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The Nora Chronicles: Nine Months In

July 30, 2010 Fatherhood

Yesterday, Nora hit 9 months of age. It’s crazy to think that she’s now been outside of the womb longer than she was in, and even crazier to think her first birthday is just a blink of the eyes away. Here are the stats: Weight: 18 lbs 12 oz (50th percentile) Height: 28.75 inches (80th [...]

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The Nora Chronicles: Sleep and Fun

July 9, 2010 Fatherhood

I realized the other day that I haven’t written another edition of the Nora Chronicles in a couple of months. And it’s been quite a busy yet fun blur. Here’s an update: Nora is sleeping through the night (for the most part) After about six and a half months of not sleeping for longer than [...]

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Fatherhood: The Honeymoon is Over

May 6, 2010 Fatherhood

Being a new dad is a little bit like getting that new job (a little bit). At first, you’re nervous and excited. Everything is so new, and yet you (hopefully) fall in love with what you’re doing. Even after a couple of months, you’re pretty excited and pumped about your experience… after all, you’re still [...]

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The Nora Chronicles: The Sixth Month

April 30, 2010 Fatherhood

Nora hit six months of age yesterday, and what a whirlwind it has been. Before I dive into the meat of this post, since she had her six month appointment yesterday (with more shots to boot… poor girl), let’s lead off with the new vitals: Height: 27 inches (90th percentile) Weight: 14.5 pounds (25th percentile) [...]

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The Nora Chronicles: The Fifth Month

April 1, 2010 Fatherhood

Some of the parenting books out there say that during the fifth month, babies’ behaviors can change a bit. They can go a bit “weird.” That would be accurate assessment of Nora from the past month. Nora still hasn’t slept really through the night, and has also added to the mix fighting my wife or [...]

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