Archive for February, 2008
Feb
28
Posted by evan on
February 28, 2008
You’ve probably heard that “tummy time” is important so that babies can learn to push up and eventually crawl. While, it can be somewhat hard to see your baby flat on the floor and what almost looks like he is just doing a face plant. Some doctors suggest to use a pillow or a boppy which we choose to use.
Here is a Picture of Evan’s first tummy time. He seems to really enjoy it, and as you can see he is already of doing a good job of working out those muscles.
We have found that Evan enjoys some toys and just looking around from the new perceptive that tummy time has given him.
Feb
26
Posted by evan on
February 26, 2008
Baby Poems - God’s Most Precious Gift
A baby was created
by the hand of God above
To give the world the sweetest touch.
of tenderness and love.
With the softness of a whisper,
God mad a baby’s skin
And then designed two trusting eyes
to put the starlight in.
Go made the world a precious gift
more dear and pure than gold,
With little toes to play with
and tiny hands to hold,
Then brought into the sunshine
a baby girl or boy
All wrapped up in a rainbow
of wonder, hope, and joy.
Feb
25
Posted by evan on
February 25, 2008
Eric was told several times from a wise lady, “You know kids these days don’t come with any instructional manuals.” And isn’t that the truth. But, We feel as after going on close to Evan Pangburn being almost a month old we are finally getting a good grasp on “how to breastfeed”. Though there for while it was a struggle for us, but I think we finally got it right.
Here is a little “how to breastfeed” illustration to help others…
A simple step by step guide to breastfeeding your baby. From starting a feeding, to getting a good latch and finishing your feeding…
Feb
21
Posted by evan on
February 21, 2008
Here was a pretty funny email written by a teacher that Tara works with.
From: Elizabeth
Sent: Wed 1/30/2008 9:47 PM
To: Moorhead Staff Email List
Subject: Evan Riley Pangburn
Hi World,
Evan Riley Pangburn here future football or basketball player here, I have not decided which yet. I made my grand entrance at 7:41pm I wanted to be just fashionably late. Mom is a little tired I left a scar on the way into the world. Mom is doing fine she said that I am forgiven. I will never have to worry about how much Hair Club for Men cost or Rogaine. All the girls in the nursery are after me because I am the biggest boy at 9 pounds and a half ounce that half is a lot in the nursery. This bed I am in is a little short my legs keep going over the side. I heard a nurse say they need to get the big boy bed for the 231/4 inches baby, I think that is me. Mom and Dad say thank you for all your support and prays. I will be seeing you soon. You can check out my website at Evan Pangburn
Evan
Feb
10
Posted by evan on
February 10, 2008
Jaundice is best tested through blood work. A good inductor that jaundice is serious is when:
* bilirubin levels greater than 18 milligrams per deciliter of blood in term babies
* When the babies bilirubin increases more than five milligrams per deciliter per day the baby has an elevation in there direct bilirubin
* When bilirubin continues to increase over time and never breaks and starts coming down
Good Sign that Jaundice Is Okay Or Average For Babies
The best way for babies to break down bilirubin is passing it through stools. So sooner the baby can start feeding especially breastfeeding the better and the sooner your baby can start passing bilirubin through stool. As long as your baby continues to produce wet and soiled diaper the bilirubin should normally drop and come down to a normal level within a week or two.
Feb
09
Posted by evan on
February 9, 2008
What Is Jaundice?
Jaundice accrues mostly in newborn babies. If you ever wondering why your baby looks yellow? Or has a little tan look to the babies skin, or you can even sometimes see yellow in the eyes.
What Causes Jaundice?
The cause of Jaundice is when babies have to much bilirubin in their blood. Though a normal level of bilirubin can be found in just about any healthy baby, but there are two types of bilirubin which are Physiologic jaundice and pathologic jaundice.
Physiologic Jaundice
Over 50% of all healthy babies can develop physiologic jaundice within the first two or three days of birth. This is very common especially if your breastfeeding your baby.
Pathologic Jaundiced
This type of jaundice is known to be more harmful and have serious conditions. Some of these conditions are red blood diseases, liver diseases, infections, blood group incompatibilities, dehydration, and prematurity.
Feb
06
Posted by evan on
February 6, 2008
So an update to the first pregnant man or just a empathy belly post. Since we have had some really great post comments, by the way keep them coming especially on these pictures. It’s time to keep the promise of posting the first pregnant man or pictures of Eric wearing the empathy belly.
P.S. I think Tara is excited to show these off, not so sure about Eric
Feb
01
Posted by evan on
February 1, 2008
Several continue to ask about pictures with Tara. So here is a beautiful picture with two of the most beautiful things I have seen in a long time.
Tara is recovering very nicely and continues to move around more and more. She is completely off the IV and all other machines. Though, I believe she is excited to bring her little bundle of joy home soon.
Feb
01
Posted by evan on
February 1, 2008
Evan is doing really well, he is doing well with the breast feeding, and to be a overall content little baby. Here he is holding mommy and daddy’s hands
