My Milkshakes Bringeth…
December 2, 2009 | Category: I'm a Momma, I'm The Rage's Momma
…this wee gentlefolk named Gage to the yard.
Today we celebrated his debut into society – first time out of the house and into a public building. First times strangers laid eyes on him. First time strangers complimented his handsomeness. First time a stranger touched him without asking me (not cool during flu season).
So what warranted this maiden voyage out of the house? His 1 week checkup of course!
Upon stripping him down to his dry diaper for the exam, a few observations were made:
1. He’s a big boy. Weighing in at 9lbs., 7 oz. he’s in the 77th percentile.
2. He’s a tall boy. Growing a 1/2 inch in 10 days brings his length to 21.5″ – putting him in the 80th percentile.
Which lead to more observations:
1. When discussing my pregnancy and Gage’s birth, the Dr. can’t hardly fathom how I can even stand up let alone walk around 10 days after I birthed him naturally. Apparently, when considering my size vs. his size, I’m a lucky girl.
2. The Dr. can’t believe he’s really my child. Given our past history with Birdie “Queen of the Freakishly Tiny”, this little guy is a tank. At this rate, he will out weigh his sister within the year.
Which lead to more questions:
1. How often do you nurse? Are you getting any sleep? Is he hooked up to the feedbag 24/7?
To answer – I’m actually getting tons of sleep considering the situation. If I didn’t wake him up to feed, he would sleep through the night. (seriously, knock on wood). The past few nights I’ve been getting him up around 4am, and that’s it.
Apparently – I don’t make milk.
I make fattypatatty milkshakes….
I could teach you – but I’d have to charge. (sorry 2005, you may have your song back now – I’m done with it).
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December 2nd, 2009 @ 2:56 am
I am so happy for you that things are going so well especially in the sleep department! That is awesome!!
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December 2nd, 2009 @ 3:09 am
Too Cute!! Great job on growing the tank!!! He is adorable! And I love your post as usual! You make me laugh out loud! Yeah for good milk makers, I have 2 myself…lol
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December 2nd, 2009 @ 3:26 am
He is so beautiful, Emily. Do you hear that sound? Hmm? That's the sound of my OVARIES QUIVERING.
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December 2nd, 2009 @ 3:31 am
"I make fattypatatty milkshakes…."
Oh! Can I borrow that… I'm feeling it real good over here too! I had to put my 12 week old in size 2 diapers. Charlotte didn't make it there until about 6 months old!
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December 2nd, 2009 @ 3:32 am
This is my dream- to birth naturally and make tons of milk. I haven't yet with two kids but DAMNIT i'll do it with the next one
Congratulations, mama. He's gorgeous and you are amazing!
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December 2nd, 2009 @ 3:59 am
He looks so much like your husband.. and you CRACK me up. You're always good for a laugh:)
He is an absolute doll! I am SO excited for you guys to have a little boy. He will melt your heart!
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December 2nd, 2009 @ 4:54 am
Whey do people think they can touch the wee ones without permission? I just don't get it. I mean I know they are super cute and all but really – HANDS OFF!!
He's a darling big boy!
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December 2nd, 2009 @ 1:47 pm
He is seriously cute! And he looks so much like your other kiddos. I can totally see the family resemblance. You guys sure know how to make 'em!
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December 2nd, 2009 @ 2:02 pm
YAY! He's so beautiful and perfect. I LOVE pudgy little breastfed babies.
And a NATURAL birth?! Oh my girl…impressive. Apparently things are a bit elastic "down there".
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December 2nd, 2009 @ 2:08 pm
both of my girls were very petite.
then came the boy child. the 8 pound PREMIE! (no joke! 4 weeks early!)
he was a total tank too. maybe it a boy thing.
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December 2nd, 2009 @ 4:23 pm
my best friend son who is a year younger than his sister out weighs her by about 10 pounds. He is a tank and she is so cute and petite.
Glad to hear that he is sleeping good and that you are feeling good.
I remember how I felt after giving birth to my 9#5ozer….altho it could be that not only was she huge she shot out of my nether reigons like a cannon!
Love those cheeks. Congrats again!
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December 2nd, 2009 @ 4:39 pm
WHAT a cutie!! Love those cheeks.
And does your docotr recommend waking the baby to feed, I never heard of that.
My girls were 9lb10oz, 9lb.10.8oz, 9lb15oz-and she had had two movements BEFORE they weighed her (hey, i want props) – all delivered naturally. Mackenna by C-section a mere 9lb.3oz. with the tiniest head of the lot- I actually am convinced I could have sneezed her out if given the chance.
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December 2nd, 2009 @ 4:57 pm
Cute post Emily! He is so adorable – can't wait to meet him! Let me know when a good time would be for you – misty and I would love to bring lunch or dinner over. Glad to hear you're getting some sleep too.
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December 2nd, 2009 @ 5:35 pm
kelis! you coulda gone ultra creative and mentioned on how your "lovely lady lumps" create milkshakes "that bring all the boys to the yard"
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December 2nd, 2009 @ 7:25 pm
He really is adorable! Isn't it a great feeling to know that you made those rolls? I loved knowing that. Nice work Mama!
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December 3rd, 2009 @ 3:27 am
You're kind of pretty much hysterical and I love you and your feedbags and your babies both big and small and freakishly tiny.
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December 3rd, 2009 @ 4:01 am
What a marvelous little man!
My 8lb 9 oz chunk was 13 lb at her 2 month checkup. Thanks for the milkshake line; now I'll have something to amuse the doctor at her 4-month weigh-in, which I expect to be just as impressive.
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December 3rd, 2009 @ 1:02 pm
My second daughter gained nearly 3 pounds in her first three weeks. I quipped to the doctor, "I must have heavy cream in there." Seeing as she was a wee 5lbs. 10oz. at birth I guess she and my boobs figured she needed fat fast!
He's a sweetie. Congrats!
ciao,
rpm
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December 3rd, 2009 @ 6:27 pm
May I have a nibble of his cheeks puhrettty please? Gracious you are blessed. Youngest princess = teeny weeny. Eldest Princess = bigger that Mr. Gage. Go figure.
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December 3rd, 2009 @ 8:18 pm
Oh my goodness he is PRECIOUS! I need to just drive on down there and see him in person already.
Steph
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December 3rd, 2009 @ 11:50 pm
It's such a good thing that I adore you and your feedbags and that ridiculously handsome baby, because 4AM? NOT FAIR.
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December 4th, 2009 @ 12:04 am
first time visitor to your blog.
and congratulations. he is a GORGEOUS baby!!
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December 4th, 2009 @ 2:11 am
oh, he's downright yummy!
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December 4th, 2009 @ 3:27 am
Oh,that face, that face! It's too much.
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December 4th, 2009 @ 3:33 am
CHUNKETH! oh what a boy!
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December 4th, 2009 @ 6:15 am
so. freaking. cute.
sounds like you're both doing awesome. 4am? win.
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December 8th, 2009 @ 3:06 am
I love it. He's a doll.
Our second son weighed 9 pounds, 8 ounces when we was born.
I LOVE ME SOME BIG BABY BOYS!!
Congrats. Reading this about made me start lactating.
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December 9th, 2009 @ 5:45 pm
you certainly do have a handsome little man!
Good job mama! I am impressed with the delivery! And wish all the best in your family's new journey!
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