Putting Mommy and Daddy to Work

So it's funny how life changes as we get older, and especially of course, when children enter the picture. Not even a year ago, buying a deep freezer wasn't even on the radar for us. Didn't even cross the mind. So cut to this week as Bessie is producing more milk (that would be Colin's mommy - and I refer to her that way very endearingly - I swear!), we find ourselves not only recognizing that we NEED a deep freezer, but that we're actually EXCITED about getting one!? How old are we? And what does this say about us? Scary. Downright scary. Throw any cool factor out the window for the Hamps. And today we started the process of finding a pediatrician for our little man. The interviews have begun. Two practices knocked out today. One tomorrow. Two Friday. Gone are the days of looking up the nearest doctor in the yellow pages, or whichever one in your area takes your insurance. Oh no no no. It's about knowing you've found the right practice and the right doctor for your baby...and yes, it's also about the Hamps being a little neurotic too - I'm blaming that on Ania (who else?) - I think she's finally rubbing off on me after all these years ;-)
Now, onto our amazing little boy: he's in the midst of a really good run right now. He's tolerating his feedings much more, and they've increased the amount to 1.2 cc's every 3 hours (quadruple where he started). His weight came up again, this time to 674 grams! Not quite fatty-status, but he's trying :-) And now that he's starting to fill out some, he's already hooked up with some girlfriends (3 primary care nurses). So when these particular nurses are on their shifts, they will be soley assigned to Colin. This will help establish continuity of care and since these nurses will get to know Colin better, they'll be able to identify more quickly any changes he may experience (not feeling well, hungry, angry, poopy diaper, didn't get my morning coffee, etc). And for good measure, we're going to ask a 4th nurse to also be his primary. This nurse is of the male variety though. The only one at Presby ICN. But he's excellent. Even better than Gaylord Focker :-)
Lastly, Colin wanted me to send his love to all his "fans"! He said he may even allow daddy to put up a new picture of him in the next couple days so be on the lookout...