October 27, 2005
And back again, again
So we're back.
Baby Jacob turned up with a touch of hip dysplasia. So now he has to wear a brace. (He does not like this one bit.) If all goes well, he could have it off by Christmas.
Alan and David are fine. Both are still getting used to their new baby brother. It's a little stressful, having Mommy totally wrapped up in this little stranger. Broadly speaking, Alan responds to stress by getting squirrelly, while David gets very... very... stubborn. But basically they're fine.
It's gorgeous, gorgeous fall weather here. Yesterday, Claudia bought a pumpkin. This afternoon, I'll come home from work a little early, and the boys and I will sit on the front stoop and carve it.
Normal blogging should resume soon thereafter.
Posted by douglas at October 27, 2005 01:58 PMPoor little guy!! First a staph infection where NO ONE wants one, then having to wear a brace? He must really wish he were back in the nice warm womb!!!
I'm glad they found out quickly. Hugs to all!
Lorraine
Posted by: Lorraine at October 28, 2005 02:57 AMYes, the poor little mite. I felt so sorry for him but he's taking it like a trooper and doesn't mind the brace much after a few days. He's a great kid and we love him madly.
Thanks for the nice card, Lorraine! You're so thoughtful and I promise to write to you privately - ah, soon. Really soon. Really. ;-)
Posted by: claudia at October 28, 2005 02:09 PMAnd he is very cute too! Allison was quite taken with Jacob and seems to prefer him to his larger and more forceful brothers. After all, he can't put up too much of a fight over toys right now. Just wait, though...
Posted by: Natalie at October 28, 2005 10:29 PM