Chew On This!

It has been over a week that I can't sleep well. I have been so worried about KZ. He keeps on crying and he losses his appetite. I have been wondering what would be the problem because he seems to be ok. I asked Anne of Mary Ann's Musing about it because I suspect he must be on his teething stage.

I made some thorough readings and I found out that babies begin teething at around six months. KZ is now 7 months! So anyway, babies show signs of teething weeks and even months before teeth actually appear. The common signs include irritability, drooling, chafed lips, frequent chewing of toys or fingers, swollen gums, mild fever, ear pulling and loss of appetite.

PATTERNS. Baby teeth usually appear in pairs, with the lower front incisors usually appearing first. The other six incisors (four on top and two more on the bottom) usually appear between six and twelve months. Whew! I have to expect more sleepless night.

TIMING. Pairs of baby teeth, or sometimes four at a time, usually appear every four months or so. Girls usually get their teeth before boys. Lower teeth usually appear before upper teeth, with the uppers following shortly after the lower ones. Some tendencies to cut teeth earlier or later appear to be genetic.

So, this morning I tried checking his gums. I noticed two white teeths forming. Ready to come out soon. Now I understand why he need some more lovin' !!!



Ate Anne gave me xylogel as an oral gel for teething! This will help to lessen the pain she said.Thanks Ate Anne :-)

Baby Yourself: Taking Care of Your Emotional Needs

As a mother of six month old baby, I have been experiencing emotional weary. A lot of things have been running though my mind and a lot of questions that needs an answer.
But sometimes, it makes me feel sick when I have no one to talk to at night about my emotional problem. I realized that I need few things to remember:

Talk about your feelings. Express your emotions instead of keeping them bottled up. Don't be afraid to let other know what's causing you concern. You'll be better able to deal with your emotions if you get them out in the open.

Take breaks. You may fee so attached to your baby, you'll wonder if the two of you still connected by an invisible umbilical cord. Take a break from your baby now and then to remember how it feels to be yourself.

Just say no! If you don't feel like doing something, politely say no. If you don't feel up to having friends or family over, don't. If your mother is being too pushy, gently ask her to back off. It will will help you feel more control of your life.

My first post about baby care tips is here.

Second post is here.

Baby Care Tips: Baby Yourself

B Baby yourself is all about taking care of our physical needs

Before we can effectively take care of our baby, we need to take care of ourselves.

First, we need to EAT WELL. A good diet will help us feel better, gives us the energy we need, and provide good nutrition for our baby if we are breastfeeding. We need to avoid alcohol, too much caffeine, any drug not recommend by our doctor, and any food that seems to give us—or our baby—indigestion.

Second, we need to DRESS COMFORTABLY. Let us not try to wear our pre-pregnancy clothes for a few weeks after the birth. They usually don’t fit well, and that can be depressing. Instead, wear loose, comfortable clothes such as breastfeeding tops and elastic-waist pants.

BE FIT mommysssssssss :-)

Check out the first post here about Baby care tips.

Baby Care Tips:Adjusting to Parenthood

Life is different when you are a mother. There are a lot of things to consider about your new born/infant and about us. As a mom of 5 months old baby boy, let me share with you some helpful tips about baby care. I hope this can help expectant moms and new moms. Let me hear from you. You can leave a comment.


Lets start with the Baby and Parent: It's bonding for life

A close attachment between you and your baby begins at birth (and to some extent in utero) and continues to grow over time. To ensure an early attachment with your baby, you should do the ff:
HOLD YOUR BABY. The best way to begin the bonding process is to hold your baby as much and as long as you like- no matter what relatives and friends might say about spoiling him. You cant spoil your baby in the first year of life.

LOOK AT YOUR BABY. Make eye contact with your new-born and watch his eyes meet yours. He may be attracted to your hairline at first (because of the contrast), but soon he’ll be gazing lovingly into your eyes. Bat your eyes and move them around to help him focus attention there.

NURSE YOUR BABY. Breastfeed your baby,if possible ,or hold him every time you formula-feed him. This will enhance the feelings of attachment between you. Never prop a bottle to feed your baby. This will not only impair his attachment and overall development, he may choke on the milk as it pours down his throat.

TOUCH YOUR BABY. Your baby responds to your touch. Int fact, he thrives on it. Massage him, stroke hi, caress him, and handle him throughout the day. Your touch helps him grow in every way.
WEAR YOUR BABY. Carry your baby around in a front pack or sling. Your arms will be free to do things while your baby is rocked and comforted next to your body. It’s an easy and convenient way to keep your baby close to your heart.

SPEND TIME WITH YOUR BABY. Enjoy your baby by chatting, singing, rocking, and sharing special moments with him each day. The time really does pass quickly, so enjoy it while it lasts.