. I'm thinking it'll suck some serious red and green Christmas ass, but who cares? A film with the babies is a marvelous thing indeed.) After that we're off to the doctor's, where I'm hoping the babies' weights are now out of the 2nd percentile. If you're like me and didn't have a clue what this percentile business is about, then basically this means my babies are working the anorexic chic angle of things, despite the vast quantity of food they consume.
The Kate Moss look is so over.
I'm hoping they've gained some weight and can hit at least the 5th percentile, because nothing is more satisfying in life than thinking your children are aiming for average, yes?
Nick and Nora also get their first vaccinations.
I'm bracing myself for the onslaught of tears (both theirs and mine).
I was asked for a picture of Nora smiling and I live only to serve. I managed to catch a shot of it yesterday - I had a brilliant morning with Nora, as Nick napped in between his morning feedings. Yesterday afternoon, Nora screamed the entire time in her crib so Nick and I hung out, ended world hunger, and solved the case of where Jimmy Hoffa really is buried (I'd tell you, but then you wouldn't have that issue to keep you awake at night, wondering where he is.)
So here you go. My little girl, smiling. And I can tell you, the view is better face on. It takes your breath away.
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Beautiful! Ypu have a lovely morning and 'enjoy' the film!
You both look so happy here...hope Nora doesn't scream too much today.
{hugs}
Posted by: Suzie at December 06, 2007 10:05 AM (weSjv)
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My sons first vacines didn´t cause much damage. My wife wanted to hit the nurse who did it, but the "little monkey" almost didn´t cry at all.
Posted by: Miguel at December 06, 2007 10:39 AM (zgjhk)
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That look isn't only happiness- it seems to be love, if I ever saw such thing in my life.
Posted by: lily at December 06, 2007 10:46 AM (Y8m4l)
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The shots will definitely hurt you more. Oh, how I cried.
What a beautiful photo!
Posted by: Dotty at December 06, 2007 01:44 PM (KJE2B)
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Hope the vaccines go smooth; and yes, it is probably more painful for you as it is for them.
This picture speaks volumes!
Posted by: Teresa at December 06, 2007 02:05 PM (fLiWb)
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That picture is beautiful! My Nathan has his 2 month check up today as well, I too am afraid of the shots....
Good luck to yours!
Posted by: Christina at December 06, 2007 02:17 PM (cu+y1)
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Wonderful picture, thank you for sharing. I love your hair lately too! Awesome. Have a good time at the movies; I hope the doctor's visit isn't too traumatic for any of you.
Posted by: Lisa at December 06, 2007 02:21 PM (EcHBm)
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We always found that a dose of Tylenol just before going to the Dr's helped our kids during the vaccination years. We learned that lesson the hard way with our first, but the last two had a much easier time. Probably to late to be of much use for today.
Posted by: Matt at December 06, 2007 02:30 PM (/n9kT)
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Gorgeous pictures, you are an awesome mom which I knew you would be! Those are charmed babies to have you and you to have them! I am glad you are finding your way back to yourself, I am seeing spunkiness re-appear in your writing!
Posted by: Cheryl at December 06, 2007 04:01 PM (n3lCA)
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she's a keeper :-)
Hope the doc visit went well.
Posted by: caltechgirl at December 06, 2007 04:04 PM (/vgMZ)
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Thanks for posting that pic, Helen. Boy, are all y'all ever GORGEOUS. Anyway, in reference to your flickr comment: as far as I'm concerned, being a Mommy IS a feminist act (especially nowadays!) Besides, feminist is in your bones, I think--and it's certainly all over your writing. Happy Holidays to you all! And many, many hugs!
Posted by: Deb at December 06, 2007 04:25 PM (GOFVL)
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Gorgeous. I love the love you have for your children. It is the way it is supposed to be. {{{hugs}}}
Posted by: sue at December 06, 2007 05:05 PM (WbfZD)
Posted by: The other Amber at December 06, 2007 06:41 PM (zQE5D)
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That is absolutely beautiful, Helen.
Keep up the pictures!
Posted by: diamond dave at December 06, 2007 09:26 PM (gC3PJ)
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She is beyond beautiful. So are you!
Posted by: Erica at December 07, 2007 02:48 AM (D6tE/)
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Lovely picture, lovely little girl, Just super!
Posted by: Irene at December 07, 2007 03:18 AM (RL+iu)
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Oh, it IS precious to see you with her. Thanks for the pic, Helen, she IS beautiful.
Posted by: kenju at December 07, 2007 05:55 AM (TiGru)
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That's not what the percentile business is about.
If you take 100 full-term babies, some will be born small (say 2.5 kg), some will be born large (say 4.5 kg) and many will be somewhere in between.
All babies ought to grow at a steady rate, but the small babies will stay small in comparison with the large ones. All that matters is that they stay on track of the growth chart for their category or percentile.
Moving up a percentile (e.g. from 3 to 5) is possible, but moving from 3 to 50 is not.
That's how my midwife explained it to me.
Posted by: Lut C. at December 11, 2007 10:55 PM (WwaGm)
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