New plan with a new toy

So to put a few ounces on little Live we've been doing all the recommended protocols: bumped up the formula, been vigilant with our feeding cycles, tracked her poo and pee (color, frequency, similarity to condiments - "Is it more mustard like or more like peanut butter?"). But today I got a new lens for my camera, and we're trying a new approach. They say the camera puts on 15 pounds, so I figure with all the pictures I'll be taking with this new toy, she should be at 150 pounds in a matter of minutes.

Shot with my new Canon 50mm 1.4. A real gem (both the lens and Livi of course)

Livi seems to be taking to it quite nicely. She loves the rich depth of field the lens provides, giving photos of her a soft, soothing texture and overall warm feeling inside (not unlike when she's all swaddled up like a burrito). Mom seems to dig it too.

Mom: "You're the cutest thing ever!" Livi: "No, you are."  Mom: "No, really, you are!"

Put on some pounds girl!

Happy birthday Livi! You are the ripe 'ole age of 1 week!  It seems like only yesterday when you were hanging out in Mom's belly. What a difference a week makes...

A mere 7 days ago!

 To celebrate this momentous occasion we took a walk on over to see our doctor for a check up. Good news is that Livi hasn't lost anymore weight. Bad news is that she hasn't gained any either. She's remained the same. She's been eating and pooping, so where are all those calories going? Our plan is to start bumping up formula to get her to put on a few more ounces. I thought girls don't become weight conscious until at least middle school! This is a bit early, don't you think Livi!


Life lesson #1 to Livi from her trying-not-to-stress-too-much Dad: You look fabulous! Don't worry about your baby fat, everyone gets it and it looks great on you (and will go away eventually). Society is trying to make you think that girls have to look a certain way and conform to certain stereotypical body images. Forget what Cosmo and Hollywood are trying to feed you and focus more on what your Mom and Dad are trying to feed you! We love you just the way you are. Big is beautiful - it just means that there is more of you to love. Subvert the dominant paradigm!

Family picnic in the backyard this afternoon

Baby burrito. Too bad we can't feed her a few real burritos yet. Someday soon.

So for your one-week birthday Livi, tonight we'll give you a special Similac cocktail (I call it Formula 1), and some extra desserts. Eat, drink, and then repeat.