This has been a busy week, ol' 32.
I turned 32 last Monday 17th and Kenz 32 weeks on the weekend, Sunday the 23rd.
We are thinking that was are moment of birthday twiness since I am a fall baby and her a spring. We celebrated with the new McFlurry - no jokes - it happened.
The week was more busy than an ice cream treat though.....
Sunday 23rd - 32 weeks and the girl started to speak! No surprise that the first word was Mom and it was in English. I suppose she does spend 99.99% of her day with me.
Monday 24th - still on the mom high and the babe starts to crawl. Just a few steps (steps?), or crawls forward, but it was movement and it was videoed.
Tuesday 25th - more crawls and a pull up to standing while in her crib. Although this new skill is just as awesome as the rest, it was also the most scary. Until now, the crib was a safe spot while unsupervised. Now to baby proof that as well.
Wednesday 26th - road trip and shopping spree on baby proofing items. Still need to install those. We also went for a family swim this night and not a new thing for us, it was a great swim.
This takes us to today - Thursday.....what will today bring, and the rest of the week? I am honestly hoping to see those bottom teeth soon. All of these new skills are killing the sleep at this house. She tries them 24/7. Disrupted sleep, always eating, and intense focus on the next skill leaves us all really drained.....and excited for how big she is getting.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
it's all good
A quick update on the baby is needed.....where do my days go?
I think I got so much more done when she was new and I was lost to this world of motherhood, than I do now.
Maid service? - yes please!
The girl is eating up a storm. I swear she may be a giant when she grows up. She is so much bigger than her little friends. I attribute that to the great mom milk I guess. She has been eating her way through the foods of the world and so far nothing has been a miss. She likes everything, including edamame dip with cilantro and ginger. I have been cautious with the foods though, as allergies run in my family, but looking forward to her 1 yr birthday when more can be introduced.
She still nurses all the time too.....before she really wakes up at 6am, to nap at 9am and again at 1pm nap, usually around 4pm and then at 7:30 to go to bed. Add in about 500 more throughout the night. They say solids make babies sleep through the night, I say 'they' are stupid. Between teething (no teeth yet, OMG, nothing), wanting to crawl, always, ALWAYS growing and her love for me, she never sleeps more than 3 hours at night. I think I must be too awesome to stay away from for more than 3 hours. that must be it - right?
I think I got so much more done when she was new and I was lost to this world of motherhood, than I do now.
Maid service? - yes please!
The girl is eating up a storm. I swear she may be a giant when she grows up. She is so much bigger than her little friends. I attribute that to the great mom milk I guess. She has been eating her way through the foods of the world and so far nothing has been a miss. She likes everything, including edamame dip with cilantro and ginger. I have been cautious with the foods though, as allergies run in my family, but looking forward to her 1 yr birthday when more can be introduced.
She still nurses all the time too.....before she really wakes up at 6am, to nap at 9am and again at 1pm nap, usually around 4pm and then at 7:30 to go to bed. Add in about 500 more throughout the night. They say solids make babies sleep through the night, I say 'they' are stupid. Between teething (no teeth yet, OMG, nothing), wanting to crawl, always, ALWAYS growing and her love for me, she never sleeps more than 3 hours at night. I think I must be too awesome to stay away from for more than 3 hours. that must be it - right?
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
oatmeal it is
Well solids have been started. Once a day, or once every other day we get a little into her and a lot on her. She likes to be in charge of the spoon and lacks all sorts of aim, so it goes a little messy. I spill a lot too and I have had loads of practice, so who am I to judge.
We tried some rice cereal....and had an allergic reaction. She broke out in a rash on her face. I thought it was the rice at first, but after checking into it more, I think it was the brand. Don't judge, but I used a sample. I was given a sample pack of heinz rice cereal and thought I might as well try it out. Apparently it had soy and milk byproduct in it. I already know she does not do well with milk. I will have to find an organic version or wait until she can handle thicker food and try plain brown rice.
I waited 4 days and tried oatmeal. Not wanting to go near the boxed stuff this time I ground my own oatmeal at home and made some. I added breast milk to thin it out and give it a familiar taste. She loved it. 4 days later we tried some banana added into the cereal. She was ok with it, but the love wasn't there. There was no mom milk this time (damn that pumping business) and she was tired, so it could have been an off day. We will try again this evening and see how it goes.
I have a list started on the white board on the fridge of her solids. Once we get about 10 things down we can get some fun mixing and matching going on. Monday is the start of another new food.....hmmmmmm.....what to pick?
We tried some rice cereal....and had an allergic reaction. She broke out in a rash on her face. I thought it was the rice at first, but after checking into it more, I think it was the brand. Don't judge, but I used a sample. I was given a sample pack of heinz rice cereal and thought I might as well try it out. Apparently it had soy and milk byproduct in it. I already know she does not do well with milk. I will have to find an organic version or wait until she can handle thicker food and try plain brown rice.
I waited 4 days and tried oatmeal. Not wanting to go near the boxed stuff this time I ground my own oatmeal at home and made some. I added breast milk to thin it out and give it a familiar taste. She loved it. 4 days later we tried some banana added into the cereal. She was ok with it, but the love wasn't there. There was no mom milk this time (damn that pumping business) and she was tired, so it could have been an off day. We will try again this evening and see how it goes.
I have a list started on the white board on the fridge of her solids. Once we get about 10 things down we can get some fun mixing and matching going on. Monday is the start of another new food.....hmmmmmm.....what to pick?
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
solids
It has been a while....I think I took some summer holidays from blogging.
The days have been busy and yet I cannot think off hand what we do sometimes to fill them. I am constantly trying to stay one step ahead of the little girls growth so I am ready for her next moves. It is a job in itself to know all there is on the next stages in development.
I think we have decided to start solids this weekend. 6 months was my goal. She will be 24 weeks on the weekend, yet not officially 6 months until the 13th. I think she is ready though. She meets all the requirements for being ready for solids and is showing interest, so I guess we make the move. I haven't settled on a food yet, but perhaps it will be rice cereal or banana.
I am not sure I am ready for her to make this next move. I am seeing signs of being that parent who is afraid of their child growing up too quickly.
The days have been busy and yet I cannot think off hand what we do sometimes to fill them. I am constantly trying to stay one step ahead of the little girls growth so I am ready for her next moves. It is a job in itself to know all there is on the next stages in development.
I think we have decided to start solids this weekend. 6 months was my goal. She will be 24 weeks on the weekend, yet not officially 6 months until the 13th. I think she is ready though. She meets all the requirements for being ready for solids and is showing interest, so I guess we make the move. I haven't settled on a food yet, but perhaps it will be rice cereal or banana.
I am not sure I am ready for her to make this next move. I am seeing signs of being that parent who is afraid of their child growing up too quickly.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
zen
I had a great extended weekend away. Even though it was a packed 5 days, it didn't fell like I was on the go the whole time. Each visit was good and the person(s) I was visiting really made the effort to make the visit relaxing. Kudos to you all!
I arrived back home in time for my 2nd baby yoga class. Ahhhhh....now this is the life! My baby is far from a little Buddha who is in her own zen place throughout the session, but I get to stretch, find some inner peace for 3 seconds at a time and see other moms with similar life styles. The instructor is also an awesome woman who I have easy adult conversation with. Even the parts of class where the baby is fussy or eating and I sit along the side of class or chill on my mat, I am still in a dimly lit room with tranquil music and other babies doing the exact same. I think this may be my splurge item while it lasts (the classes continue or the baby cooperates). A once a week moment that brings me some balance.
They also have a lunch class and my non mom side is already excited for when I go back to work to hit up that class on my own and have some real yoga time.
I arrived back home in time for my 2nd baby yoga class. Ahhhhh....now this is the life! My baby is far from a little Buddha who is in her own zen place throughout the session, but I get to stretch, find some inner peace for 3 seconds at a time and see other moms with similar life styles. The instructor is also an awesome woman who I have easy adult conversation with. Even the parts of class where the baby is fussy or eating and I sit along the side of class or chill on my mat, I am still in a dimly lit room with tranquil music and other babies doing the exact same. I think this may be my splurge item while it lasts (the classes continue or the baby cooperates). A once a week moment that brings me some balance.
They also have a lunch class and my non mom side is already excited for when I go back to work to hit up that class on my own and have some real yoga time.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
your own
I always find that you get along best with your own kind. This can mean a lot of things depending on the situation. I find I get a long best with my own friends, my own family and people who are like minded.....it makes sense as this is what I know or choose to surround myself with.
I went to a baby/mom yoga class yesterday and felt that I was with my own people there. They were all strangers, but I felt a kinship with them. They were a small group of moms who felt the need to socialize through yoga which I feel speaks for the type of person in itself. They were breastfeeding, baby wearing, cloth diapering mom for the most part, or in some part. I felt like I belonged and that i didn't have to justify even one of my choices with this group. It was really nice to feel normal, which has been tough to find lately. I have 3 more classes with this group before the studio determines if this will be an ongoing class. I left the class feeling like my old self...confident, in control, happy, and well stretched. I needed that moment like no other.
I also have a girls weekend coming up this weekend. It is with my family (cousins, aunts, extended family) and I generally find this side of the family to be in sync with my thoughts. Like all families, we are wacky and don't always mesh, but we do all make a strong effort to be supportive. Our weekend is usually filled with randomness and this is no exception. There are morning sessions of yoga on the beach planned (one aunt is an instructor), reflexology afternoons (2 aunts practice this), acupuncture (1 aunt has a doctorate in Chinese medicine), healthy food, good wine, taro cards (long story, but we all like to have a strong spiritual side outside of religion) and toasts to grandma. She has long since passed away, but she is always in the conversations. We all seem to hold her high in regard.
I know this weekend will be a rejuvenating experience, even if I do have the baby by myself for 5 days, out of routines, and getting more advice than I need, it will be good for the soul.
My soul took a huge kick last night and it is in need of repairs. My MIL out right knocked breastfeeding in front of me and made my choice the butt of her joke in the middle of a family dinner out at a restaurant. After all the issues that go on with her, she pushes me further away. I know it was a joke, but she chose to hit where it hurts. I didn't say anything...there is no point, and unfortunately I don't forget very easy, but hopefully I can get back some balance this weekend.
I went to a baby/mom yoga class yesterday and felt that I was with my own people there. They were all strangers, but I felt a kinship with them. They were a small group of moms who felt the need to socialize through yoga which I feel speaks for the type of person in itself. They were breastfeeding, baby wearing, cloth diapering mom for the most part, or in some part. I felt like I belonged and that i didn't have to justify even one of my choices with this group. It was really nice to feel normal, which has been tough to find lately. I have 3 more classes with this group before the studio determines if this will be an ongoing class. I left the class feeling like my old self...confident, in control, happy, and well stretched. I needed that moment like no other.
I also have a girls weekend coming up this weekend. It is with my family (cousins, aunts, extended family) and I generally find this side of the family to be in sync with my thoughts. Like all families, we are wacky and don't always mesh, but we do all make a strong effort to be supportive. Our weekend is usually filled with randomness and this is no exception. There are morning sessions of yoga on the beach planned (one aunt is an instructor), reflexology afternoons (2 aunts practice this), acupuncture (1 aunt has a doctorate in Chinese medicine), healthy food, good wine, taro cards (long story, but we all like to have a strong spiritual side outside of religion) and toasts to grandma. She has long since passed away, but she is always in the conversations. We all seem to hold her high in regard.
I know this weekend will be a rejuvenating experience, even if I do have the baby by myself for 5 days, out of routines, and getting more advice than I need, it will be good for the soul.
My soul took a huge kick last night and it is in need of repairs. My MIL out right knocked breastfeeding in front of me and made my choice the butt of her joke in the middle of a family dinner out at a restaurant. After all the issues that go on with her, she pushes me further away. I know it was a joke, but she chose to hit where it hurts. I didn't say anything...there is no point, and unfortunately I don't forget very easy, but hopefully I can get back some balance this weekend.
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