Category Archives: Milestones

Judgement Day for Stella’s Vision, Part 1: Ophthalmology’s View

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

Well, on Friday morning, Stella and I made our way to Seattle Children’s ophthalmology department for her yearly exam. The high-level stats for those keeping score and not wanting to sift through a lengthy post: Clear improvement of stereoscopy, virtually … Continue reading →

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Quick VT note: TLC for Stella’s transitioning toes.

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

Stella’s toes are starting to relax. The yoked prism goggles continue to benefit her, but it’s created a small, surprising side effect. Turns out, her toes have been clenched so consistently for so long that the skin is actually having … Continue reading →

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Re-entering the ring: Stella the Spella!

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

Just a few small updates for now. Stella can spell her name and delights in doing so. I’m extremely proud of her, as you can imagine. I suspect she’ll start spelling other words soon. She’s making a habit of quickly … Continue reading →

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Hoo! Boo! And booyah, too!

Posted on November 1, 2010 by

Stella fell in love with Halloween. She said “Trick or Treat” and “Thank you” and “Happy Halloween” at all the right times. She noted and appreciated everyone else’s costumes, even the less impressive ones. Like the dad whose costume was … Continue reading →

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I cry more than the babies in “Babies”

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

I just watched Babies. Finally! And I cried a lot. Did anyone else have that reaction? Must be because I had severe anxiety from the moment Stella was born. Seeing sweet, simple moments from the four babies’ early months made … Continue reading →

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Stella’s weighty two-year check-up.

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

So Stella had her two-year check-up today. She received two shots, a delicious wooden tongue depressor, fabulous height and weight percentiles, and a small bit of forgivable misinformation. I’m not sure how I will broach the latter with the doctor, … Continue reading →

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Stella is two.

Posted on August 25, 2010 by

Stella turned two years old last week, during our beach vacation. She’s still singing happy birthday to herself, talking about birthday cake, and reminiscing about blowing out candles and good times with her “Happy Birthday balloon with smiley faces.” The … Continue reading →

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Baby got glasses.

Posted on May 24, 2010 by

I’m thrilled and proud to reveal Stella’s new look. Below you’ll find a selection of the bazillion photos I’ve taken since Friday morning, when we picked up Stella’s glasses. I love her beautiful frames, the TamTam by Lafont in Blue … Continue reading →

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Stella says.

Posted on May 13, 2010 by

“Slowly… slowly… very… slowly… creeps the… garden… snail!” She didn’t know I was watching her as she crept her fingers up her arm in snail-like fashion, the way I do when I sing this song to her. With extreme concentration … Continue reading →

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18 months

Posted on February 22, 2010 by

On Saturday, Stella demanded “more pie.” Then on Sunday, after spying the gleaming white Trophy Cupcake bakery box, she shouted “CUH-CAKES!” Today, she’s been crying out for “BAGEL!” I’d read in The Scientist in the Crib that “around 18 months” … Continue reading →

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