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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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4 Weeks

Wow can't believe I haven't updated in so long. Guess you can tell I had a busy week. Good nights and bad nights as far getting Mister Keegan to sleep comfortably. I wish I could figure out the key to whatever gives him so much gas.
He made his public debut yesterday to much critical acclaim. My friend Erica got married in Boston. We brought Keegan down to stay in the hotel and be watched by my mom. My college friends were in from all over so we used one of their rooms. Using a combination of me nursing and stored milk I pumped all week, we managed to cover his feedings. The reception was right in the hotel so I could go up and down to check on him. It wasn't as hard as I was anticipating and we were so glad we could attend. Of course everything was beautiful and I had fun catching up with everyone. But we were so exhausted on the drive home because it was way past all of our bedtimes. I think "baby fever" has sufficiently rubbed off on my friends and I am expecting some pregnancies to be announced this year.
Keegan is amazingly four weeks old today. He has put on some fat around his face and legs. He still eats like nobody's business. I wonder when he'll stop needing to be fed every two hours. He can see faces and likes to just stare at you. He is also starting to pick up sounds like singing or baby talk or a rattle. But he isn't able to really respond yet.

Here he is today. Duck booties courtesy of Aunt Erika.

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So glad to hear that you had a great time at the wedding. I can't believe how big he has gotten. He is really putting on the weight and that is great. Have a great night.

Shared by steph at February 22, 2004 6:46 PM

He is just adorable! I'm glad you had such a good time at your friend's wedding. Have a great week. *Hugs*

Shared by Annie at February 22, 2004 6:49 PM

He is so so so so so cute!!!!!

Noah nursed every two hours for about forever. I think he was unusual that way since my friend's baby cut back on nursing every couple of hours when she was about six months old. Babies vary so much though. 'Course Keegan is due to hit another growth spurt here in a couple of weeks, right? I know that right after a growth spurt, Noah would stretch his feedings out a bit. :)

Shared by Dawn at February 22, 2004 8:18 PM

Alisa, he is so beautiful. AWWW! I want to hug and smell him.

I had a dream about you last night. I can't remember what exactly but it involved a few other bloggers and my inability to BF, lol. It was weird!

Shared by Eden at February 22, 2004 11:19 PM

He is simply precious! Those slippers are adorable! I want to stick his feet in my mouth! Ok I know that sounds weird but I did it with my first. I just had to grab those feet and put those little toes in my mouth!

Shared by Jennah at February 23, 2004 1:57 AM

He's getting so big! I remember the eating every 2 hour thing.. my youngest ate like that for the first year of her life, but here's hoping that the feedings space out a little for ya!

Shared by Amy at February 23, 2004 10:53 AM

He's beautiful! Glad you're able to get out with him!

Shared by Tracy at February 24, 2004 12:02 PM

He's absolutely delicious in that little snoogly thing. Sounds like you had a great time at the wedding. it's good to know that there *is* life after baby! :)

Shared by anathea at February 25, 2004 1:22 AM









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