Reino Hayes Becker

Reino Hayes Becker

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Month 4 - Dr Visit

I had my visit with Dr Laura for my second set of shots today for month 4. Momma didn't cry this time when I got the shots. Dr Laura was proud of me for having so many rolls on my legs. She says it helps when she gives me shots. I was rolling all over the place...it was hard for her to keep up with me! After my shots, Momma gave me a bottle and I fell asleep in her lap while Daddy got his physical.

My stats:

Height - 27 inches
Weight - 14.1 and a half lbs

We don't know what percentile I am b/c Dr Laura, Mommy and Daddy were too busy talking that they forgot to ask!

UPDATE - Dr Laura called and I am 95% in height and 33% in weight. Mom and Dad are panicking b/c I need a new car seat already. I am growing out of my infant car seat!

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Month 3 - My first trip

I took my first plane ride outside the womb! Momma took Daddy and I to St Louis on her first business trip after she returned to work. I had some major sniffles before we left, so Momma and Daddy took me to the Dr to make sure I could fly. Everything was fine, so I got on my first plane ride. It was a piece of cake! I got on and quickly fell asleep. No one complained about me being the crying baby! And lot's of people said how adorable I am!


When we got to StL, I met Auntie Hedder (Heather) and Jen. They are hoping to have a play partner for me someday soon! On Saturday we did a lot of relaxing b/c Momma wasn't feeling well. The Olympics started so we watched a lot of Olympics.





We went to dinner to celebrate Ms Jill's birthday and I finally got to meet my new buddy Dalton. He is a few months older than me and a little larger and a LOT more active! I also got to meet his nanny Ms Kyleigh. She ended up watching me while Momma worked during the week.

Auntie Hedder hosted a cook out so everyone could meet me. Mr Tom and Mr Jeff got me 2 cute outfits. Mr Tom played with me a lot! He even put me to sleep that night! I also met Ms Susie. She and Mr Tom played with me and made me laugh. While everyone was eating, I decided to show off my vocal abilities and decided to talk. Momma and Daddy said that was the first time I had really talked a lot, but it is definitely not the last. I continued to tell everyone I met all types of things!

I went to Ms Jill's house to play with Dalton and let Ms Kyleigh watch me on Monday. That night Momma and Daddy took me to meet Mr and Mrs Scott Terrill and they introduced me to another new friend Gavin. Gavin is even bigger than Dalton! I could learn a lot from him.

On Tuesday Momma took me to her old office and introduced me around to everyone she used to work with. I had to take a nap in Ms Lynell's arms. Momma said she was a grandma and had the special touch. Her grandchildren sure are lucky! I also met Ms Julie, Ms Danielle, Ms Sheri, Ms Pryal, Mr Mike, Mr Craig, Mr Andy, Ms Debbie, Mr Pete, Mr Bob, Mr Eric, Mr Rodney and many more. That night Momma said she was taking me to one of their favorite restaurants in StL - Olympia. We met Mr JohnnyMac. I tried to be good, but it was a long day and I got tired after a few hours. My parents really messed with my schedule!

Our last day in StL, I went back to play with Dalton. I did well on the plane with one melt down. Momma and Daddy said that it was OK b/c that was the time I always get tired. It was a late night. We didn't get home until after midnight. I was EXHAUSTED! I was so happy to get back to my bed and my bedtime friends that I didn't even fuss when Momma put me down. I just played in my crib and finally fell asleep!


STATE COUNT: New York - home state,
Maryland, Illinois and Missouri

Friday, August 1, 2008

Month 3 - Milestones

Momma finally caught me rolling over! She has known that I have been doing for for over a week, but she has never caught me herself! Daycare told her. Daddy saw me...and even Grandpa Becker saw me! So I did it for her last night! It's a lot of hard work! I still haven't figured out how to get my arm out from underneath me quickly, but after a few minutes, I can squirm myself free!

Momma calls me a "mover and a shaker!" At week 14, she thinks I am pretty advanced!

I am also getting very interested in things I can grab...especially if they can go in my mouth! Jill from StL had bought me a play mat that has lots of cool things for me to grab on to. It also plays music. I have had a lot of fun on that. Especially if Dad or Momma positions me in front of the mirror. I LOVE to watch myself, I am just so fascinating!

Although I am getting more mobile - I still like to be held! But I am getting better about being put somewhere where I can learn and explore!