On Friday, June 27th, we discovered that Fischer likes his swing--yay!!! It's even more super-duper that Daddy did a little "Spiering Engineering" and made it so the swing runs on plug-in electricity instead of expensive batteries. Thanks to Bright Beginnings, too, for the hand-me-down swing (they use smaller 'travel' swings in the classrooms, now). This is fabulous!
We have also been giving Fischer one bottle feeding daily for the last week or so. It gives me a chance to spend a little time away if I have to (like grocery shopping this past Saturday), and it gives the boys a chance to bond, too. At first it seemed like most of the milk went down his chin, but since, Fischer has really gotten the hang of it. He will polish off a 4 oz. bottle for Daddy if he's really starving and hollering, but otherwise, he kind of dilly-dallies, and it can take him an hour to drink it all (usually with some encouragement from Mom).
With breast- and bottle-feedings, Fischer sometimes has a hard time burping. This is particularly fun (note the sarcasm) in the middle of the night. We try anything and everything to calm him down: walking around, patting his back while he lays in all different positions, his swing, his carseat, his bouncy seat, etc. Eventually, there's either a burp, and all is right with the world again, or there's a little spit-up accompanied by some big hiccups. Either way, he is fine again eventually. The challenge is keeping your cool when he's going berserk--Joe and I are good at taking turns. This is the only thing that seems to make Fischer really cry--so he's still a good boy :)
We'd like to give a shout out to our German friend, Petra, who knitted Fischer's sweet purple booties. We received them as an Easter present when we were visiting Petra, her hubby Michel, and their twin 10-year-olds Kim and Tom this spring. Thanks!
In other news, on Thursday, June 26th, we got to show Fischer off at the annual Schroeder's Flowers employee picnic at Bay Beach. Joe's cousin Lisa finally got to meet him, and he rode in his stroller without his carseat. He seemed to enjoy the bumpy ride on the grass and lying flat was the way to go--the carseat is alright if he's riding, but when he's still, he prefers not to be so pent-up and strapped down.
On Saturday, June 28th, we went to the Weitzel's house for grilling out. Joess, George and Nina told us we can come and visit anytime we're in need of some air-conditioning! No need for it when we were over this last time, though. It had rained off and on all day, and was quite cool. We had a good dinner and visited for awhile. Our friend Steve was there, too. He brought some decadent cheesecake for dessert--yum!
You know, going into parenthood, I wasn't sure how our roles would turn out--seeing as how we planned to breastfeed. That meant that I'd be getting up throughout the night and generally be available at all times to feed the baby, and we'd both do diapers, playing with, bathing, and comforting the baby. Joe has really been great, though. He takes care of ME, too. He times Fischer's bottle feedings so that I can get a good nap. He makes me meals and will even feed me if I'm feeding Fischer when it's time to eat (I don't have a hand free). He reminds me that things like laundry and dishes don't take priority over taking care of myself (it's amazing how human a shower can make you feel!). So for all of this and his continuing verbal encouragement, I want to give Joe a gigantic trophy with "Awesome Husband and Dad" engraved in it! Thanks, Honey!!! I also give every parent credit--this is not an easy job, and that's with a content baby! I couldn't imagine how rough it would be if Fischer had health concerns or was otherwise a fussy baby. We are so blessed to be healthy and to have each other, not to mention all of the love and support we find around us in our families and our friends (our "chosen families"). Thanks, everyone!
In other news, on Thursday, June 26th, we got to show Fischer off at the annual Schroeder's Flowers employee picnic at Bay Beach. Joe's cousin Lisa finally got to meet him, and he rode in his stroller without his carseat. He seemed to enjoy the bumpy ride on the grass and lying flat was the way to go--the carseat is alright if he's riding, but when he's still, he prefers not to be so pent-up and strapped down.
On Saturday, June 28th, we went to the Weitzel's house for grilling out. Joess, George and Nina told us we can come and visit anytime we're in need of some air-conditioning! No need for it when we were over this last time, though. It had rained off and on all day, and was quite cool. We had a good dinner and visited for awhile. Our friend Steve was there, too. He brought some decadent cheesecake for dessert--yum!
You know, going into parenthood, I wasn't sure how our roles would turn out--seeing as how we planned to breastfeed. That meant that I'd be getting up throughout the night and generally be available at all times to feed the baby, and we'd both do diapers, playing with, bathing, and comforting the baby. Joe has really been great, though. He takes care of ME, too. He times Fischer's bottle feedings so that I can get a good nap. He makes me meals and will even feed me if I'm feeding Fischer when it's time to eat (I don't have a hand free). He reminds me that things like laundry and dishes don't take priority over taking care of myself (it's amazing how human a shower can make you feel!). So for all of this and his continuing verbal encouragement, I want to give Joe a gigantic trophy with "Awesome Husband and Dad" engraved in it! Thanks, Honey!!! I also give every parent credit--this is not an easy job, and that's with a content baby! I couldn't imagine how rough it would be if Fischer had health concerns or was otherwise a fussy baby. We are so blessed to be healthy and to have each other, not to mention all of the love and support we find around us in our families and our friends (our "chosen families"). Thanks, everyone!
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