As baby enters toddlerhood, you may notice him becoming increasingly resistant to naptime and bedtime. Work to establish and follow a routine as much as possible, and make sure to factor in time for baby to wind down and relax. It's also important for caregivers to maintain the routine whenever you're away so that baby understands there are no exceptions to bedtime rules.
Ava doesn't really do naps...she has to be exhausted to fall asleep in a bouncy seat at school...sometimes will fall asleep if being held...will NEVER nap in her crib there and at home for that matter.
She always falls asleep with me in bed when we take a joint nap which I am fine with because she'll normally sleep longer and that means I can get a nap in haha.
Bed time I have noticed is a little later these days but she's out for the count by 8.
Baby may soon start to show interest in feeding himself with a spoon. Let him! Try to accept that mealtime will be messy for a while, and keep reminding yourself that this is a step toward independence for baby. Soon, you'll be able to enjoy your own meal while baby eats all by himself.
She just likes the spoon to play with haha but she's doing fantastic at picking things up to eat and prefers that which is fine for now. She also is doing really great with the sippy cup. We still do bottle for milk at daycare and then I still nurse her when she's home but she gets the sippy cup once or twice a day with water at daycare and then at home during her snack and dinner.
If you're ready to wean baby from formula or breast milk, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends whole milk until age two -- the fat and cholesterol are good for baby's development.
I have her one year appointment set for her birthday...I'm a bad mom I know but I took the day off and she'll forget about the shots she gets in the morning 10 minutes later anyways. I will be discussing the milk thing when there. Of course I do not pump anymore and figured it would take a few weeks to wean the nursing but wanted to see what she recommended for weaning the formula and going to all milk other than nursing. I'm very excited about this...because formula is expensive and I'm very very very lucky that I just recently had to start buying it.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Ava's Weekly Update- 49 Weeks
When you notice baby start pulling herself up and attempting to walk, try a game of push and pull to help her along. Get a light, baby-sized chair or box, and hold onto one side while baby supports herself with the other. Gently pull the item toward yourself while baby holds on and walks along with it.
Ava can pull herself up anything like a champ...I swear she has frog suction cup fingers haha. But she isn't interested in walking unless she's holding onto the table or couch and then she'll move from side to side
Baby now has an attention span of two to five minutes, which means she can enjoy both story time and playtime for a bit longer than when she was an infant. Her muscles are growing too -- expect her to start taking those first steps any day now.
I'll start trying two books a night again...she got tired of that and we had to go to one but I bet she'll do well with two again.
Schedule baby's birthday party according to her normal daily routine. She'll be best able to enjoy the party if she's rested, well-fed, and feeling secure.
We scheduled it for 1 so that should be good. We had originally scheduled it for 1-2:30 and then to watch the LSU/Bama game but stupid CBS changed allll the rules and moved the game to 7...which is fine. I figure an hour/hour and a half party is the perfect amount of time.
Ava can pull herself up anything like a champ...I swear she has frog suction cup fingers haha. But she isn't interested in walking unless she's holding onto the table or couch and then she'll move from side to side
Baby now has an attention span of two to five minutes, which means she can enjoy both story time and playtime for a bit longer than when she was an infant. Her muscles are growing too -- expect her to start taking those first steps any day now.
I'll start trying two books a night again...she got tired of that and we had to go to one but I bet she'll do well with two again.
Schedule baby's birthday party according to her normal daily routine. She'll be best able to enjoy the party if she's rested, well-fed, and feeling secure.
We scheduled it for 1 so that should be good. We had originally scheduled it for 1-2:30 and then to watch the LSU/Bama game but stupid CBS changed allll the rules and moved the game to 7...which is fine. I figure an hour/hour and a half party is the perfect amount of time.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Week 13 Update
Week 13 Update
How far along?: 13 Weeks
How big is baby: 2.9 inches long, weighing .81oz and the size of a Peach
Maternity clothes: I can wear some of my regular clothes but now that I am out I'm wearing maternity because I need it!
Sleep: The rib is still hurting but I've mastered how to sleep where I'm not in pain...Ava had a few nights where she woke up before 4:30 and she had to cry it out but last night she slept until I about woke her up at 6:35 so yipee...I think it being dark helps
Best moment this week: Getting into the 2nd Trimester!
Movement: possibly but I've been focusing on my breathing so much and not getting sick I haven't even been thinking about that or excited honestly
Food cravings: nothing
Food aversions: Everything makes me sick so it really doesn't matter
Gender: Won't know that for awhile.
Labor signs: None for a long long time please!
Belly button in or out?: Innie
What I miss: I'll miss eating my steak at medium rare and having to heat up deli meats, and watching cheeses. (This will probably stay because I have barely drank as it is with BF'ing so that isn't that big of a deal)
What I am looking forward to: Hopefully feeling well enough to eat a good amount at Texas De Brazil this Friday
Weekly Wisdom: I haven't gotten any yet since I really haven't told anyone. But you better believe I'll be asking about the 2 under 18 months folks.
Milestones: Getting into the 2nd Trimester makes me feel so good! Also hearing the heartbeat on the doppler.
Week 12 Update
Week 11
2 Update
How far along?: 12 Weeks
How big is baby: 2.1 inches long, weighing .49oz and the size of a Plum
Maternity clothes: I started wearing my black stretchy yogaish pants but that are made to be worn at work...but with regular shirts. Today it's very hard to hide in my khaki's
Sleep: When I can actually fall asleep (which is hard to do because I feel terrible all of the time) then it's not bad.
Best moment this week: 12 Weeks and telling everyone!
Movement: possibly but I've been focusing on my breathing so much and not getting sick I haven't even been thinking about that or excited honestly
Food cravings: nothing
Food aversions: Everything makes me sick so it really doesn't matter
Gender: Won't know that for awhile.
Labor signs: None for a long long time please!
Belly button in or out?: Innie
What I miss: I'll miss eating my steak at medium rare and having to heat up deli meats, and watching cheeses. (This will probably stay because I have barely drank as it is with BF'ing so that isn't that big of a deal)
What I am looking forward to: Getting into the 2nd Trimester and feeling better
Weekly Wisdom: I haven't gotten any even with telling folks!
Milestones: Another week down
Weight: When I went to the doctor I was down about a pound from my 2 month appointment
2 Update
How far along?: 12 Weeks
How big is baby: 2.1 inches long, weighing .49oz and the size of a Plum
Maternity clothes: I started wearing my black stretchy yogaish pants but that are made to be worn at work...but with regular shirts. Today it's very hard to hide in my khaki's
Sleep: When I can actually fall asleep (which is hard to do because I feel terrible all of the time) then it's not bad.
Best moment this week: 12 Weeks and telling everyone!
Movement: possibly but I've been focusing on my breathing so much and not getting sick I haven't even been thinking about that or excited honestly
Food cravings: nothing
Food aversions: Everything makes me sick so it really doesn't matter
Gender: Won't know that for awhile.
Labor signs: None for a long long time please!
Belly button in or out?: Innie
What I miss: I'll miss eating my steak at medium rare and having to heat up deli meats, and watching cheeses. (This will probably stay because I have barely drank as it is with BF'ing so that isn't that big of a deal)
What I am looking forward to: Getting into the 2nd Trimester and feeling better
Weekly Wisdom: I haven't gotten any even with telling folks!
Milestones: Another week down
Weight: When I went to the doctor I was down about a pound from my 2 month appointment
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
3 Month Appointment
This will be quick and I'll do my weekly update tomorrow.
Lost about a pound.
Realized it's a dislocated rib not pulled muscle and nothing I can really do about it...yay!
Heard the heartbeat on the doppler which is great...took her a minute and I have to say I panicked but all is well.
Feel like poop
Announced to FB and the center manager here...feel so relieved.
Also told doctor I'm about 95% sure that I think a RCS (repeat c-section) is our best option and she agreed (remember we had a long talk last time and she did give me the go ahead to make up my mind but did agree with all of my points for the RCS) and she said that if I changed my mind and wanted to try a VBAC we could but she ultimately feels more comfortable with doing the RCS...I may change my mind...going on the VBAC board is no help because I get a sense of judging if you say you're thinking about a RCS and honestly it's really not recommended for folks having children under 18 months apart...I know doctors will try but it really does increase the risk. So I've been going to the c-section board because they do discuss VBAC's as well but also talk about why they had RCS's and it's nice to hear that and hear their recovery stories.
Anywho it's time for me to go and I need to before I get sick!
Lost about a pound.
Realized it's a dislocated rib not pulled muscle and nothing I can really do about it...yay!
Heard the heartbeat on the doppler which is great...took her a minute and I have to say I panicked but all is well.
Feel like poop
Announced to FB and the center manager here...feel so relieved.
Also told doctor I'm about 95% sure that I think a RCS (repeat c-section) is our best option and she agreed (remember we had a long talk last time and she did give me the go ahead to make up my mind but did agree with all of my points for the RCS) and she said that if I changed my mind and wanted to try a VBAC we could but she ultimately feels more comfortable with doing the RCS...I may change my mind...going on the VBAC board is no help because I get a sense of judging if you say you're thinking about a RCS and honestly it's really not recommended for folks having children under 18 months apart...I know doctors will try but it really does increase the risk. So I've been going to the c-section board because they do discuss VBAC's as well but also talk about why they had RCS's and it's nice to hear that and hear their recovery stories.
Anywho it's time for me to go and I need to before I get sick!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Ava's Weekly Update- 48 Weeks
Baby's speech development is growing rapidly these days, so try not to use baby talk too much when communicating with him. He's learning the language from those around him, so use simple adult language. Though baby's speech won't be as coherent as yours for a few years, encourage him to keep talking (and crack the code). If you correct him too much, it can get discouraging. Plus, it's pretty cute to hear him talk, even if you're the only one who understands what he's saying.
Haha I have to keep reminding Mr. B to talk normal...he then get's his manly deep voice and makes fun of me. Ava can now say uh-oh (we've already discussed this), owww (as in ouch..probably get's that from me when she bites my nipple..sorry TMI), and says Oh!
ok so this was in my draft file and now the 48 week email is missing from my inbox and isn't in my deleted even though I have a ton before and after it so who knows.
Haha I have to keep reminding Mr. B to talk normal...he then get's his manly deep voice and makes fun of me. Ava can now say uh-oh (we've already discussed this), owww (as in ouch..probably get's that from me when she bites my nipple..sorry TMI), and says Oh!
ok so this was in my draft file and now the 48 week email is missing from my inbox and isn't in my deleted even though I have a ton before and after it so who knows.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Week 11 Update
Week 11 Update
How far along?: 11 Weeks
How big is baby: 1.6 inches long, weighing .25oz and the size of a Lemon
Maternity clothes: I started wearing my black stretchy yogaish pants but that are made to be worn at work...but with regular shirts. Today it's very hard to hide in my khaki's
Sleep: When I can actually fall asleep (which is hard to do because I feel terrible all of the time) then it's not bad.
Best moment this week: Hitting 11 weeks
Movement: possibly but I've been focusing on my breathing so much and not getting sick I haven't even been thinking about that or excited honestly
Food cravings: nothing
Food aversions: Everything makes me sick so it really doesn't matter
Gender: Won't know that for awhile.
Labor signs: None for a long long time please!
Belly button in or out?: Innie
What I miss: I'll miss eating my steak at medium rare and having to heat up deli meats, and watching cheeses. (This will probably stay because I have barely drank as it is with BF'ing so that isn't that big of a deal)
What I am looking forward to: Hitting 12 weeks and my 3 month appt...I moved it up to actual 12 weeks instead of 12w3d hah. I don't recall doing an NT scan but I'm going to ask her about that.
Weekly Wisdom: I haven't gotten any yet since I really haven't told anyone. But you better believe I'll be asking about the 2 under 18 months folks.
Milestones: Another week down
Weight: No idea...I think I've lost...even one of the daycare teachers mentioned that (I was wearing black so she said it could be slimming but she thought she noticed and I think so in my legs). Also Friday I had this violent spell and then over the weekend noticed my side kind of hurting. Monday I had another violent spell in the shower and immediately knew what happened. I had gotten sick so hard on Friday that I pulled/strained a muscle and let me tell you....it's getting worse. I also am still not completely over my sickness since I can't take anything so I cough a good amount and that pain resonates...it's even moving towards the front of my rib cage now...and I had a sneeze a minute ago and my side hasn't stopped aching. I really hope that starts to feel better soon because it's been painful.
On another note I have lined up a babysitter for Ava for Mr. B's birthday dinner. Generally we go to Texas De Brazil since we get a buy one get one free coupon and since it's 50 a person that's a good deal. I asked if he wanted that or somewhere else but he said he wanted that. I have about 2.5 weeks to feel better folks. I will be so sad and upset if I can't eat that amazing salad bar which is lie it has everything on it! And those wonderful meats...last time I was there at 37 weeks pregnant and the guy said that they had no problem cooking some longer for me since I can't have raw so I'll have to do that but looking forward to it. It will be the first time leaving Ava with a real babysitter sitter...not a friend or Mr. B. The girl used to be her afternoon teacher at daycare so it's not like I don't know her or Ava doesn't so it should be fine.
How far along?: 11 Weeks
How big is baby: 1.6 inches long, weighing .25oz and the size of a Lemon
Maternity clothes: I started wearing my black stretchy yogaish pants but that are made to be worn at work...but with regular shirts. Today it's very hard to hide in my khaki's
Sleep: When I can actually fall asleep (which is hard to do because I feel terrible all of the time) then it's not bad.
Best moment this week: Hitting 11 weeks
Movement: possibly but I've been focusing on my breathing so much and not getting sick I haven't even been thinking about that or excited honestly
Food cravings: nothing
Food aversions: Everything makes me sick so it really doesn't matter
Gender: Won't know that for awhile.
Labor signs: None for a long long time please!
Belly button in or out?: Innie
What I miss: I'll miss eating my steak at medium rare and having to heat up deli meats, and watching cheeses. (This will probably stay because I have barely drank as it is with BF'ing so that isn't that big of a deal)
What I am looking forward to: Hitting 12 weeks and my 3 month appt...I moved it up to actual 12 weeks instead of 12w3d hah. I don't recall doing an NT scan but I'm going to ask her about that.
Weekly Wisdom: I haven't gotten any yet since I really haven't told anyone. But you better believe I'll be asking about the 2 under 18 months folks.
Milestones: Another week down
Weight: No idea...I think I've lost...even one of the daycare teachers mentioned that (I was wearing black so she said it could be slimming but she thought she noticed and I think so in my legs). Also Friday I had this violent spell and then over the weekend noticed my side kind of hurting. Monday I had another violent spell in the shower and immediately knew what happened. I had gotten sick so hard on Friday that I pulled/strained a muscle and let me tell you....it's getting worse. I also am still not completely over my sickness since I can't take anything so I cough a good amount and that pain resonates...it's even moving towards the front of my rib cage now...and I had a sneeze a minute ago and my side hasn't stopped aching. I really hope that starts to feel better soon because it's been painful.
On another note I have lined up a babysitter for Ava for Mr. B's birthday dinner. Generally we go to Texas De Brazil since we get a buy one get one free coupon and since it's 50 a person that's a good deal. I asked if he wanted that or somewhere else but he said he wanted that. I have about 2.5 weeks to feel better folks. I will be so sad and upset if I can't eat that amazing salad bar which is lie it has everything on it! And those wonderful meats...last time I was there at 37 weeks pregnant and the guy said that they had no problem cooking some longer for me since I can't have raw so I'll have to do that but looking forward to it. It will be the first time leaving Ava with a real babysitter sitter...not a friend or Mr. B. The girl used to be her afternoon teacher at daycare so it's not like I don't know her or Ava doesn't so it should be fine.
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