Whale bath! (Feb. 14)
One of these days we’ll write more about Lucas’s diagnosis but right now the little guy won’t let us – he’s doing too darn good to give us time to research or think much about the future. Today has been his best day yet since returning from the hospital, including a few hours hanging out wide awake with Tio Sha.
The highlight of the day, however, was his first ever “whale bath”. The day before Lucas went into the ER we got the shipment of a new baby bath from Diapers.com and the hype began… but we haven’t been able to pull it out until now, more than two weeks later. Lucas was so excited to finally explore his new bath that he forgave us for the extended wait, and we all concluded that its the best $19.99 we’ve spent (on plastic baby crap, at least). After 45 minutes sloshing around in the whale-shaped tub we pulled Lucas out and plopped him on the scale… and he weighed in at a hefty 13 lbs. 4 ounces, meaning he’s gained nearly 2 pounds since late January! All that despite the puking, dehydration and extended hospital stay…
Here’s his latest video of bathing fun, and in addition to the amazing underwater kicking check out how much noise he’s making – more vocalizing than we’ve ever heard before :)
Comments (15)
Allison
February 21st, 2010 at 4:56 pm
I can’t believe how big he has gotten :) It’s so great to see him kicking those legs and making happy noises!
I read about you guys finding out his diagnosis. I know you must be very overwhelmed, but also a bit relieved to finally have some answers.
Lucas couldn’t ask for better parents :) I love reading about his progress!
Nadine
February 15th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
What a lovely video! Pure joy! Love to you all, Nadine
Jennifer Ciplet
February 15th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Yay, Lucas! Glad you’re home and kickin’, kickin’, kickin’! And getting so big!!
Love,
Jenn, Dave and Eliza June
sheeva
February 15th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Fun bath Lucas! Ellie was so excited to see a video of Madden’s cousin (her idol….).
We are so happy you are home!
xo
Ellie, Brook, and Sheeva
Megan Hanson
February 15th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Have you blown bubbles for him? Could you blow him some bubbles and a balloon hat for him for his 6th birthday and take a picture for me! I’m so in love with the big boy he is becoming!
Max
February 15th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
OMG soooo cute! He’s kicking and singing up a storm!
ashley
February 15th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
WOW! Look at those kicking feet!!! Madden and I are watching and squealing w/delight! It is so fun to hear his little noises as well. Looks like you all will have a lot of baths in your future:)
xo
Ashley and Madden
tom
February 15th, 2010 at 9:42 am
so cute. yeah whale bath!!!
Erin Fulham
February 15th, 2010 at 7:38 am
Looks like Lucas is a water baby! I completely agree with him. Love to all.
Judi Beck
February 14th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
It looks like Lucas is practicing for swimming with his cousins in our pool in Seattle! We can’t wait!
sammie & Dan
February 14th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
Adorable — love the whale song he was singing! This guy is gonna surprise all of us — mark my word!
Amy (WHC)
February 14th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Hey Guys!! Looks like we have a future swimmer on our hands! So glad to see your back to your wiggly self little man:)
Laura M
February 14th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Yay, Lucas! Looks like a whale of a good time. Keep on kickin’!
Cassie
February 14th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
He looks great! Clearly it’s time for him to take advantage of the newly heated East Potomac pool, maybe you’ll run into Adrian Fenty again! Hope you’ve safely shoveled out after the blizzards and hope to see you soon.
Mary G
February 14th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
Sooooo cute! I love hearing his sweet voice, watching the enthusiastic leg and arm movements, and hearing the joy in your voices too. This baby Lucas sure loves water! And we all sure love you three. We send lots of hugs and cheers for the continually inspiring way you make your way through the maze of challenges and magical moments that surround Lucas.
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