Kimmama's commentsComments On: EverythingArticles Blogs Journals Photos created by: EveryoneKimmama Saving Up For Baby - Blog EntryYesterday at 08:45 PM I have never heard of that, Sarah, what a great idea! Treating Headaches During Pregnancy - Blog Entry18 Nov 2009 08:48 PM Dehydration is definitely a cause for headaches! You have to drink so much extra water when you're pregnant, too. Things To Do Before Baby Arrives - Part II - Blog Entry18 Sep 2009 10:21 PM Check out these articles for more information on cord blood banking and whether it is the right choice for your family: http://pregnancy.families.com/blog/cord-blood-banking http://pregnancy.families.com/blog/should-you-bank-babys-cord-blood Keeping Baby Warm - Blog Entry03 Sep 2009 08:34 PM I always have to swaddle my son, even though he is five months old now. He wakes up otherwise! My husband and I joke that he is just following in his dad's footsteps, since my husband wraps a spare comforter around himself like a burrito before tipping into bed. Tips for Nursing Moms - Blog Entry31 Aug 2009 09:17 PM Ruthann, I use the boppy and I also experience the frustrating hole! I may have to try the breast friend pillow next time around! Adventures in Sleep Training (Day 1) - Blog Entry31 Aug 2009 05:04 PM Circadian rhythms are established between 4 and 5 months of age. Strict daytime schedules aren't really beneficial until a child is about two years old, but regular routines and early bed times are good for babies after about 8 weeks. The important thing is to learn to recognize the infant's natural rhythms and allow them to sleep when they need to. "By the third month, infants normally sleep 14 to 15 hours per day. While the typical child will begin to demonstrate a diurnal pattern during these first few months, parents can help the infant along by maintaining regular feeding patterns and establishing a bedtime ritual early in the child's life." (Michael J. Harnish, PhD, clinical director of the Oklahoma Center for Children's Sleep Disorders, Oklahoma City) When Micah dropped his day time naps a few weeks ago, it became apparent that he wasn't getting enough sleep at night, which can interfere with a baby's ability to nap during the day because they are overstimulated and overtired. He was getting about 9 or 10 hours of sleep a day, instead of the typical 15. It was affecting his personality and ability to play. He was falling asleep every time he ate and whenever we would get in the car, but never long enough to make him feel rested. He just started screaming all the time and rubbing his eyes, unable to get to sleep unless we rocked him and placed him in his crib VERY carefully. Our main goal with sleep training is to teach him how to fall asleep on his own, that way he can sleep when he needs to. The Importance of "Daddy Time" - Blog Entry24 Aug 2009 04:43 PM That's a tough question, Sarah! I think one thing that helped my husband was for us to play with our son together. That way he could watch the types of things I did to make Micah laugh and he would want to try it as well. Before that, he would really struggle with watching him like your husband does. The more our son learns how to play, the more my husband likes to play with him. They have really started to bond and now he goes to Micah first thing when he gets home. It's really sweet. Do Fetuses Have Memory and Other News - Blog Entry10 Aug 2009 08:15 PM My first thought was... "Alec Baldwin" hehe Would You Nurse Another Mom's Baby? - Blog Entry10 Aug 2009 08:13 PM I have thought about donating my breastmilk after weaning my son - my reasoning was I might not have to "recondition" my nipples when I have a second child. Not sure if that is true logic or not! 1 2 |
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