocery store and the veterinarian for us. (One of the cats has worms. Gross! And terrible timing!) Thanks!
We have a new supplement formula - NeoCate - arriving on Tuesday.
Videos and photos on the way...
Untitled (written 8/30/2008)
5 months ago
5 comments:
Lieve mom,
Beterschap! Ik hoop dat het snel beter met je gaat.
Dad, good job, nice to read you enjoy caring for Loki.
X Maaike
Good luck with the Neocate, and I hope Lijn feels better soon!
O dear, eating 3 days old leftover is maybe not a very good idea but well, when you are running out of time....Dad how nice to take care for Loki. It feels different when you are on your own i think! And the cat, does he feel a lack of attention maybe:-) I wrote you our scaduale for visit you. But if we can do things in the house or out, let us know! We talk about it when we arrive is that ok?
big hug, X MArieke
Heel veel beterschap, the last thing you want now of course is getting sick ;-(
Hope that mum feels better soon!! Jesse and Loki, hope you have fun together in the meantime, you two cute guys. Jesse you'll learn from him quickly about his baby language, I am sure of that.
Think of you a lot, although not reacting much on the blog or otherwise. Am looking forward to talking to you guys some time soon! Steffi
Lieve Mom, Dad and loki,
Jammer dat mom ziek is/was, fijn dat jullie het zo druk hebben met elkaars leven! Het is nu wel even flink puffen, maar je zult er de vruchten van plukken1 Alle investering is de moeite waard!! Tip voor Dad: vanaf nu: Alle Nederlandse woordjes die Mom met Loki spreekt: Napapegaaien!!!
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