In the Beginning...

Sat, 16 Nov 2002 21:00:00 -0500

After a wonderful wedding, Laci's parents were grateful for some time alone. After they shared a hot bubble bath, Laci was conceived.

Laci is Born

Sat, 19 Jul 2003 08:55:00 -0400

At 8:55 AM (Eastern Time), Laci Leanne Dezern was born at Shady Grove Hospital. While her cord was around her neck, the doctor was able to untangle her, and all went well. She came out weighing a light 5 pounds 13 ounces, and measured only 18 3/4 inches.

Laci's First Week

Sat, 26 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0400

Mommy and daddy were very excited to be new parents. Laci was a very tiny little baby and even the preemie clothes were too big for her. In that first week Laci enjoyed her play mat which was on the floor, she discovered it had a mirror and she rolled from her belly to her back to see herself.

The First Laugh

Sun, 14 Sep 2003 00:00:00 -0400

This evening, Laci was lying in her crib touching the toys she found around her. When she glanced at herself in the mirror, she laughed. Mommy and daddy were not far away and heard her; we rushed over to admire our sweetheart.

2 Month Check Up

Fri, 26 Sep 2003 13:44:16 -0400

At 2 months old Laci:

Weights 10lbs 15oz
Height 22 inches
Head Circumference 37.2 cm

Thanksgiving 2003

Mon, 17 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0500

Today, Laci tasted baby cereal for the first time. She was not very impressed...

4 Month Check Up

Tue, 25 Nov 2003 12:46:18 -0500

At 4 months old Laci:

weights                           13lbs 8oz (50%)
Height                              23 1/4 Inches (10 - 25 %)
Head Circumference    39 cm (5%)

Laci Speaks

Tue, 16 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0500

Today our little Laci said her first word! Her first word was Mama. We are very proud of her.

Christmas Eve 2003

Wed, 24 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0500

On Christmas Eve Laci enjoyed presents from her extended family. The part she liked the best was the wrapping and tissue paper. She would grab a hold of a piece and shake it over and over. She liked this part a lot.

Laci calls for Daddy

Thu, 25 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0500

Today, Laci gave Daddy the best possible Christmas present: She said "Da-da" for the very first time.

My Bottle!

Wed, 31 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0500

Tonight as mommy was rocking Laci with her evening bottle, Laci decided that she could hold it by herself. Laci put her two tiny little hands on the sides of the bottle and held it for approximately 1 minute. At that point she returned the job to mommy.

I Can Do It

Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0500

This morning as Laci sat in her infant swing, she sat up all by herself. The swing was in the recline position and Laci sat forward as she was swinging.

Peek-a-Boo

Mon, 02 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0500

For the first time, Laci enjoyed playing peek-a-boo. As she watched her mommy and daddy going through the motions it made her smile.

6 Month Old Check Up

Thu, 05 Feb 2004 12:49:07 -0500

At 6 months old Laci:

weights 16lbs 5 1/2 oz
Heights 24 1/2 inches
Head Circumference 41 cm

Tooth!

Mon, 15 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0500

Today Laci got her first tooth! It is on the bottom row, just left of center.