Where's the warning?

So I just fed Nathaniel. He happily slurped down 3+ ounces of nourishment, then started to drift off into sleep. It's a fairly common pattern, although we do have to keep an eye out for him deciding to spit up a little. That's why I had him next to me on the couch with his bib still on and a cloth diaper over his chest, ready to move quickly at the first sign.

He looked so peaceful. Then he opened his eyes and was looking at me. All very nice.

Then came the geyser.

No warning, no fussing, no sounds ... just a nice little fountain of spit up onto the side of his head, my arm, the pillow he was on and the couch itself. I moved quickly to wipe everything up, place him on his side on another diaper to catch any more spit up and remove the slip cover.

(I left for a little because he had the hiccups. He's done and I'm back).

Most times, his spit up is more of the dribbling out variety, which is easier to catch if you're prepared. I guess the lesson here is you're never as prepared as you might think you are.