Party in Meagan's honor

Meagan had a big Sunday on the 24th. This was her Baptism day, and the day was welcomed with a fresh helping of snow! Meagan and mom and dad want to thank everyone who attended again for being there despite the weather. Meagan was absolutely perfect throughout the ceremony (probably due to the pacifier wedged in her grill the entire time). Meagan then hosted a get together at home for the attendees. She was the perfect hostess, spending a little time with each guest and even giving a lucky few a glimpse of her smile. Meagan would like to thank everyone again for the wonderful presents she received. We have her big 2 month checkup next week, and unfortunately that means shots! Meagan's teases of sleeping through the night have dissapeared, but she still goes a good 4-5 hours at a clip.

Baptism day  

Lots of updates

A lot has happened since the last posting. As you can see, we finally captured a Meagan smile! This is not an easy thing to do but the smiles themselves have become quite common. Meagan seems to prefer the AM hours and is quite lively and happy before late afternoon. Guess she is not taking after mom there! Meagan has been out and about frequently enjoying the spring weather. She took mom and dad to the Maple festival last weekend and enjoyed a trip to the grocery store. Meagan traveled well outside in the stroller and seems to enjoy large crowds - they put her to sleep! Dad and Meagan also made a trip to Ashland and back last weekend to see great grandma. She was quite content for the long car ride and even suffered through dad's choice in music (that certainly will not last long). Last night we had a sleeping breakthrough - Meagan made it 7 straight hours without a peep! We hope to have the next update a little sooner, the primary user of the site evidently changed the password without knowing it so no one could post any updates - what a moron, dad.

Smiling baby! 

One month checkup

Meagan had her second visit to the doctor yesterday to check in on her progress. Although a little late for her 1 month, she seems to be about on track. The Doc was happy with her progress and no admonishments were leveled at Mom and Dad (Whew!). She weighed in at 10 pounds even and is now 21 inches long, both measurements within the acceptable range. I do not recall her head measurement, but it too was within a normal bean range. Meagan is now smiling occasionally at things she likes - Mom and Dad have been unsuccessful recording this, but it is happening. She is sleeping well and only has one crabby time - from the time dad gets home until she goes to bed! Until this weekend when the snow returned, she has been getting plenty of outside time with mom and apparently still quite disinterested in the neighborhood as she has slept through all of her outings. We will try to capture a smile in the next few days and get it posted

First Easter is a big day

Meagan was quite the socialite on her first Easter. She got all dressed up and took her first long car ride to Ashland. She was very good on the trip, sleeping all the way. She got to meet her Great Gramp in Ashland for the first time and despite the photo, she was a very polite guest. Mom and Dad then took little one home where she had a wardrobe change and went over to the Carrabine's for Easter Dinner and she got to meet her great uncle Jim. She hung in for a late night out (830!) and then called it a night and returned home. Meagan has been eating well and is now supplementing with bottles a couple of times a day. It has also been reported (though not witnessed by anyone but mom) that she rolled over onto her back all by herself a couple of days ago. This has not been repeated as of yet, so dad will wait for photographic or video evidence to corroborate this reported event. Mom and Meagan have been out and about with a couple of trips to the mall. Little girl is going to pick up Mom's shopping habits early I guess.

Future Uncle Chris makes a big impression 

Meagan meets the Easter bunny 

Meagan in her Easter finest 

Meagan meets Great Gramp - she appears to be quite happy to see him! 

Nurse visit

Meagan had a visit today from a traveling nurse set up by Lake County. She was checked from head to toe and passed her exam with flying colors. Her weight is now up to 8 pounds, 11 ounces. She is peacefully sleeping now, perhaps recovering from her wild night St Patricks day. Mom and dad have been lucky the last few nights with her sleeping as she has only awakened when hungry. The weather has also allowed Mom and Meagan to do a quick tour around the neighborhood in the stroller. Meagan took it all in stride, sleeping through the whole journey.

Sweet Meagan gets into the spirit on St. Patricks day 

Unfortunately, things get a bit "out of hand" later in the night

Meagan's first bath (PG version) 

Meagan's first bath

Meagan was initiated to bathing today - and as you can see from the attached photo, she loved every minute of it. Dad and mom had hoped that this would go a little better than the sponge bath, but so far Meagan strongly objects to water on skin. We hope she will adjust to this as not bathing will definetly impact her future social life. An apres bath weigh in clocked Meagan in at 8 pounds so she certainly has not been objecting to eating!

Meagan loses something

Meagan had a big day yesterday, finally losing her cord stump! Mom and dad are very happy as this will make the frequent diaper changes easier and much more comfortable for Meagan. It also resolves a rather embarassing situation for little Meagan as the stump had become quite "fragratnt" over the last several days. Mom and dad had been considering a cover up scent for little girl if it did not fall off soon. Meagan has now decided that the afternoon will be her fussy time but is sleeping soundly between feedings at night which means good sleeping for dad! meagan is looking forward to celebrating her first St Patricks day this week (I suspect a photo op here) and hanging out with dad on the weekend. Meagan collected an abundance of gifts this week from family and friends she would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their generosity. She is now the best equipped baby in the land!

More Mama and Meagan 

Meagan and great grandma 

Meagan entertains

Meagan has had her hands full entertaining at the house the last few days. Mom had some difficulties and had to spend most of the day Thursday at the hospital - she is all better now, but for the day - Meagan had to entertain 3 grandparents a cousin and an aunt. From all accounts, she was the perfect host. She also had to divert to formula for a couple of days while her mom recovered and took to it famously. She appears to have inherited her appetitie and indiscriminate taste from dad and had no problem switching from nursing to formula and back again. Meagan got to entertain again on Saturday when grandpa and grandma Raubenolt came by with great grandma Raubenolt. Meagan was evidently bored with the scene as she slept the entire visit away. Her face has lost all of it's charming yellow coloring, thank goodness, and she continues to get better at sleeping in her crib between feedings at night.

Meagan, life of the party