So, it’s official. I’m a dad. Lots of topics to cover further down the road. At that time, I'll recap some of the craziness of the actual big day. And, I’m going to interview a few of my friends who are (relatively) new dads. Pick their brains for some observations and advice. In the meantime, here are some ramblings from my first couple days.
I’m sure every dad thinks this. But my little girl is pretty special. Truth be told, I’ve always thought newborns are pretty ugly. I was planning to post a picture of her and joke that – being bald with no teeth – she looks just like my Grandpa Hertel. But, then she came out with inch-plus-long hair and looked cute as hell. I had to Google pictures of newborns to see if I was incredibly bias (and see if all babies, not just mine, are cute) or if my girl actually is amazingly beautiful. The answer? Both. The nurses and doctors said a healthy baby will produce 2 poopy diapers the day after birth. That indicates that she is eating and digesting well. Any more than that is simply overachieving. Zoey was eating so well and moved from fetus to newborn pooping stages so quickly that she crapped like 5 times in the first day. Awesome! Overachiever baby!…Although, that could get a little old when those craps start to be less “cute” and more“disgusting.” Not to mention the diaper costs. Oh well...overachiever baby! We have this amazing picture where I was trying to capture Jen with the baby. The first one I took was good but I wanted to get one more at a different angle. At the exact moment I pulled the trigger for that second photo, Zoey unleashed this monster fart (and crap). The resulting picture perfectly captured Jen’s wide-eyed bewilderment. When you talk about a dog or a horse, you always talk about their disposition. How they are in relation to others around them. Zoey is pretty fantastic. She’s a happy-go-lucky little peanut. Granted, I know she’s still in the sleepy newborn stage, but she’s been mostly amazing thus far. Good sleeper. Good eating. And, super relaxed when she is awake. The pediatrician checked her the day after she was born and did this neck test thing. She said she’s never seen a newborn hold her head up that long on her own. They probably say something to that effect to all parents so they feel good about their kid. I don’t care. My girl has super strength! Then, got her home last night. On the changing table she kept rolling onto her side. Are kids that aren’t even 2 days old supposed to be able to do that? I guess some do. Still pretty sweet, though. Most don't. Overachiever baby! Anyway, check in later if you want to catch a few new-dad stories and revelations.
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Tonia McBride
8/4/2012 04:27:07 am
She's a cutey, Travis!
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Kisha Loewen
8/4/2012 04:58:26 am
Lol love it!! Congratulations to you both on your new little over achiever! She is adorable! Can't wait to read more :-)
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melinda
8/4/2012 06:18:25 am
So great to see your post. We are so happy you are in love. Keep up the good work dada.
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Denise Gorsline
8/4/2012 06:55:23 am
Very happy for you, baby, and mom!
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