The past few days has been like a roller coaster. Many fun days, some interesting experiences and lots and lots of learning curves.... oh and did I mention FUN days!? :)
Wednesday we had a good jolt from a 5.6 earthquake. That was the strongest shaker I have ever felt, the previous being 4.2, and let me tell you that there is a huge difference between those two sizes. Throughout the week Chris and I exchanged idea's and theories through an email thread discussing where the safest place is to hold up during an earthquake. The discussion goes back and forth with each of us quoting documentation, articles and training on the topic. What is interesting is the fact that Chris and I seem to be the only people aware that there are some safe area's to turn to. The many people I brought this subject to seemed to be quoting the typical documentation that we all were lectured on during high school, which was, dive under a table. Hmmm... take a look at your table at home.. any one, just pick one because you don't get to pick when the quake hits. Now looking at that table, do you think that table will save you? Do you think you'll be crushed under your hemidown coffee table or your Ikea
Thursday we learned that Caden's Bilirubin count (Jaundice) dropped to 11 points.. yee-haw! He & Mom are managing it very well by both staying healthy and eating well. As of today, Caden's yellowish in his eyes have transpired over to a hazy white color.
Friday I awoke around the 3am mark and as I rolled over in bed toward the commotion that woke me, all I saw were a bunch of tiny toes staring back at me. Caden was being fed by a very sleepy Mom. All I could do was support her in any needs and wants and when they were through they went back to sleep and Boone and I headed out for a walk. At 5:30 in the morning the air is slightly chilled at 49 degree's with no wind and nothing but the beautiful stars and planets shining under a Moonless morning.
On Saturday Caden received his first bath at home and seemed to not mind the water at all. Dad is hoping that maybe one day in the far future he could enjoy a surf session with his Son :)
Since Sunday Caden has become a bit fussy at times. We have been digging hard to figure out how to help him. What worked yesterday doesn't work today. Like the swaddle today consists of him needing two hands out where maybe two days earlier he was fine completely tucked in. I just got a call from Catherine and our friend Liz provided us some Mommy insight. Liz swaddled him tightly and he slept, with all digits tucked in. Go figure!
Catherine just weighed Caden and he is up to 7 lbs 11 ounces. No wonder he is fussy at times, the boy is growing beyond measures! LOL
