Mommy and Daddy have been looking at me funny lately. They keep whispering something about me being even bigger than Adam and wearing clothes that Adam wore at 6 months. Mommy finally took me into the bathroom and weighed me in on the scale and I came out at a whopping 19 pounds. I am 15 weeks old and 19 pounds. My brother Adam was 18 pounds 5 ounces at 17 weeks. So, I have already surpassed him. Mommy is putting me in all of my Christmas clothes now so I can take advantage of them before I outgrow them. Oops! I'm just always so hungry!! I eat 6 oz bottles now and about a total of 30 oz a day.

I slept through the night twice this week (until 5:30 a.m.). The one problem with that is then I am awake and my parents have to play with me at the crack of dawn (actually there is no dawn..it's wintertime..it's just always dark).

Well, I'm packing my bags to head over to Nana and Grandpa's house to ring in this thing they call the "New Year." Mmmm...just the sound of that makes me hungry...

David

Hello everyone,

It's been awhile, but I figured it was time for me to say hello and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. This was my first Christmas and my first observation is that my brother Adam got three times the presents as me. AND Adam opened all of my presents and if they were good ones he would put them in his pile to play with. Oh just wait until next year brother Adam... We spent the day with Nana and Gpa Dobbs, Great Gma Shum, and Uncle Bryan and Aunt Kristin. It was a lot of fun but I was wiped after the gift opening.

I can't wait until next year when I can eat all of the food everyone was flashing in front of me this year.

On that note, Merry Christmas to All and to All a Good Night!@

David

Well, I've been stuck with these people for 2.5 months now and I'm adapting well. I am outgrowing all of my clothes quickly and am jumping straight to the 6 month outfits. I barely even touched my 3 month outfits. Daddy keeps saying he's going to put me on a diet because my cheeks are overtaking my face and I am developing rolls on my arms and legs. My response is it's just more of me to love! Daddy looks at me shocked when I scarf down a 6 oz bottle, but hey he's the one that gave me the big boy Dobbs genes.

My favorite thing to do besides eating is smiling. Daddy can't get over the fact that anything will make me smile. A diaper change, picking me up, a simple hello. All of these things I find pleasing and will smile at. Sometimes mommy will notice I'm not sucking down my bottle anymore because I'm too busy smiling at her. I don't find this behaviour abnormal but my parents just aren't used to it because my brother adam would just glare at people at my age.

I had fun celebrating Thanksgiving and an early Christmas with the Karius'. Grandma Karius bought me some peek-a-boo books because Adam already ripped away the "surprise" out of all of his hand me down books. If I have to hear "Where's the baby?" one more time when the baby is staring at me on the page. And then Mommy will say, "there she is behind the blanket" but there's no blanket, just a ripped edge. That brother of mine! Thanks Grandma K for my own collection of books.

Well, I need to go eat something and smile at somebody.

XOXO,

David

Mommy is so proud of me these days. Forthe last 3 nights I have slept from 7:30 p.m. until about 3 a.m. Then I eat and go back to sleep until about 8 a.m. I've learned that I like it better this way because then when I get up the sun is shining and I get to play with my toys. Before mommy and daddy would just keep me in this baby straight jacket while I fussed and they would keep sticking me awake in my crib. Staring at a dark ceiling is SO boring! This is much better!

I went to the doctor and I am 14lbs 8 oz. I am in the 100th percentile! My brother Adam was 14lbs 10oz at 2 months so I'm catching up to that kid. He better not keep beating up on me because I may just end up surpassing him!! We'll see who has who in a headlock. I am about 75th percentile in height (24") and only 25th percentile in head size (keep your comments to yourself people)!

At the doctor's I was very dramatic. I would be happy and smiling one minute and then the doctor lady would stick something in my ear and I would scream as though it was the end of the world. As soon as she took it out I'd stop screaming immediately and just glare at her. I think she got my message. I very much did not enjoy my shots. When I get angry my face turns read and I have a "V" shape on my forehead that lights up bright red.

Well that's it for me for now. Nigh Nigh.

David

Why hello people. Now I know most of you are Adam fans that check in to see my status since I am now such an integral part of Adam's life. As you may tell by now you know a lot less about me than you did about Adam at this point in his life. Some say this is because I am the second born and Mom and Dad have less time to "blog" my life story. But, the truth is that I am much more mellow than my older brother who loves to be in the lime light and I prefer to be more modest about my many talents. My older brother on the other hand will brag about his ability to pick his nose and eat his boogers. Real clever that older brother of mine. However, I need to remind you all of my existence on occassion so I will give you a preview on what is going on in my world.

Mom and Dad have been getting a little tired of our "quality time" in the middle of the night so they are restricting me to a tougher schedule. The rule during the daytime is "No more than 2 hours of wakefulness." Then once it hits 7:30 mommy will say prayers with me and sing to me and then she puts me down whether I am awake or asleep.

The first night I cried for 20 minutes, then mom soothed me for 5 minutes, then I cried for 20 minutes, then mom fed me a bottle and then I was asleep and only got up twice to eat during the night.

The second night I cried for 20 minutes, then mom soothed me for 5 minutes, then I cried for 10 minutes and then I was asleep and only got up twice to eat during the night.

The third night I cried for 18 minutes and then I was asleep and only got up twice to eat during the night.

The fourth night I pouted for 3 minutes....I'll let you know what happens next.

Mom is celebrating. It looks like I'm finally getting to be predictable (or so she thinks.....)

I smile a lot these days and coo and even squeal in delight at times. It's nice that I can actually see things now.

Anyway, back to bed for me. I'll be getting up in a few hours for my midnight snack.

Nigh Nigh,

David

Hello Fans.

It's been awhile since you have all heard from me. The Fam has been keeping me busy with visitors, and the Woods wedding, and my first trip to Minnesota. It's been a fun first 7 weeks and now things are starting to calm down. Mommy went back to work this week and she is starting to put me on a strict schedule. She's doing this "2 hours of wakefulness rule." I'm doing my best to resist her rules...but I find myself drifting off to sleep before I can put up much of a fight. Mommy is happy that the schedule seems to be working like a charm. I am sleeping longer during the day which is equating to longer sleep stretches at night. This just doesn't make sense to me, but I'm too sleepy to fight it. I go to bed around 8 p.m. and wake up at 12:30 a.m. and around 4 a.m. Mommy still wishes for more sleep but at least this is more manageable.

I smile a little bit now. But, I've only really lit up for my Aunt Suzy. She cracks me up. I love my swaddle and my musical giraffe. Well, I think that's it for now. I'll keep you posted on my latest tricks.

Love,

David

I went to the doctor today with Adam. There are so many sick kids these days we had to sit in a wellness room to stay away from their yucky germs. Adam cried and cried the whole time at the doctor's office. I just slept. I guess Adam wasn't feeling very well today so he was extra cranky.

Anyway, I weighed in at 11 lbs. 4 oz. And I am now 22" long. I am in the 75th percentile for height and weight. I'm not as big as my big brother. But, I'm a hungry boy so I am working on it.

Last night I finally slept for a 3.5 hour stretch. I still don't sleep for long stretches but I just get up to eat and go back to sleep so the parents find it doable. I've been sleeping in my crib for the last two nights. I like having my own room. I like looking at the squares on the wall that Aunt Suzy painted.

Okay, I"m going to eat and then catch some shuteye.

David

I have now rolled over 15 times. When is this doctor lady going to believe that this is not a fluke. Adam is being decent to me. Pretty much he ignores me. I was screaming in the car seat next to him and all I got was a quick glare and then he stared out the window. I guess I 'll have to work harder to get on his nerves.

I had fun this weekend with Nana and Grandpa. Nana says that I am "Expressive." Mama calls it "Loud." Mama says I sound like a bear eating a goose when I eat. Dada says it sounds like a dying giraffe. I even got looks at church today. Man..it's nice to know everyone has such nice things to say about me. I tell them you just wait..one day you'll miss my baby noises.

Well, mama is hoping I sleep more than 3 hours straight tonight. We'll see!

Nigh Nigh!

David

I like to eat. I like to sleep. I poop a lot. I still haven't slept for more than 3 hours straight but mama appreciates the predictability of my schedule (for now). I have a lot longer wakeful periods these days and I am starting to fuss at times where I'm not just hungry. Sometimes i just want someone to hang out with me. Mama is just happy that is not happening in the middle of the night yet. My bro is being decent to me. I just hate it when he feeds me old bottles. Oh well. It's the thought that counts.

David

Well, it looks like the tall guy is gone for a few days. I tried to convince him to take that brother of mine with him but he said both of us boys need our Mama. Mama did a good job getting both of us ready this morning. Adam played in the bathroom while Mama fed me. I hung out in the play pen while Mama changed, dressed and fed Adam. Mama puts both of us in her lap and scoots down the stairs on her bottom to get us both down the stairs at the same time. It looks silly but I suppose it's the safest way to go about it.

Well I'm hungry now. Time to scream for Mama.

David

I am almost two weeks old today and I have gotten used to the idea of living with these people for the next 18 years. Of course, dad keeps reminding me that he is changing the locks in 17 years and 50 weeks, so I guess the countdown has begun. My last doctor's appointment I weighed in at 8 lbs 10 oz.

Sunday was a big day for me. I was baptized! I had a lot of people show up to witness the event and we had sandwiches and cake back at my house to celebrate. I was sad to see everyone go at the end of the night but glad everyone could make it out. I gave Dad a rough time that night because I had slept so well during the day I wasn't very tired that night. Fortunately, mom had convinced dad to take the next day off so he could sleep in and catch up on his sleep.

Other big news is that I have rolled over a total of 6 times now. My parents know that this is just a fluke because babies can't really roll over until they are 3 or 4 months old, but I am making them start to wonder since I keep doing it over and over again.

Grandma Karius is leaving tomorrow. I am very sad to see her go, but I am excited that I get to see her again in a month when we make a trip to MN.

Well, that's all I have for now. I am enjoying the peace and quiet while my brother naps. He gets so whiny in the afternoons before his nap. I told him to man up.

Love you all,

David

Well, I survived my first week at home. I lost the rest of my umbilical cord last night. I am pooping regularly and often. And I am a very hungry boy most of the time. Mama can't get over how calm I am. I guess my brother Adam was very shifty and moved around all of the time and had to be swaddled to go to sleep. I lay very calmly and stretch occassionally. I like to be swaddled but it's not necessary for me to be able to fall asleep. I don't spit up much, but I make a lot of dirty diapers. Aunt Suzy has been a trooper changing me all of the time. Right now I go to sleep around 10 p.m., wake up around 1:30 a.m., go back to sleep around 3 a.m. and wake up again around 7:30 a.m. Mama is enjoying this schedule right now because she is getting a decent amount of sleep. She does make Dada get up occassionally to top me off with a bottle if she's really tired. Dada doesn't mind..that is once he actually wakes up to realize where he is and what mama just asked him to do. These parents are kind of slow in the middle of the night.

Okay, well I'm getting hungry. Time to harrass mama.

David

Well, I've survived the last 3 days in this crazy house with my Mom, Dad and brother Adam. Grandma Karius, Aunty Suzy and Nanny Lois have been around helping out my slacker parents. Last night I only got up once for mommy to feed me. She was so happy because she finally got a total of 6 hours of sleep. She can't complain though because daddy has been helping watch me at night and others help watch me during the day so mommy can sneak in a nap or two. I like to be swaddled. I don't like these pacifier thing they try to sneak in my mouth. It doesn't have any milk in it. My brother Adam has been really nice to me and he tries to show me how to use my toys. He likes to climb into my bouncy chair and play the music. He also likes to collapse my floor gym while I am laying under it.

Nana and Grandpa Dobbs and Great Grandma Shum came over last night with food for everybody. I enjoyed being held all night. Well it's time for me to sleep some more now.

*Yawn*

David

Well it looks like I am ready to go home today! Mama and I are doing very well and I am eating well so it looks like they'll be taking me home around 5. I"m going to give Mom and Dad a run for their money tonight because they've been shipping me off to the nursery in between feedings every night. This hospital business is okay but i'm ready to go home and see all of these "hand me downs" from my brother. I hope he didn't break everything before I get a chance to use it.

I'll keep everyone posted on how this family of mine is tending to my beck and calls.

Love,

David

Hello everyone my name is David Gary Dobbs. I was born Sept. 16, 2009 at 8 Pounds 6 oz and
20 inches long.

Mommy just had another doctor's appointment. She is not dialated, my head is still high and she is 50% effaced. I'm probably not coming until the 20th but Mom and Dad are okay with that. Adam says he's okay with waiting even longer.

See you all soon!

Bob

Well, it's official! The P's finally snooped and found out that I am OBVIOUSLY a boy! Mama told the doctor at her appointment on Friday that she hadn't felt me moving quite as much as usual. (Well, duh mama it's because I'm wedged into this uterus like a can of sardines). Anyway, the doctor's machine was broken so they wanted mama and dada to go to the hospital and get everything checked out. This included a monitor, which I was sleepy for that hour so i guess I didn't pass that test. So, then they wanted to follow it up with an ultrasound test. I passed this test with flying colors and Mama and Dada decided who cares about waiting and they found out I was a boy. Good thing. I was worried that Mama was going to take me home in a pink outfit or something. Pink is NOT for boys. I don't care what these metrosexual males are telling you these days.

My name will not be announced until my birthday which is planned for 9/20. Until then I shall continue to carry on the family name of Bob Rob Dobbs.

Love,

Bob

Mommy and I went to the doctor today and everything looked good. I am 36.5 weeks now. The doctor told mommy that she would be okay with setting an induction date because she thiinks I will be a big baby. So, the date is 9/20. Mommy and daddy are very excited to have a set date that I will be here by. Adam is not quite as excited, but he'll learn to love me. So, get ready everyone. Just a few more weeks.

Yeah! I'm 34 weeks old now. I'm about 4.5 lbs and 18 inches long. My heart rate has consistently been in the 150s and mama is doing well also. I move around a lot although there isn't a lot of room to do so. Mama thinks I'm all curled up in a ball right in the middle of her belly.

Adam and I were busy tormenting mama last weekend when dada was away in St. Louis. I was laying on mama's spine in just a way that made it hard for her to walk. Adam was extremely cranky because he was sick and teething and wanted mama to carry him everywhere. Poor mama was trying to carry two babies at the same time and we were both beating her up. We were all very happy to see dada come home on Sunday.

Well, I'll keep you all posted on my progress. Mama will be having weekly doctor's appointments now. The time is a coming!!!

Baby #2

*Stretch* *Yawn* It's getting awfully cramped in here, so I like to tuck my feet in right under mommy's ribs and then stretch so my head pushes on her bladder. That bladder sure is soft and cushy. Mommy and I went to the doctor last week and we both were cleared with a clean bill of health. I have a strong heartbeat, my head is down and I'm about 4 lbs now. Mommy's been doing a lot of walking lately because she keeps taking me on a train with her into the City. Mommy is working really hard these days and I'm making sure to exhaust her so she's asleep as soon as she hits her pillow.

I can't wait to meet everyone in a few weeks. Especially that brother of mine. I have a few tricks up my sleeve for him...

Baby #2