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Alisa. 37. New Hampshire. Married for almost three years to this wonderful, funny, smart guy. Previously married. Went through in-vitro fertilization to have my five year old magical son Keegan. Stepmother to the charming Isabelle (6). Gushingly in love with our baby boy Harper(1). Policy Wonk and dreaded bureaucrat. Lover of fine cuisine, honeybees, truly romantic moments and the underdog.
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Curried Beef Short Ribs

Note: I found this was more realistically four servings.

Finishing this dish with lime zest and juice brightens its rich flavors.

Yield 6 servings (serving size: about 3 ounces ribs, 2/3 cup rice, and about 2 1/2 tablespoons sauce)

2 teaspoons canola oil
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Hanging In

It's me in the flesh. Still figuring out our routine around here. Thanks to everyone for all your wonderful comments and well wishes. I promise to answer back when I get the chance. Right now I am having to choose between posting and sleep. Sleep is winning most times. I will be putting up my birth story too sometime soon I hope.
Update on Keegan so far. We've had to go to the pediatrician's twice already. Nothing serious just some jaundice. Apparently very normal, especially for breastfed babies because it takes a while for enough milk to come in to flush out the natural bilirubin that the body creates. We had his levels checked Wed. night and then again on Thurs. They were already decreasing so no treatment should be needed. He just needs to eat and poop alot to clear it out.
Feeding has been interesting. He latches really well sometimes but doesn't stay awake long. The result is waking every hour for food and then only nursing for five to ten minutes. Ouch. Plus he doesn't go back to sleep, so we have to take turns holding him. Last night was really difficult with no rest, a major spitting up incident and me forgetting to cover his package so there was a peeing incident. Because of his circumcision we have extra care during diaper changes and it takes two people. Hopefully when that heals I won't have to wake Tom every time.

Weird stuff already:

-Having medical staff ask if I am Keegan's mother. (Wow ANYONE's mother).
-Using the phrase, "when I was pregnant."
-Waking up and realizing it's my baby I am caring for and it's forever.
-Watching Tom carrying his son who looks so much like him.

That's it from Baby Central for now. We're tired but loving our boy!

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great to see you update! sounds like all is going well. enjoy your time with baby Keegan!

Shared by liz at January 30, 2004 3:23 PM

Hey! So good to see you update:O) Was wondering about the three of yall.......Sounds like nursing is going well also:O) Take care!

Shared by Leslie at January 30, 2004 3:36 PM

Hope you get some sleep soon. I know how rough it can be in the beginning. Don't worry you won't have to wake Tom forever. Happy to see you update and don't worry about all of us we can wait till you get settled in.. Just love that baby.((Hugs))

Shared by Steph at January 30, 2004 3:41 PM

Sending the sleep vibes to you, Tom and Keegan. :) Congrats again!

Shared by skurdycat at January 30, 2004 3:46 PM

Noah was a sleepy baby, too (also from jaundice most likely caused by a long, difficult delivery -- sound familiar?) and that was awfully hard. Hang in there, mama! And hugs and kisses to everyone in your family but most for your beautiful boy!!!!!

Shared by Dawn at January 30, 2004 4:37 PM

I broke the rules with Isabelle and only breastfed for a month. It's funny..yesterday jeff turns to me and say..."You know what? That first month was HARD..." So....it does get a lot easier :) well...easier. I'm so glad you're having such a good experience...I did too...Our babies are our love.

Shared by Amytart at February 2, 2004 11:42 AM









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