I am so tired of winter and being cold. And someone in this house always being sick. But I did find a few things to love this week. . .
1. Congratulations to Leslie from My Mommy's Place - now a mom of four absolutely gorgeous children! Click over if you need a smile on your face. For real.
2. This "movie trailer", which I am surprised is not for a real movie. . .
3. This genius list on how to stop rape.
4. All of the people standing up for marriage equality.
5. Next week we're going to Georgia, where we get to see family we haven't seen in ages and get to congratulate my aunt and uncle on being married for fifty years.*
6. Then we get to go to Florida, where we get to see Hot Guy's family, whom we don't see often enough. And we also get to see another of my aunts!**
*There is going to be ninja housesitter staying here. He'll have nunchuks. And we have an alarm.
**She's our second family member to move to Florida in the last year. I'm hoping that all of our family members move there eventually. And that they don't mind us living with them every winter.
Showing posts with label new baby. Show all posts
Showing posts with label new baby. Show all posts
3/29/2013
11/04/2008
Welcome Baby!
Introducing Baby Z, weighing in at 9 lbs. He's 21 inches long and - just like his older brother - the doctor's first comment was remarking upon his big head. He is beautiful and already a champion nurser.
Mommy is doing well enough to be typing this herself. The pain management system at this hospital kicks SERIOUS ass.
5/29/2008
It's A Boy!
We think. That's what he looked like on the ultrasound yesterday, anyway. It's early, but the ultrasound tech was pretty sure.
At first, I was disappointed. I thought I was having a girl. (And I was so right on the first two that it kinda sucks to go from a 100% average to a 66% average) And I thought that having a girl last would mean that Lovebug wouldn't have as many middle child issues since he would be the only boy. Ironflower wanted a baby sister. And girl clothes are cuter.
But I think Lovebug will handle sharing a room far better than Ironflower would have. And this way we don't have to switch rooms (Lovebug's room is bigger - it has blue carpet, which is why it's his. Ironflower's room has pale pinkish/purple carpet, so room switching also would have meant new carpet for everyone. Not cheap). And while I do think (generally) that boys are more challenging at first, after about six or so I think they are easier.
So, I'm pretty happy overall. He looks very healthy and all his measurements are right on time. Besides, I think we've been pretty successful so far:
At first, I was disappointed. I thought I was having a girl. (And I was so right on the first two that it kinda sucks to go from a 100% average to a 66% average) And I thought that having a girl last would mean that Lovebug wouldn't have as many middle child issues since he would be the only boy. Ironflower wanted a baby sister. And girl clothes are cuter.
But I think Lovebug will handle sharing a room far better than Ironflower would have. And this way we don't have to switch rooms (Lovebug's room is bigger - it has blue carpet, which is why it's his. Ironflower's room has pale pinkish/purple carpet, so room switching also would have meant new carpet for everyone. Not cheap). And while I do think (generally) that boys are more challenging at first, after about six or so I think they are easier.
So, I'm pretty happy overall. He looks very healthy and all his measurements are right on time. Besides, I think we've been pretty successful so far:
9/29/2007
Congratulations!
Almost two weeks ago, my friend Tammy gave birth to a baby boy. One of my favorite things about Tammy is that she reads my blog, unlike a number of my other real life friends. *stifles a sob and sniffs pitifully.* Anyway, I've been trying to think of what I could do for her other than send more baby clothes and good thoughts, since I'm 1200 miles away and can't bring potato chips. So here is a post for Tammy, as well as any other new mothers out there.
Some Thoughts
1. You are a FABULOUS mother.
2. Sometimes even fabulous mothers get frustrated and/or ticked off.
3. It's okay to let the baby cry for a few minutes. Especially if this is one of those frustrated moments.
4. Trust your instincts.
5. If you don't have any instincts, that's okay too. Call someone or go to Kellymom.com or Mayasmom.com.
6. Smile and nod at all advice you are given, then trust your instincts.
7. Take all advice with a grain of salt.
8.. Everyone judges mothers. Other mothers most of all. Don't fall into the trap of comparing yourself and/or your baby to other people.
9. A dirty house will not hurt the baby.
10. You are a FABULOUS mother.
Some Advice (pass the salt)
1. When the baby wakes up, wait a few minutes before picking him up. It's good training for sleeping on his own later on.
2. They say it's bad, but I think falling asleep on the couch with my babies - no matter what time of day it was - saved my sanity. And the babies loved it.
3. You do not need to supplement your milk with formula, breastfed babies are just skinnier. And they eat all the time because they like to nurse, not because you're not making enough milk. That said, if you want to introduce formula, that's your business - just don't let anyone bully you into it.
4. You can have a glass of wine now. And you should.
5. Find people with babies the same age as yours.
6. Go ahead and breastfeed in public. Be proud.
7. Tinted moisturizer is your friend.
8. The only way to make your libido come back is to spend some . . .um. . quality time on your own. But don't worry about that for another few months.
9. Babies don't actually need to eat baby food. After six months old, mushy table food has more nutritional impact and is cheaper (I was told that one by a pediatric dietitian)
10. No one has it all together, not even that celebrity mommy with four nannies and a personal trainer. Well, okay, besides her.
Congratulations on starting the most amazing and challenging ride of your life.
Some Thoughts
1. You are a FABULOUS mother.
2. Sometimes even fabulous mothers get frustrated and/or ticked off.
3. It's okay to let the baby cry for a few minutes. Especially if this is one of those frustrated moments.
4. Trust your instincts.
5. If you don't have any instincts, that's okay too. Call someone or go to Kellymom.com or Mayasmom.com.
6. Smile and nod at all advice you are given, then trust your instincts.
7. Take all advice with a grain of salt.
8.. Everyone judges mothers. Other mothers most of all. Don't fall into the trap of comparing yourself and/or your baby to other people.
9. A dirty house will not hurt the baby.
10. You are a FABULOUS mother.
Some Advice (pass the salt)
1. When the baby wakes up, wait a few minutes before picking him up. It's good training for sleeping on his own later on.
2. They say it's bad, but I think falling asleep on the couch with my babies - no matter what time of day it was - saved my sanity. And the babies loved it.
3. You do not need to supplement your milk with formula, breastfed babies are just skinnier. And they eat all the time because they like to nurse, not because you're not making enough milk. That said, if you want to introduce formula, that's your business - just don't let anyone bully you into it.
4. You can have a glass of wine now. And you should.
5. Find people with babies the same age as yours.
6. Go ahead and breastfeed in public. Be proud.
7. Tinted moisturizer is your friend.
8. The only way to make your libido come back is to spend some . . .um. . quality time on your own. But don't worry about that for another few months.
9. Babies don't actually need to eat baby food. After six months old, mushy table food has more nutritional impact and is cheaper (I was told that one by a pediatric dietitian)
10. No one has it all together, not even that celebrity mommy with four nannies and a personal trainer. Well, okay, besides her.
Congratulations on starting the most amazing and challenging ride of your life.
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