Almost 6 weeks Old

Jan. 14 + 7 = 21; +7 = 28; + 7 = Feb. 4 + 7 = 11; + 7 = 18; + 7 = 25.

So, it looks like tomorrow Petra will be 6 weeks old. Natasha and her mom took Petra to the doctor, today. She weighs like 10 lbs. 3 ozs. and is 23 inches long, I think.

Our Ukrainian parents have been with us for 1 week, now. They haven't really done much, except hang-out around the house. It's really too cold to do much. Last Saturday, Raya went shopping with Natasha. On Sunday, I took Volodymyr to Wal-Mart.

Basically, we're just laying low, and waiting for the weather to warm-up. I'd like to go on a camping trip.

Today was the first time Natasha and I left Petra at home, with her grandma and grandpa (Babusiya and Didyuc).

O.k., not much more to say. I'll upload some pictures...

4 weeks old

January 14 + 7 =21; + 7 = 28; + 7 = February 4; + 7 = 11

Today is February 12. So, Petra has been with us for 4 weeks, now. 1 month! Where does the time go? Petra's growing more and more each day... Natasha's feeding her sooo much!

We took Petra to the Pediatrician, for a check-up this past Monday. I think she weighed 9 pounds 3 or 4 ounces. The doctor said she's growing at the correct pace. About 0.43 ounces a day, or something. Anything more than 0.25 ounces is normal.

Petra's Ukrainian grandparents will be here in 5 days! They're flying in on Tuesday night! I'm not sure what to expect.

Allright, take care. I'm sad to see more people have not voted on when Petra will roll-over... Also, Petra still has not smiled. Is that normal? I think Natasha's dad is going to be the one to make Petra smile, for the first time.

Later,
Kevin

Petra in Paper

An announcement of Petra's birth was in the newspaper, this past Thursday. (I actually wrote the little excerpt)...

We spoke with Natasha's Mom, today. She's counting the days (about 10 or 11 until she touches down in Washington D.C.)...

- Kevin

3 Week Anniversary

Petra is 3 weeks old, today. Born January 14 + 7 = 21 + 7 = 28 + 7 = February 4.

As expected, she's getting bigger everyday. Alot of sleeping and eating, and going to the bathroom. She does some exercises every now and then, and she has some relaxing periods where she just looks around...

Natasha is still recovering from the delivery. I guess it takes some time for your body to return to normal - after something that was living and growing inside you for 9 months decides to exit all of a sudden...

So, Natasha's parents will be here in 13 days!!! I hope they have a wonderful experience, visitin' Amerika!

Later,

Kevin