Easter is approaching and Ronan is all excited. He is looking forward to Easter eggs and Easter bunnies. :) I was searching for some good gifts for my kids. Amazon has a lot of trendy stuff. If you also are on a lookout to gift your near and dear ones, please check out these exciting stuff.
Showing posts with label baby development. Show all posts
Showing posts with label baby development. Show all posts
Ronan is responding to his name
There are so many things which a child learns when he is growing up. One among them is responding when someone calls out their name. Ronan started recognizing his own name. He has just completed 5 months. Whenever Ma, Pa or we call out his name, he turns around and smiles.
He has this cute gummy smile and what makes it even more cute is that it looks crooked as his face is chubby.
3 months old baby - Mama, mama, what is this?
Kids nowadays are really smart. They also have a very good sixth sense. They start understanding the outside world at a very tender age. Ronan completed 3 months and he already wants mama to tell him what is happening around. When I take him in the garden, he looks at the plants, birds, the blue sky as if to ask "Mama, please tell me what is this?"
When we go for a walk, he looks at the cars, motorbikes, cycles, buses and wonders what sounds are those? I repeat "whrooommm, brooooomm" and he stares at me. He looks at the neighbours cats and dogs and when I say "The dog says, bow-wow", "The cat says, meow-meow" , he looks at me and smiles.
Yes, Ronan is growing up fast. You can feel the difference and know that you have a budding individual who wanna make a mark for himself in this world.
How is your baby growing up? Isn't he or she inquisitive about the world? Does she/he ask you questions?
When we go for a walk, he looks at the cars, motorbikes, cycles, buses and wonders what sounds are those? I repeat "whrooommm, brooooomm" and he stares at me. He looks at the neighbours cats and dogs and when I say "The dog says, bow-wow", "The cat says, meow-meow" , he looks at me and smiles.
Yes, Ronan is growing up fast. You can feel the difference and know that you have a budding individual who wanna make a mark for himself in this world.
How is your baby growing up? Isn't he or she inquisitive about the world? Does she/he ask you questions?
Ronan smiled for the first time
Ronan smiled for the first time today. He is almost 2 months old now. Yesterday, we had been to my moms place to pay them a visit. He was studying the new environment. He met lots of new people and wanted them to carry him. He thoroughly enjoyed himself. When we came back home he was completely a changed kid. He started responding and smiling back.
Richie joined playschool
It is almost 3.5 months since Richie joined playschool in our native place. We can see tremendous change in him. He can sing a lot of nursery rhymes with proper pronounciation. His favourite songs are "Humpty, Dumpty sat on a wall, Jack and Jill, Johnny, Johnny yes papa, Incy Wincy Spider, ABCD song etc.". He also does picture coloring, paper craft, finger painting etc. He can recognize and read capital and small alphabets and numbers till 20. He can speak in long sentences with proper tense. He knows names of everyone in the family and sometimes calls us out with our names instead of mama and dada ;).
Sometimes he getz lazy to go to school, but once he is there he is lost in his world. He comes home happy and tells a lot of stories of school and what he has done.
Sometimes he getz lazy to go to school, but once he is there he is lost in his world. He comes home happy and tells a lot of stories of school and what he has done.
Our Second Baby - 9th month of pregnancy
OMG. I am already in the ninth month of my second pregnancy and I have hardly written anything of my second baby. In fact time passed so fast that even I did not have a breather to realise that the 8 months have already flewn by.
Richie has joined school and I was working too so I hardly got time to update my blogs.
Now I am on maternity leave and feels good to be back writing my blog.
Baby is growing well and moving a lot in the night. Even last week baby's head was in the transverse position and the doctor seemed a bit concerned. Usually babies drop down in the head down position between 32-34 weeks. But my baby seem to think differently. ;) Maybe does not want to follow the same trend as others.:) Today I can feel my baby has dropped down in the head down position and can feel the arms touching my sides.
Though I am having problems sleeping in the night, it is worth the wait.
Richie has joined school and I was working too so I hardly got time to update my blogs.
Now I am on maternity leave and feels good to be back writing my blog.
Baby is growing well and moving a lot in the night. Even last week baby's head was in the transverse position and the doctor seemed a bit concerned. Usually babies drop down in the head down position between 32-34 weeks. But my baby seem to think differently. ;) Maybe does not want to follow the same trend as others.:) Today I can feel my baby has dropped down in the head down position and can feel the arms touching my sides.
Though I am having problems sleeping in the night, it is worth the wait.
Oh, Itz almost a month for the second baby
Time flies and babies grow so fast. My second baby, Ronan completed 1 month already. Pheeeww, it was wonderful. ;) As an experienced mom, it did not take much effort to take care of the second one. But having 2 small kids is a different experience. And specially when they are close to their mom and both need attention at the same time. :)
Ronan is a demanding child. He wants attention all the time when he is awake. I have started playing music for him. But he needs people in his vicinity. Hope he changes as time passes by.
Bring out the creativity in your child
I was reading Agatha Christie’s, ‘The moving finger’ novel. I liked these particular formulation from the book. Here is an excerpt: The protagonist says, “It is a theory of mine, that we owe most of our great inventions and most of the achievements of genius to idleness - either enforced or voluntary. The human mind prefers to be spoon-fed with the thoughts of others, but deprived of such nourishment it will, reluctantly, begin to think for itself – and such thinking, remember, is original thinking and may have valuable results.”
How very true!! There are so many cases of people doing that; to name a few:
Sir Isaac Newton discovered the “The Universal Law of Gravitation ” when he was sitting under an apple tree and saw an apple falling.”
Legend says that Archimedes discovered the principle of displacement while stepping into a full bath. He realized that the water that ran over equaled in volume the submerged part of his body. This is also known as the ‘Archimedes' principle’. Legend also says that Archimedes was so excited with his discovery that he hopped out of the bath, and rushed naked into the street yelling triumphantly, "Eureka!" "Eureka!" (Greek word for 'I have found it!).
It is also true for our babies as well. Leaving your baby to play on his/her own, helps them to create new games. At this age, their brains are developing and they are constantly thinking of new ways of entertainment. Let your baby have his/her own quiet moments through the day. You will be surprised at what creative stuff they can come up with, out of nothing.
Who knows, someday they will be the next Newton or Edison!!
How very true!! There are so many cases of people doing that; to name a few:
Sir Isaac Newton discovered the “The Universal Law of Gravitation ” when he was sitting under an apple tree and saw an apple falling.”
Legend says that Archimedes discovered the principle of displacement while stepping into a full bath. He realized that the water that ran over equaled in volume the submerged part of his body. This is also known as the ‘Archimedes' principle’. Legend also says that Archimedes was so excited with his discovery that he hopped out of the bath, and rushed naked into the street yelling triumphantly, "Eureka!" "Eureka!" (Greek word for 'I have found it!).
It is also true for our babies as well. Leaving your baby to play on his/her own, helps them to create new games. At this age, their brains are developing and they are constantly thinking of new ways of entertainment. Let your baby have his/her own quiet moments through the day. You will be surprised at what creative stuff they can come up with, out of nothing.
Who knows, someday they will be the next Newton or Edison!!
Books for babies – Fun time
These days Richie is having fun reading story books. He loves to hear when I read out to him and he even turns the pages. But what he does most is taste the book to check if it good. ;) Babies at this age have very sensitive taste buds and want to taste everything to find out whether they are good or bad.
His favourite are “The very hungry caterpillar”, “Goodnight moon”, “Five little monkeys jumping on the wall”, “My first 100 words” and “Spot the Dog - series”. Here are some books you can buy for your little ones and see the lovely smile on their face.They will surely enjoy them.
There is nothing like listening to stories before going to bed. The rhythmic sound soothes them and makes them fall asleep. It also helps to create a love for books, which will help them in the long run. I remember our grandmother telling us stories when we were small and I used to love it, even if, she was repeating the same story everyday. ;) It brings nostalgic moments back to me.
His favourite are “The very hungry caterpillar”, “Goodnight moon”, “Five little monkeys jumping on the wall”, “My first 100 words” and “Spot the Dog - series”. Here are some books you can buy for your little ones and see the lovely smile on their face.They will surely enjoy them.
There is nothing like listening to stories before going to bed. The rhythmic sound soothes them and makes them fall asleep. It also helps to create a love for books, which will help them in the long run. I remember our grandmother telling us stories when we were small and I used to love it, even if, she was repeating the same story everyday. ;) It brings nostalgic moments back to me.
6 month old baby feeding and sleep schedule
After all these days of on-demand feeding, I realized that Richie is still not getting enough. He was always hungry. I wondered, “what is going wrong? am I not feeding him properly?” I realized that though I was feeding him, it was all haphazard. He used to be not hungry enough and then refuse food. I used to think he had his feed and next within an hour he was hungry again.
My friend advised me to make a schedule. She said, once he is on a schedule, he will wake up for his feed at the stipulated time. Yes, it will seem difficult initially, but will be very beneficial to both of you in the long run. Some days in the schedule, and I am a happy mom. I even get time to blog as I am no longer worried whether he is getting enough. When it is time to eat, I feed him and he too is happy.
I am posting Richie’s schedule here. I thought, it might help someone who, like me is craving for time to do something for themselves. This schedule is just a guideline and you can change it to suit your baby.
8am – Wake up, drink breast milk/formula
8.30 - Play and Sleep (about 2 hours)
11am – Breast milk/Juice/Water and Play/Learn/Exercise
1pm – Lunch of rice and vegetable
1 – Sleep for 2-3 hours
3.30pm - Drink breast milk/Formula
4-6pm - Play, go for a walk in the park, drink water/juice
6.30pm – Light Snacks sweet potatoe, apple/banana puree, fruits yoghurt etc
7pm – Oil Massage and Bath
8pm – Catnap for 30 mins if the bath was too tiring;)
8.30pm – Dinner of rice porridge with fish/vegetables
11pm – Breast milk/formula
11.30pm – Sleep (+wakes up once or twice for feeds)
My friend advised me to make a schedule. She said, once he is on a schedule, he will wake up for his feed at the stipulated time. Yes, it will seem difficult initially, but will be very beneficial to both of you in the long run. Some days in the schedule, and I am a happy mom. I even get time to blog as I am no longer worried whether he is getting enough. When it is time to eat, I feed him and he too is happy.
I am posting Richie’s schedule here. I thought, it might help someone who, like me is craving for time to do something for themselves. This schedule is just a guideline and you can change it to suit your baby.
8am – Wake up, drink breast milk/formula
8.30 - Play and Sleep (about 2 hours)
11am – Breast milk/Juice/Water and Play/Learn/Exercise
1pm – Lunch of rice and vegetable
1 – Sleep for 2-3 hours
3.30pm - Drink breast milk/Formula
4-6pm - Play, go for a walk in the park, drink water/juice
6.30pm – Light Snacks sweet potatoe, apple/banana puree, fruits yoghurt etc
7pm – Oil Massage and Bath
8pm – Catnap for 30 mins if the bath was too tiring;)
8.30pm – Dinner of rice porridge with fish/vegetables
11pm – Breast milk/formula
11.30pm – Sleep (+wakes up once or twice for feeds)
Saw baby's first 2 teeth - 6 Months 15 Days
My baby is 6 months and 15 days to be precise. The other day when Richie was laughing, I saw two little pearls shining at me. Oh wow, he was showing off his new possession...2 white teeth were making their way through the gums of the lower jaw. He seemed excited.
Babies typically sprout their first white caps between the age of 4 to 7 months. But teething can start as early as 3 months or late as 12 months, so there is no need to worry.
Here comes the real test for me. Now that the teeth are scratching, I get more bites when I am breastfeeding him.. Ouuuuccccch..
Babies typically sprout their first white caps between the age of 4 to 7 months. But teething can start as early as 3 months or late as 12 months, so there is no need to worry.
Here comes the real test for me. Now that the teeth are scratching, I get more bites when I am breastfeeding him.. Ouuuuccccch..
Love in the air - Tenth week
With our baby around, it is always “Love” in the air. I try to make the best use of the time he is alert and awake to teach him new things.
I noticed that Richie has started to soothe himself when we are not around. He puts his fingers in his mouth and falls back to sleep. What a boon it is for us!! You guys will say how lucky we are!! Indeed yes. I am blessed!!:) But someday soon, when he grows up a little I will try to break up this habit. Sometimes finger sucking may also mean he is hungry or thirsty. I see to it that he is fed every 2-3 hours so there is no misunderstanding.
We had dada’s friend visiting us this week. He brought a lovely gift, disney’s play mat and a gym for Richie. When we put Richie on it, he was first quiet and not willing to play there. Later when we too started playing with him, he was fine. We have noticed that he has this habit of first getting to know if it is a new person or thing and then if it is good, then he will decide to change his mind. We do not force anything on him and let him take his time and make his own decisions.
It was spring time with the cheery blossom. The weather was beautiful and hence we thought of taking a walk in the nearby parks. We put Richie in the baby carrier, with me holding him close to my heart.:) We had a nice 2 hours walk. On the way, we checked out nursery for Richie. We also went to mama-baby child care center, where we could go and play together. No fees charged. As Richie is already 2.5 months old, we thought the childcare center will help Richie to interact with other kids of his age. Socializing is very good for development.
Richie got cold and cough and hence we took him to the doctor. Since we were suppose to travel soon, we did not want to take any risk. Richie gave a broad smile to the doctor. Maybe he likes him as the doctor talks and smiles at him. The doctor said that our baby is gaining weight steadily. Things are good and always keep up the good spirits.
I have learnt to relax with baby unlike the first month where I used to get tensed for every small thing. We have come to understand each other and learning more with each passing day.
I noticed that Richie has started to soothe himself when we are not around. He puts his fingers in his mouth and falls back to sleep. What a boon it is for us!! You guys will say how lucky we are!! Indeed yes. I am blessed!!:) But someday soon, when he grows up a little I will try to break up this habit. Sometimes finger sucking may also mean he is hungry or thirsty. I see to it that he is fed every 2-3 hours so there is no misunderstanding.
We had dada’s friend visiting us this week. He brought a lovely gift, disney’s play mat and a gym for Richie. When we put Richie on it, he was first quiet and not willing to play there. Later when we too started playing with him, he was fine. We have noticed that he has this habit of first getting to know if it is a new person or thing and then if it is good, then he will decide to change his mind. We do not force anything on him and let him take his time and make his own decisions.
It was spring time with the cheery blossom. The weather was beautiful and hence we thought of taking a walk in the nearby parks. We put Richie in the baby carrier, with me holding him close to my heart.:) We had a nice 2 hours walk. On the way, we checked out nursery for Richie. We also went to mama-baby child care center, where we could go and play together. No fees charged. As Richie is already 2.5 months old, we thought the childcare center will help Richie to interact with other kids of his age. Socializing is very good for development.
Richie got cold and cough and hence we took him to the doctor. Since we were suppose to travel soon, we did not want to take any risk. Richie gave a broad smile to the doctor. Maybe he likes him as the doctor talks and smiles at him. The doctor said that our baby is gaining weight steadily. Things are good and always keep up the good spirits.
I have learnt to relax with baby unlike the first month where I used to get tensed for every small thing. We have come to understand each other and learning more with each passing day.
A very very happy b'day dada, said Richie
As I am sitting and writing this blog early in the morning, my baby is wide awake. He has turned on his tummy and talking to the soft toys, his favourite baby Pooh and a pink teddy bear. :) In between his busy time, he is giving me glances and smiling whenever I turn back and acknowledge him.:) Ok wait, I got to see him. He is crying, maybe tired .........
I am back. He is fast asleep now. I sang some soft nursery rhymes for him. He loves it. He held me close and dozed off to sleep. He wanted “his mama” to be near him. He was feeling sleepy as this is not his usual wake-up time. Now let me tell you why he was awake so early...
Last night, at 11pm, we put off the bedroom lights and he went to sleep after a while. This is his everyday routine. Usually, he sleeps through the night, occasionally waking up for his feeds. He was sleeping away to glory with soft purring. Suddenly, the purring stopped so I looked his way. I saw him staring at me with his one eye open. I thought, maybe he is just dreaming or seeing angels. I told my hubby. When he saw dad, he was wide awake and smiling at him. We were surprised. Otherwise, he doesn’t get up even if there is noise. But yesterday it was different. He knew there was something special going on. And he did not want to miss it. There he was, wide awake, and saying, “Dada, a vedy vedy happy birthday to you”. We saw the clock. It was indeed 12am. OH WOW!! He was the first one to wish dada. What better present could dada have on his b’day?
But, did he really know that? Yesterday, I was telling him about dada’s b’day. But do you think he really understood what I meant? Last night’s event really made me wonder!! He is just over 4 months old now. And as if that was not enough, he woke up early the next morning and gave dada his “wide gummy smile” and kisses. He then was ready at the door (of course, mom was carrying him), saying “ have a nice day dada, see you home soon”. What is going on in their little brains, we will never know. But they are just wonderful to be with.
I am back. He is fast asleep now. I sang some soft nursery rhymes for him. He loves it. He held me close and dozed off to sleep. He wanted “his mama” to be near him. He was feeling sleepy as this is not his usual wake-up time. Now let me tell you why he was awake so early...
Last night, at 11pm, we put off the bedroom lights and he went to sleep after a while. This is his everyday routine. Usually, he sleeps through the night, occasionally waking up for his feeds. He was sleeping away to glory with soft purring. Suddenly, the purring stopped so I looked his way. I saw him staring at me with his one eye open. I thought, maybe he is just dreaming or seeing angels. I told my hubby. When he saw dad, he was wide awake and smiling at him. We were surprised. Otherwise, he doesn’t get up even if there is noise. But yesterday it was different. He knew there was something special going on. And he did not want to miss it. There he was, wide awake, and saying, “Dada, a vedy vedy happy birthday to you”. We saw the clock. It was indeed 12am. OH WOW!! He was the first one to wish dada. What better present could dada have on his b’day?
But, did he really know that? Yesterday, I was telling him about dada’s b’day. But do you think he really understood what I meant? Last night’s event really made me wonder!! He is just over 4 months old now. And as if that was not enough, he woke up early the next morning and gave dada his “wide gummy smile” and kisses. He then was ready at the door (of course, mom was carrying him), saying “ have a nice day dada, see you home soon”. What is going on in their little brains, we will never know. But they are just wonderful to be with.
Celebrated Richie’s 1st month milestone - Fifth Week
Richie became 1 month old this week. It was a month of mixed emotions for him and me.
We celebrated his 1st month b’day with great pomp. After all he had a cozy time in my womb for 9 months and to adjust to the new life in this BIG new world certainly called for a celebration.
We decorated the house and got a delicious cream cake. You won’ t believe when Richie tasted the cake he could not stop asking for more. ;) He was excited that he was tasting something different than the usual mama’s milk. We clicked a lot of snaps for our collection.
This week Richie had his 1 month checkup. The doctor said that he was gaining weight well and his height and head circumference was average. His neck also was getting stronger and everything was just perfectly fine. Good to hear that!! :)
Milestone: This week Richie held his head high for sometime when I put him on his stomach. Wow!! :) He is also trying some sign language, but we are yet to understand what it means. ;) He shows a great deal of curiosity about his environment by changing his facial expressions to different sounds.
We celebrated his 1st month b’day with great pomp. After all he had a cozy time in my womb for 9 months and to adjust to the new life in this BIG new world certainly called for a celebration.
We decorated the house and got a delicious cream cake. You won’ t believe when Richie tasted the cake he could not stop asking for more. ;) He was excited that he was tasting something different than the usual mama’s milk. We clicked a lot of snaps for our collection.
This week Richie had his 1 month checkup. The doctor said that he was gaining weight well and his height and head circumference was average. His neck also was getting stronger and everything was just perfectly fine. Good to hear that!! :)
Milestone: This week Richie held his head high for sometime when I put him on his stomach. Wow!! :) He is also trying some sign language, but we are yet to understand what it means. ;) He shows a great deal of curiosity about his environment by changing his facial expressions to different sounds.
Fourth week – Richie growing up fast
Richie is growing up fast into a cute young boy. His demand for milk is increasing. He cries loudly when he is very hungry. He likes to sleep on his side with his hands over his forehead or sometimes in a ‘W’ position with his head on one side. He gets hiccups 2-3 times a day, same as the way he was getting when he was in my tummy. He stares at new people and seems like he tries to remember new faces. I guess he keeps thinking something as he is always in a thinking position with his hands on his chin. ;)
These days dada also is helping out with nappy changes and taking care of oil massage and bath. GREAT DAD!! Richie enjoys his bath and sleeps during oil massage and in the bath tub. he he he ..cool isn’t it? ;)
I also had a 1 month checkup this week, though a little in advance. The doctor said my uterus was coming back to normal and my body was getting in shape well. There were no concerns whatsoever. :)
This week we had a visitor. The health center volunteer came over as a part of their routine checkups for babies. She gave me lots of tips on caring for a baby. It was very helpful to know what problems other first time moms face and how they tackle them. I realized that all the new moms were in the same boat. Everyone goes through a similar phase and what matters most is the positive outlook in every situation. As we are in a foreign land, it was also very beneficial to know the various facilities provided for child raising in our area.
Third week – Richie adjusting well at home
Richie has started adjusting well at home. He is drinking milk well and takes short naps. The best part is that he turns in the direction of my voice, even when I am not in sight and becomes happy when he sees me. It is such a great feeling that he recognizes his mom's voice.It is just the third week and he has already achieved one milestone. He likes to listen to the rattle and the squeaking toys sounds. He also has a liking for musical toys, specially the one hanging above his bed.
But there are sounds which disturb him a lot. He gets up startled with loud noises, like the vacuum cleaner, mixer, washing machine etc..Even the sound of plastic bags disturbs him. I guess it is good in one way. He is aware of his surroundings and is very alert and shows a great deal of interest in the things happening around him.
He got a little nappy rash and was throwing up a little. He also got a sore throat and was making sounds as if clearing his throat. As I was new to all this I got a little scared. We took him to the doctor. The doctor told us not to worry and gave medicines. Richie was happy to take a ride outside in the fresh air and same with me. :)I had not gone out for the past 2 weeks after coming home from hospital and it was a welcome change.
But there are sounds which disturb him a lot. He gets up startled with loud noises, like the vacuum cleaner, mixer, washing machine etc..Even the sound of plastic bags disturbs him. I guess it is good in one way. He is aware of his surroundings and is very alert and shows a great deal of interest in the things happening around him.
He got a little nappy rash and was throwing up a little. He also got a sore throat and was making sounds as if clearing his throat. As I was new to all this I got a little scared. We took him to the doctor. The doctor told us not to worry and gave medicines. Richie was happy to take a ride outside in the fresh air and same with me. :)I had not gone out for the past 2 weeks after coming home from hospital and it was a welcome change.
Do babies understand music?
The other day I thought I would show my baby what a guitar was and how it was played. He was around 2 months old. Actually I don’t know how to play it. But I thought to myself ”No worries, what will a baby understand? He just needs some sound”.:) I got the red Fender and showed it to my baby and started strumming the guitar with whatever I knew. He was happy to see it, but just turned away when I started playing it. I was a bit sad, wondering why my baby is not showing any interest.
Now my dear hubby who knows to play the chords came over. He was like, hmmm.. is it that he doesn’t like music or was it Mama not doing the right thing? He decided to give a try. And to our surprise baby started watching him and listening to him intently. He was giggling and throwing his hands and legs in the air hearing the songs. Whenever my hubby stopped he used to make sounds saying “I want more, I want more”. Oooops.. do babies know what is music? I was totally astonished looking at him. Never underestimate your baby. He may be keeping quiet, but he is listening to every word you say and every action you do. They are voracious learners.
Now my dear hubby who knows to play the chords came over. He was like, hmmm.. is it that he doesn’t like music or was it Mama not doing the right thing? He decided to give a try. And to our surprise baby started watching him and listening to him intently. He was giggling and throwing his hands and legs in the air hearing the songs. Whenever my hubby stopped he used to make sounds saying “I want more, I want more”. Oooops.. do babies know what is music? I was totally astonished looking at him. Never underestimate your baby. He may be keeping quiet, but he is listening to every word you say and every action you do. They are voracious learners.
Caring for my newborn baby - First Month
What a joy it is to take care of your baby. :)The dream of so many years is a reality and here the baby is in your arms, saying ”Mom, dad, I am here in your arms. Please take good care of me”. Sure baby we are always there for you.
It is said that first few months are the toughest and most important months for a newborn as well as the mother. I started learning a lot of things about baby caring. First couple of days, things seem so difficult.. taking care of a newborn when you have not handled a baby before.:) He used to have his times of hunger, wet diapers etc. It took me a while to understand his different cries. Sometimes I used to get anxious not knowing whether I am doing the right thing. Most of the first time Mums will agree with me. It is good to have someone around who can advise you.
Night time it was only me and baby. Nursing, changing nappies in the night and rocking my baby in the wee hours of morning. Sometimes I used to wake up my hubby when I could not handle things any longer. At the same time I used to feel bad for him as he had to go for work the next day. I used to be in a total hypnotic state, not knowing when I was awake or sleeping. I hardly had time for anything. But it is worth all the efforts to see a part of you growing as an individual. Trying to give him the best in whatever way we can.
It is said that first few months are the toughest and most important months for a newborn as well as the mother. I started learning a lot of things about baby caring. First couple of days, things seem so difficult.. taking care of a newborn when you have not handled a baby before.:) He used to have his times of hunger, wet diapers etc. It took me a while to understand his different cries. Sometimes I used to get anxious not knowing whether I am doing the right thing. Most of the first time Mums will agree with me. It is good to have someone around who can advise you.
Night time it was only me and baby. Nursing, changing nappies in the night and rocking my baby in the wee hours of morning. Sometimes I used to wake up my hubby when I could not handle things any longer. At the same time I used to feel bad for him as he had to go for work the next day. I used to be in a total hypnotic state, not knowing when I was awake or sleeping. I hardly had time for anything. But it is worth all the efforts to see a part of you growing as an individual. Trying to give him the best in whatever way we can.
34 W 6D - Visit to Dr.Uncle
The visit to the doctor was very positive. The doctor was happy with the growth and movements of the baby. This time we captured the ultrasound images with our handycam. Baby is now 50 cms in length and weighs around 2500gms. Baby smiled and winked at us when we were seeing the ultrasound. He was also closing and opening his mouth and drinking in aminiotic fluid.
The doctor said once I complete 36 weeks, it will be called full-term delivery. After that if I go in labor anytime, it is fine. A couple of weeks to go... I am feeling so excited.
This time we also did the hospital admission formalities for labor and delivery. We also had a tour of the hospital to know what are the facilities provided for labor and delivery and what is the essential stuff required during the stay in the hospital.
The doctor said once I complete 36 weeks, it will be called full-term delivery. After that if I go in labor anytime, it is fine. A couple of weeks to go... I am feeling so excited.
This time we also did the hospital admission formalities for labor and delivery. We also had a tour of the hospital to know what are the facilities provided for labor and delivery and what is the essential stuff required during the stay in the hospital.
Sleeping in the night
It is almost 34 weeks and 5 days for our baby. My belly has grown bigger and rounder. The navel is protruding out and there is a prominent dark mid-line showing from the navel and upwards. Though I am able to walk just fine in the day, the nights are a bit uncomfortable.
Due to the big belly, I have difficulty sleeping. When I try to sleep on my side, baby squirms or kicks back if he gets squeezed. ;) In fact he just lets me know if he is uncomfortable. They really have a unique way of dealing with situations. Baby says “We should learn to speak out!! That is how we can get what we want” ;).Smart guy!!
Holding my big belly, I have to turn and twist and adjust my sleeping posture. And my weight shakes the whole bed.. he he he..It is kind of funny sometimes.
You have to make an effort for things which you could do so easily some days back. These days there is an increase need to go to the bathroom in the night too. It has become my favorite place apart from the bed. ;)
Due to the big belly, I have difficulty sleeping. When I try to sleep on my side, baby squirms or kicks back if he gets squeezed. ;) In fact he just lets me know if he is uncomfortable. They really have a unique way of dealing with situations. Baby says “We should learn to speak out!! That is how we can get what we want” ;).Smart guy!!
Holding my big belly, I have to turn and twist and adjust my sleeping posture. And my weight shakes the whole bed.. he he he..It is kind of funny sometimes.
You have to make an effort for things which you could do so easily some days back. These days there is an increase need to go to the bathroom in the night too. It has become my favorite place apart from the bed. ;)
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