Truman Mark Thomas Green entered the world on March 7th weighing in at 8 lbs. 11 oz. and 21 inches long. His mother followed in my steps having a c-section. It didn't take much to get me on a plane bound for New York to come help with this new little bundle. He's our 7th Grandchild.
He's a gift straight from Heaven. My favorite thing, cuddling my grandchildren.
Do I look happy? Because I am to so tickled to hold my new Grandson. We even color coordinated... Green of course!
This is three generations on his blessing day.. Doug was planning to attend, but his flight was full and he was grounded. He was sorely missed.
What a great family!!
Isn't she the perfect mom? She's a natural. What a joy to see my Liz as a beautiful happy mom.
Truman in his new "Ergo" taking a walk with Nanna on the campus of Columbia University on the way home from his doctors appointment. We're playing peek a boo.
Who could be luckier than me?
I did learn some new tricks from a video entitled "The Happiest Baby on the block" by Dr. Harvey Karp. His 5 S's for soothing a crying baby are.
1. Swaddle the baby tightly (they've been used to tight quarters and feel more secure)
2. turn the baby on it's side and hold it securely (over your knees is ideal). This is reflex that works wonders.
3. make a shh'ing noise to imitate the noise in the womb.
4. swing the baby gently helps calm them down, and he recommends using swings to keep
them happy once they've been settled down. He also very gently giggles their head as he's holding the baby on it's side and the head is in his hand. (very gently).
5. sucking, give them a Binky and giggle it a bit to help them develop the muscles to keep it
in their mouth.
Liz and I watched his video yesterday and saw him sooth and settle baby after baby. Doug
has always had the knack, and without being given instructions instinctively knew all the steps and used them to get our children settled down. I married a genius!!
Alas I must go home tomorrow.. Do you think I could smuggle him home?
I'm glad I'll have Henry to greet me at home.
