I love lazy weekends. Matt and I didn't get up until after noon today. Thankfully Patrick cooperated relatively well. Since then we've done nothing other than find lunch. Now Patrick is sleeping soundly on his daddy's belly. I think that's his favorite way to nap. It's so cute.
Last night we took Patrick on one of his first outings. Because of his prematurity, he is at an increased risk for a serious, very contagious respiratory virus. We had been advised to keep him away from crowds of people to decrease the risk that he catches it. At the last doctor's appointment, however, the doctor amended the advice because of how well he is doing. Patrick can go out as long as he isn't around lots of little kids or people who are obviously sick. Since then he has gone to the grocery store with us, and last night Chili's.
My brother and his fiancee were in town for a few days for a convention, so they came over to hang out last night. We all went to get dessert after a relaxed dinner here. Matt and I finally felt ready enough to brave a restaurant without a take-out line with Patrick with us. It was definitely fun, but overwhelming. We have been out so little in the past few months that it doesn't take much. I felt like Patrick must feel when we overstimulate him: unsure of where to focus with all the activity, increasingly detached from that activity, and finally just zoned altogether. It was good to get out, but I think we'll have to stick with short trips for a while until Matt and I get used to it again. Patrick did just fine, though. He seemed to be enjoying himself thoroughly. It didn't hurt that people were awwing over him pretty constantly. He certainly likes being the center of attention!
Last night we took Patrick on one of his first outings. Because of his prematurity, he is at an increased risk for a serious, very contagious respiratory virus. We had been advised to keep him away from crowds of people to decrease the risk that he catches it. At the last doctor's appointment, however, the doctor amended the advice because of how well he is doing. Patrick can go out as long as he isn't around lots of little kids or people who are obviously sick. Since then he has gone to the grocery store with us, and last night Chili's.
My brother and his fiancee were in town for a few days for a convention, so they came over to hang out last night. We all went to get dessert after a relaxed dinner here. Matt and I finally felt ready enough to brave a restaurant without a take-out line with Patrick with us. It was definitely fun, but overwhelming. We have been out so little in the past few months that it doesn't take much. I felt like Patrick must feel when we overstimulate him: unsure of where to focus with all the activity, increasingly detached from that activity, and finally just zoned altogether. It was good to get out, but I think we'll have to stick with short trips for a while until Matt and I get used to it again. Patrick did just fine, though. He seemed to be enjoying himself thoroughly. It didn't hurt that people were awwing over him pretty constantly. He certainly likes being the center of attention!
Labels: Daddy, Feelings, Special Events/Outings
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Hi Kathy and Matt!
Jason and I love your blog!! Patrick is too cute and Audrey can't wait to meet him! Post more pictures!
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