Milo and Luca: May 2011

Monday, May 30, 2011

Meal time

I’m proud to report that these two babies are true Phams. They love corn on the cob and can eat it as early as 7am. My parents will be touched to know that the acorn doesn’t fall far from the oak tree.

On top of gobbling his corn, Milo can squat like a Viet.

Look at his delicious belly.

Caterpillar corn

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Doctor appointments out the wazoo

Thursday: Lasik
Friday: Pediatrician
Saturday: Pediatric Urgent Care

I did it! Finally, after many years of yearning, I got Lasik surgery on my eyes. It was so quick. I got to see the doctor flip up my corneas. Surreal. And I got a whiff of my burning flesh for a split second. Gross. It is amazing to see this clear without glasses/contacts.

Luca was stumbling around like a drunk person. His body was still warm so Dominic kindly took him to the pediatrician while I watched Milo. It’s so easy having just one baby! I get singleton-envy every once in a while. I adore my baby boys–I just wish somethings were effortless (ha!). Luca passed with flying colors. I thought at the very least, he might have an ear infection, which would explain the fever. Nope. Nothing. Of course, we noticed these red splotchy marks on the side of his temple after the appointment.

On Saturday, Dominic and I butted heads, because I was starting to freak out about Luca’s rash which had spread to the back of his neck. Luca was scratching his head too. Dominic was on his way to watch his beloved Messi whoop up on Rooney and I guess this game was a big deal.

I was partly freaking out because we chose to be on a delayed immunization plan and also the thought of traveling with two infants to the doctor’s office terrified me. The rash had also spread to his entire stomach area and looked crazy freaky. I felt terrible thinking I put my babies at risk for not getting him that vaccine earlier. We drove to Hillsboro to the Pediatric Urgent Care and luckily Luca’s rash was a side effect of his fever. The friendly doctor said one good sign was when he pressed on the rash and it turned white. Also measles have a dark spot in the center. Whoosh! I couldn't imagine having two scratchy sick babies.

Cheerios nose ring

Milo sporting his first (and last) nose ring (Dominic’s idea).

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Baby Fever

I left work a little early to help Dominic with the babies. Luca-bear had a fever of 102.5º. When I got home, he was lethargic and cuddly—very different from my happy, mover-and-a-shaker little boy. His gaze was tired and lifeless. I gave him a warm bath and we cuddled until he fell asleep at 7:45pm. He jerked in his sleep while I kept sticking the stupid-ass thermometer in the fold of his neck. The numbers were all over the place and it took forever to get the reading. I’ve been googling “baby fever” (always prepare yourself when going on line—can of worms) trying to figure out what’s going on.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Random thought

A rare thing happened this morning. I woke up before the alarm went off. It could have been Ruby snoring in my ear. Or her straight-legged sticks jabbing me in the back. Or Portland’s bright sunlight finally showing up for Spring. Whatever the reason, I finally felt like I caught up on some sleep.

During the morning feed/playtime, I dreamily stared at Milo. When you have babies, you realize how quickly time moves and also how slow it can be when you wish for easier times. Weird, right? Milo reminded me of Elvis Perkin’s While You Were Sleeping. His face was different. A bit more plump. His hair was it’s usual feathery light, silky texture. But more of it. He was simply beautiful.

I told Dominic the other day, “They’re gorgeous. Just gorgeous.” He said, “Yeah, they’re prettier than we’ll ever be.” I married this man for his sense of humor.