Friday 28 December 2007

Lara smashes the 3kg barrier


Olga's just had a visit from the Health Worker, and Lara now weighs in at a whopping 3.16kg (6lbs 15oz), which is a relief as it means that she is feeding properly. We've found over the last 72 hours that her feeding isn't as regular as we thought it was. That doesn't mean it's not frequent, it's just not regular, every three hours lasting 20 minutes or so. Olga's been feeding Lara every two hours for 10 minutes, or sometimes at night every hour for just a few minutes at a time, then Lara falls asleep for another hour. This has led to some very broken nights, and we're trying a few different things to make sure at least one of us gets enough sleep. Part of the problem seems to be the air in the bedroom is very dry, even when we have the central heating off at night. We reckon getting a humidifier in there might help, so we're off to find in the sales this weekend.
Anyway, Lara's growing at a healthy rate, which is the main thing.

One of Olga's Christmas presents from me was a copy of 24 Season One. She's been wanting to watch 24 for months, and I've got Seasons Two and Three at home, but I'd lent Season One to someone who shall remain nameless, and it's been passed around Marlow to the point at which no-one knows who's got it. Steve Redgrave might have it by now. Anyway, I bought another copy, and this morning Olga and Lara sat down and watched episode one. Once she gets into it, that should be the last I'll hear from Olga until she finishes Season Three. Anyone who's watched 24 will know what I mean!
It's all hands to the pump tonight and tomorrow for the first visit by Grandma and Grandpa tomorrow afternoon. Only kidding Mum, we'll leave something for you to tidy up or iron when you get here, I know you like to help!! :-)

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