Lanky but Macho

Lanky at 23-1/4" (60th percentile) and 11lbs 4 oz (40th) for 2-months.

Macho by dealing with his first cold like a man. Rock on.

the baby press

Supa Sleepa

That's Wilder's greatest early skill! Perhaps some day this will change to mathematics, auto mechanic, or taking a wicked slap-shot from the blue line. For now we'll take sleeping. During the past 3 weeks or so he's shown an amazing ability to go down for 5-7 hours at a time during the night. I know, we're beyond ubeleivably lucky. Even as I write this he's sacked out in the Baby Bjorn.

That's the biggest news of the past month. Eating, sleeping, growing. He's grown an inch since birth and I'd peg him unofficialy at 11lbs. He flashes little proto smiles at times and is starting to drool. All good signs!

Here's some props to all you visitors out there. As always there are more pics on the Picasa site.

Grandpa B.

4 generations

Auntie & Unca-a-Dunk Schmidt

Watching a sleeping baby takes its toll

Grandma Schwarting

Grandma & Grandpa Schwarting

Angie's work crew

Tiff & Henry Cork

Amber Haselman from the big D.

Biedrzycki's

You won't be needing that

1st walk around town

Settling in for the long haul

Well, we've been home now for 11 days and are starting to find our rhythm. Mind you, I'm using the term rhythm not 'comfort zone' or 'center of being' or other flowery euphemisms. How does one get used to sleeping in 2-3 hour stints you might ask? YOU DON'T! There is an obvious pattern however. Sometimes after a late night feeding I'll lay awake for a moment dreading sleep, only because I know I'll have to be awake in another couple of hours. But I digress. This is but one of many rights of passage for parents. Getting to know our little guy has been such an awesome experience that I have no problem trading a few comforts.


Let me fill in some blanks. At the last entry a week ago, we were all pretty strung out and fragile. Wilder was having some problems nursing. He wasn't getting enough milk to clear his gut. This is a problem for babies because their livers aren't fully developed and leads towards infant jaundice. Consequently, Wilder became weaker and fed even less. We would have to wake him up to feed. See a downward spiral here? So, we had to supplement with formula. He's doing great now, but those first few days home from the hospital were a little tense. There was much rejoicing when a "hot-one" (i.e., poopy diaper) appeared last monday.

Currently, we still have to wake him for most feedings. I don't think this is related to health but more a combination of the Bourdaghs tendency to procrastinate and the Schmidt sleeping gene. We've even begun to see visitors. Here are the Sagors:




Best of all, Wilder is becoming more energetic and receptive. Here we're trying to get him to do his stepping reflex. I swear, if you put one of his feet down to the floor and then begin alternating feet, his legs will kick out reflexively in a walking pattern. He was doing it right before I turned on the camera. We aren't just messin' with him. Though, as parents we reserve the right to do so.



Anyway, there are more pics on the picasa site. Cheers from B3.

Living in the moment

That's the only way to describe the last few days. What will get us through the next 10 minutes...the next half hour...the next hour? We are now starting to settle in at home. It's been a whirlwind to say the least. Wilder's birth was a beautiful, though extreme experience. Angie is stronger than I could have possibly imagined. Starting around 4:00PM christmas day with the Schmidt's and Fauld's over for the holiday, the labor would include a late night drive to the hospital in driving snow; hours of transition/back labor that drove Angie to the edge; and a stressed baby. In the end Wilder came naturally and we were grateful. The following days saw new challenges. Difficulty with Wilder getting enough food, which included a few more trips back to hospital. I think though we're turning a corner, to every one's relief. Well, it's time for the next feeding. Happy new year's to you and yours!


Here a few pics from the hospital.

sleepy Wilder

sleepy Wilder and Mom

kick is up...and it's good

who's tired?

1st bath


Going home!

It's a Boxing Day Miracle!

And introducing Wilder David Bourdaghs


Arriving at 6:42 AM, December 26th.

Details to follow!

ROCK HARD ABS!

Well there's not a lot of room left in there. Kicks have been reduced to pushes. Lower organs, no matter how important, are entirely in the way. The message from mission control is "Baby Dash, you're at 39 weeks and are clear for lift off. Do you copy?"