Des fonctionnaires

Because Nathan was born down in Palo Alto, in order to pick up a copy of his birth certificates Linda and Alex needed to drive all the way down to San Jose.

Three addresses and a short stop by the Governor's local office later, they had the paperwork they thought they needed.

Back to San Francisco they drove, happy in the completion of their task. And on to the local San Francisco city hall to get a stamp which would allow Nathan to get himself recognized as a baby by the French consulate in San Francisco.

It turns out that the "fonctionnaires" down in San Jose neglected to sign the papers that they gave to Alex and Linda. SOOOOO they jumped BACK in the car and drove to San Jose to fetch the signature.

Lots of driving made Linda and Alexandra none too happy. Nathan went through periods of discontent as well.

Nathan the California Kid

Tummy time

Bye bye Mini, hello Audi

After trying bravely for a month to cram all the stuff she had to take with her (including Nathan) into her beloved little Mini, Alex finally admitted that, perhaps, a larger car might be advisable.

Sam found a lovely used Audi A3 on the internet and invited Alex to come down "just to see it."

Yada yada yada Alex now has a "new to her" Audi A3!

9 lbs, 0 oz

So Nathan has been a little... er... gassy lately. And he's having trouble getting to sleep because of cramps. Alex, obviously, is nervous that he's not getting enough to eat because of his condition so she made an appointment to see Dr. Sollod.

It seems that Nathan suffers from "sloppy suck." And Alex unwittingly exacerbates the problem with "over-active let down." Sort of like when you're drinking a glass of icewater with all the ice stuck to the bottom of the glass, and then all of a sudden the ice breaks free and pushes a bunch of water towards your face.

Needless to say the combination of these two conditions are making Nathan a bit uncomfortable, but look at his weight! Apparently it isn't affecting his growth.

Go Team Fell!

Nathan hits the town in high-style...

...and sleeps right through it! We went to Muir Woods to walk around (thanks to Karyn and Dave for the unlimited year-long membership!) and tired the little guy out, then headed to Mill Valley (thanks Lois for the introduction) for a little lunch.

Nathan was happy to get out of the house, and slept like a baby for most of the time.

What? I suppose your hair is perfect when you wake up?

Nathan's Bath

Nathan had his first "post-brit milah" bath today. At first he seemed a little annoyed at the whole "wet" thing, and held on to Mamie Linda's hand extremely strongly in order to keep himself from drowning (we were being careful not to let that happen, too).

Ultimately though he seemed to enjoy himself...

Post-Brit Milah Festivities

Alex's mom and dad, and Sam's mom, sister, niece, and aunt/uncle stayed in town for a few days to soak up the sun in San Francisco (and to spend a little time with Nathan, for sure).

Alex and Sam spent a lot of time sleeping and taking care of Nathan (in between eating a lot and hanging out with family.)

Nathan's Brit Milah

8 days after Nathan was born we held a Brit Milah ceremony at our house with our closest family and friends attending. Rabbi Chanan Feld joined us to officiate.

Robert was feeling a little "under the weather" so to protect Nathan from any cross-infection, he put on a surgical mask.

It was great to have an occasion to have all the local (and some remote) family gather in order to celebrate. Alex and Linda spent the better part of three weeks prior cooking and preparing for a very lovely event.

Nathan made it through the ceremony with aplomb... then he retired to his room for 6 hours to sleep off all the wine!

6 lbs, 9 oz

Our first pediatrician visit (Dr. Sollod) came and went with little fanfare (except the humongous poop that Nathan made in his diaper just before the doctor came in... the diaper which then inexplicably made it into the garbage can written "No Diapers, Please.")

Dr. Sollod, your new patients the Fells have arrived!