Lights, Camera, Action!

And here are the latest Zach Khan videos --complete with Dada and Dadi (paternal grandpa and grandma) cameos!

Zach looking around. With potentially chapped lips.
Dadi is officially comfortable.
My dad continues his tradition of waking up sleeping children. (Instant flashback to my teen years.)

Meet the Grandparents

My parents have been pretty anxious to see the little tyke (understandably), and they've come up for a visit. My mom is here for an extended bit, but my dad is only here for the weekend.

Both days were spent hanging out with Zach at the hospital. Em is a bit tuckered out, but continues to take care of herself, though I imagine she could do with a really good night's sleep.

Here are some pictures, and I'll upload the videos soon.

I don't think my mom let him out of her grip for a second. Dad will need to wait for the next trip to get to hold him!

Coming Attractions

I've been remiss in my posting duties lately, but there hasn't been much new to report. Emily has continued to work on convincing her body that it's as well as she'd like it to be (with mixed success). The fevers continue to be a regular nuisance, but mostly she feels much better.

She and Obi are busy with daily visits to the hospital--which confirm that Zach is continuing to grow as he should. Personally, I am impatient for the stage that he comes home and I can commence with making a total fool out of myself with the cooing and the weird faces.

My parents are in town and thus a barrage of photos and videos are upcoming. I don't think either one of them had exhaled until they actually got to see both Zach and Emily with their own eyes. My mom consoled herself with buying half the baby-clothes department from Macy's. (I'm told the other half is back in LA, primed for the next visit.)

I'm busy with hosting duties this weekend, but hope to post all the goodies very soon.

Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'

For newborn babies, getting all kinds of sensory input is a key part of development. Obi and Emily are going to the NICU every day to give Zach some TLC. From my very limited knowledge on newborns, the sensation of being touched is very key.

I know Emily is glad to be home, and also glad to be getting some New Parent classes at the hospital. As rough of a time she's had, she really looks terrific. Skin all glow-y and vibrant.

Emily's temperature rises and drops, but she is a pretty model patient. She is taking good care of herself and doing everything necessary to return to full strength.

If a picture is worth a 1000 words, I'm not sure what a video would net. That said, here are four new ones of Zach, being his charming self.

These are all about 2.5MB, so you may want to right-click and save for a smoother viewing.

Zach with Dad
Zach with Mom
Wriggling Zach
Making Noise

Supporting Cast

And here's a picture of Emily's mom --who has been camped out at Casa Khan, helping as needed. I think this is a very sweet shot of her.



And one of me, having a glorious time with Sam, Best Dog EVER!

Zach Khan, Superstar!

Closeup


Well, I wasn't expecting that!


Hmm. I wonder what's for lunch today.


Time for a nap.


Zach's version of the Macarena.

Rare Footage of Mama Emily

Isn't her profile remarkably chiseled?