I need a few good (looking) people...

Majorly exciting things going on with the 8PP Store!  I've been putting a lot of work into this bad boy, and am really happy about what I have to show for it:

• There's about a dozen new designs, including Maternity wear for before you're showing, and oh-so-exclusive Paternity wear.  (Exclusive because, can you name another baby blog that sells paternity gear?  See?  Didn't think so.)
•  The store layout has been really revamped and streamlined, so it's a lot easier to find the products and designs you're searching for.
•  I'm also offering free design customization upon request.  Simply drop me a line over at the Contact Page (just be sure to leave a way I can contact you back, like an e-mail or phone number).

 And, for today through Sunday only, Printfection, the company which hosts the store, is having their massive birthday sale.  Enter the following coupon codes prior to check-out to save:

• PFBDAY$5 Save $5 off your subtotal of $25+
• PFBDAY$15 Save $15 off your subtotal of $50+
• PFBDAY$35 Save $35 off your subtotal of $100+

Lastly, as you might have inferred from the post title, I'm interested in finding a few people to model 8PP gear for pics for the store.  I can't offer much in monetary compensation, but I can pay you in internet fame and free swag.  (Which is way better than money, right?)  Again, hit me up at the Contact Page if you're interested.  I'm ideally looking for:

• One adult male, mid-20s to early-40s.
• One adult female, mid-20s to early-40s.
• One pregnant adult female, far enough along to be showing.
• One child, between the ages of 2 and 8 (preferably a girl).

Thank you so much to all who read for all your support.  You guys make this fun.

Breaking News: Giant Baby is still Giant

My son, the 8-pound preemie himself, had his 18-month check-up today. He scaled in at 31.2 pounds weight, 34.5" inches tall, and 51 cm head circumference. He was in the 95th percentile all the way across the board.

Which puts him at roughly the same size as the average 2 1/2 to 3-year-old.

So, it looks like his growth rate is not going to slack off any time soon. Which is cool, because Mommy likes the idea of retiring young to be supported by her professional athlete son.

But, as it turns out, apparently my kid is really smart, too. I'm not especially surprised; I figured he was bright. But they gave him an assessment at his pediatrician's and he scored in the 87th percentile on cognitive development and 95th on motor.

However, now that I've found out my kid is really advanced for his age, it makes me curious how he is doing in other, less easily measured areas of development. So I'm doing some assessing of my own...

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