Monthly Archives: May 2004

Recovery Week

Posted on May 23, 2004 by benmac

The Trixie Update is going on a break until next Monday. Last week really took its toll on us. The vomiting wasn’t such a big deal, but the lack of sleep was devastating. Plus Jenn has been on call and … Continue reading →

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V is for Vomit

Posted on May 20, 2004 by benmac

We’ve had a little throwing up problem lately. As documented in last Tuesday’s Pedialyte entry, Trixie threw up for the first time in many, many months. Now just a week later, she did it again. There’s no need to rehash … Continue reading →

Posted in Behavior, Food | 25 Comments

New Poll

Posted on May 19, 2004 by benmac

It can be tough to decide on a baby name. How did you end up making your decision? Let us know in the new TTU poll (to your left under ‘Latest TTU Comments’.) How did you pick your baby name? … Continue reading →

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Well, then how about…

Posted on May 19, 2004 by benmac

Or You’re Going to Call Your Baby What? (Part 2) I don’t recall exactly how we were drawn to Beatrix. Part of it was because it’s an older name. According to the Social Security Administration’s Popular Baby Names database, Beatrice … Continue reading →

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What do you think about…

Posted on May 18, 2004 by benmac

Or You’re Going to Call Your Baby What? (Part 1) About this time last year, we started to get serious about the whole baby name thing. We had a great list for boys, but let’s face it, Jenn was not … Continue reading →

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Trixie Telemetry Update

Posted on May 14, 2004 by benmac

This is probably going to be the last post I make on TTU about Trixie Telemetry because… I am happy to announce that we have created a new web site to answer questions and keep you informed as we continue … Continue reading →

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Pedialyte – when hummingbirds need a pick-me-up

Posted on May 12, 2004 by benmac

The advertising on the box says to use Pedialyte instead of sports drinks or juices to replace lost fluids in sick children. I’m surprised this line of thinking hasn’t been picked up outside of the dehydrated baby market. Pedialyte should … Continue reading →

Posted in Day-to-Day Minutiae, Food | 14 Comments

On to 2005, 2006, 2007…. sigh

Posted on May 11, 2004 by benmac

Our disposable diaper history ends in 2004 and I have to say that I’m glad it’s over. I still think the concept was fun and the actual history extremely interesting, but researching the topic took way too much time. I’m … Continue reading →

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2,000

Posted on May 11, 2004 by benmac

That’s a lot of diapers. I’m still shocked when I step back and think about the total number she has gone through. It’s depressing.

Posted in Diapers, Metrics, Milestones | 1 Comment

We're doing fine

Posted on May 6, 2004 by benmac

Trixie is going apeshit bonkers. She and I have been on our own for the last 36 hours because Jenn is at a 2-day conference. It’s terrible. Six o’clock rolls around and there’s no hand-off. I don’t know who’s been … Continue reading →

Posted in Day-to-Day Minutiae | 17 Comments