My Journey to Motherhood!

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2009-06-03T12:24:00.001-07:00

Although new babies like to look and listen, they can only do it for short periods of time. Then they need a brief break. Your baby will signal the need for a break by doing one or more of these things:
= Looking away or turning her head
=Arching her back
=Breathing faster, harder of briefly holding her breath
=Getting red, pale, or mottled
=Starting
=Coughing or sneezing
=Hiccuping
=Spitting up
=Having a bowel movement
When you see these signs, stop the activity for a bit until she signals she is ready again. She will do this by quieting, looking at you, widening her eyes or brightening her face.

YOUR BABY'S SIGHT:
Even before birth, babies can see. Ultrasound pictures have shown babies in the uterus watching the beam of a penlight. Right after they are born, babies see things best when they are about eight to ten inches away. This is the distance between your baby's eyes and yours when your baby is cradled in your arms. Although babies like to look at bright colors and patterns, they like faces best. When your baby looks at you, he is getting to know your face. By the time he is a week old. he will be able to recognize your face.

YOUR BABY'S ACTIVITY LEVEL:
When babies get over-stimulated, they often begin to fuss and cry. They may even fall asleep on order to shut out the activity.
During pregnancy, babies are stimulated by their environment.
=Is there a time of day when your baby is more active?
=How does this intense activity change? Does your baby become suddenly still, or is there a gradual quieting?
=How do your activities affect your baby's activity level?

YOUR BABY'S CRY:
Babies have different kinds of cries that signal specific needs. As you take care of your baby, you will learn what each kindof cry means and how best to satisfy that need. You will learn by trying different things and seeing what works best.
Babies do things to comfort themselves, like suck on a finger or thumb.
Babies can suck their thumb even before they are born. Each day has things that he prefers for comforts.

THE IMPORTANCE OF FATHERS:
A Father is a very important person in a child's life. Babies whose father are involved with them show all sorts of positive benefits. They have a better self-image and do better in school.
Fathers offer babies a kind of interaction that is different from mothers. By four weeks of age, a baby reacts differently to the sight of her father. She hunches forward and her face gets a look of eager anticipation-eyebrows up, mouth open, eyes bright. She is ready to play.
Many fathers "play" with their babies even before birth by talking and singging to them or by gently massaging the mother's abdomen.

SHARED PARENTING:
Fathers and Mothers can have different styles of parenting. Learning to parent involves learning from successes as well as mistakes. It is important that both mothers and fathers have their own times to take care of the babies.

YOUR BABY'S DOCTOR:
Make an appointment with your baby's doctor while you are still pregnant. Call to arrange a prenatal interview. and plan to spend 15 to 20 minutes together. Invite your partner to come along.
Discuss any special concerns you've had during pregnancy. Ask about office hours, what to do in a emergency. and which hospitals the health care provider works with. Find out whether some questions can be answered over the phone. Ask how soon after birth you should plan to bring your newborn in for the first check-up. Be sure the provider's service are covered by your health plan, or discuss payment options.

FALLING IN LOVE:
The learning and planning you have done in preparation for your baby's birth will ease your transition to parenting a newborn. Nothing, however, can prepare you for the intensity of the early weeks with your baby- the hour spent watching each breath and movement, the scent of his head, the way he studies your face. This time of falling in love is like no other. Hold, cuddle and delight in your baby. You can't spoil him. You are building a relationship that lasts a lifetime.

2009-06-03T11:32:00.000-07:00

I read about Pampers booklet today and I found out about Parenting tips.
Here are some Parenting tips to know:

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BABY:
Babies communicate their needs and pleasure through their behavior. They "talk" with their bodies. After your baby is born, you will be able to clearly see his/her reactions.He/She will let you know if what you are doing is on the right track. For example, if his body relaxes and he looks contended. what you are doing is right for that moment. Very quickly you will get to know your baby's style and rhythms. You will be talking to one another.

BABY'S SLEEP/WAKE CYCLE:
Babies go through periods of being sleep. awake and crying. They go through these periods many times each day. Whether a baby is awake or asleep depends on what she needs. Over time these periods become more predictable.

HOW YOUR BABY USES SLEEP:
Babies have the marvelous ability to use sleep to shut out the noise and activity of others. By doing this they protect themselves from unnecessary stimulation. In quiet sleep their eyes are tightly shut, their breathing deep and regular, their body curled, closing out the world. After your baby is born you will be able to see how well he is able to shut out disturbing noises and activities. Even before birth, a developing baby can get used to and ignore activity. Here is something you can try after the sixth month.

When you know your baby is awake, ring a small bell or shine a flashlight near your abdomen for a few seconds. How does your baby respond?
Now do it again for a few seconds. How your baby respond this time?
Repeat this several more times to see what she/he will do.

I am now 31 weeks. 7 months already!

2009-06-02T11:19:00.000-07:00

This is the baby looks like http://www.babycenter.com/fetal-development-images-31-weeks

This week, my baby measures over 16 inches long. She weighs about 3.3 pounds. She can turn her head from side to side, and her arms, legs and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumalates underneath her skin. She's probably moving a lot, too, so I may have trouble sleeping because my baby's kicks and somersaults keep me up. Take comfort all this moving is a sign that my baby is active and healthy.

Labor and Birth!

2009-06-01T21:36:00.000-07:00

I had a nurse visit today. we discussed about labor and birth. she gave me a guide book. in a guide book there are many things to learn and to discuss like :

The work of Labor- is done by your uterus, often called the womb. The uterus is the hallow sac of muscles in which your baby grows during pregnancy.
What is Labor- is the time when your uterus contracts to bring about the birth of your baby. Contractions of the uterus are often called "labor pains". Labor contractions soften, shorten and open the cervix and push your baby and the placenta out of your body.
What happen in Labor? There are three stage to labor.
During the first stage of labor = The contractions of the uterus thin and open the cervix, stretching it over your baby's head.
During the second stage of labor= contractions of the uterus push your baby through the vagina and out of your body.
During the third stage of labor= labor is the time when the placenta is delivered.
Kinds of Birth:
Vaginal Delivery
Forceps Birth
Cesarean Birth
She also gave me a magazine its all about baby talk. And a booklet for Pampers Childbirth Education Program.

BABY CARE 101!

2009-06-01T21:03:00.000-07:00

April 24 2009:

My husband and I attended for baby care 101 today it teaches us how to take care of the baby when its newborn until the baby growing up. I learned a lot in there to bath the baby, to change diaper, how to burp, how to swaddle and many more. and now i have so much in my mind for our coming baby to how to take care of it.

My Ultrasound Appointment!

2009-06-01T20:47:00.000-07:00

March 13, 2009:

I’ve done with the ultrasound today. the result was great my baby is so healthy and strong. i have a little “girl” coming. Her name is Catherine Jean u can call her CJ, Cathy or anything for nickname! I was so happy because I was with my husband and in-laws. They are excited and more supportive its their first grand daughter. And then we went shopping for my baby. for now there are so much thoughts in my head on what the baby looks like, and how to take care of her when she's born. but im sure i will be happy to have her.

Glocuse -screening test!

2009-06-01T20:45:00.000-07:00

April 21,2009:

It’s my appointment for glocuse-screening test today they let me drink it. its really sweet but taste good. and today 4/27/09 i got a call from the doctor and said my gst was NORMAL. yepeyy.. thanks God!

PREGGY TIME!

2009-06-01T18:26:00.000-07:00

My last period was� October 25th. It was already end of November and I don't have period yet.so I asked my husband to buy pregnancy test. I remember we hide it because bro and girlfriend are coming home and we don't want them to know. so we went to the bathroom and test my urine after a minute it appears "PREGNANT". My husband and I staring each other and we can't believe it. all I can say it just really.. is this real? is there really baby growing inside my tummy? I can't believe it. then I close my eyes and pray, Thanks God for the blessing. so my husband and I hugging and kiss each other. So this time my husband talk to me to keep it secret because he plan to surprise his family on christmas. Last Christmas we announced that I am pregnant. after we opening our presents my husband give them a card and say " little one is on the way" my Mom was really shocked and speechless. I know they are all happy because that's the greatest gift I gave to them. They really want a grand children and same to my family in province too. They are all happy to me. My wish was granted! During my pregnancy my first trimester was so bad. I was really sick. I have morning sickness. I really so maarte that time. I always smell bad, always vomit and am really craving for food. It's too bad coz the food I want is nothing in here. I really pray that hope I will be better soon. Later on day comes by my baby growing and my tummy getting bigger. I feel better this time no more morning sickness, no more vomiting and i stop craving for food. I was thankful because I didn't feel sick anymore. Now i am already 27 weeks. 6 months already. 3 months to go and I will have my baby. how exciting is that? well, just goodluck to me for becoming a new Mommy.

Saturday time!

2009-05-30T21:05:00.000-07:00

During saturday I usually doing laundry so I did laundry today. but my husband think to add items in our registry so we plan to go target and babiesRus. when we left, we decided to look for asian market first here in fort collins but we didn't see much stuff in there. mostly korean and jappanese stuff in there so we only get ice cream. we also went to once apon a child. its a store for baby stuff mostly cheap items but we didn't get any coz i dont know, nothing that i like. i mostly like clothes but we got some clothes for the baby already.When we are in target we add some items in there but my feet start getting sore from walking so we decided to go home instead. while at home i continue doing my laundry . im getting tired so i took a nap. my day was busy during saturday but usually on the weekdays my life is bored coz im always alone in the house and sometimes nothing to do. Tonight I look up for another recipe on internet . I'm interested to cook another dish which is good to learn. so i write it down to my notebook. I hope i can cook the other recipe sometimes!

BIRTHDAY PARTY!

2009-05-29T21:39:00.000-07:00

My husband and I went to birthday party tonight with one of my friends here in Fort Collins. I have so much fun while watching them singing and dancing with magic sing. Ate Teresa was making fun with the songs, that's why were laughing so much. the food there was wonderful. I like the humba (pork stew) i got a little and bring it home. I can't wait to eat it again tomorrow. yum! I'm glad i had a great time tonight.

Legs cramps!

2009-05-28T22:31:00.000-07:00

My left leg was cramp today. it was still 5:30 in the morning and i woke up with cramps. its really hurt i almost cry but i tried to control myself and relax. so i massage my leg to relieve the pain. it usually happen to me because i am pregnant. I experience this two times already. in the www.babycenter.com says that, thats why i am experiencing this because I'm carring exta weight and my expanding uterus is putting pressure on the veins that return blood from my legs to my heart as well as on the nerves leading from my trunk to my legs. Unfortunately, the cramps may get worse as my pregnancy progresses. Leg cramps are more common at night but can also happen during the day.

MANGO FLOAT!

2009-05-28T22:27:00.000-07:00

Mango float is the one of my favorite desserts its made with fresh mango, graham crackers, condensed milk and cream. it just easy to make. its really yummy! I used to make this several times. I'm thinking to make this during my baby shower. I hope everybody will like it.

Preparing things!

2009-05-28T22:22:00.000-07:00

May 27, 09

I woke up early today. I prepare what to bring for my baby shower and I prepare lunch for my hubby. He like egg sandwich so I cooked that for him. Today he sent out the baby shower invitation already. I hope they will get it okay..

I am BIG..

2009-05-28T22:20:00.000-07:00

May 26, 09

I cooked pork soup today. I eat a lot and i am very full. when im the bathroom i was looking at the mirror. I look bigger. so I plan to take picture with myself.so I took picture and post into friendster! I was really shocked " I am Big" then tonight my friend Nescel messages me she said.. hey Del you look big and i said yeah.. hehehe! thats how it is! I need to gain weight. I need to get more nutrience for my growing baby but after when having a baby i will do diet naman.After were done for dinner we continue doing for baby shower invitation. i finally got the addresses, thanks for my friend lerio. so my hubby printed out and finish it.

Making invitation!

2009-05-28T22:13:00.000-07:00

May 25,09

Today we started doing for baby shower invitation. my husband starting printing out. I'm thinking so much on what to do for baby shower. so now i make a list to what to bring and what to prepare. I hope it goes well..

Baby Shower Party!

2009-05-28T22:04:00.001-07:00

May 24, 09

My day was busy today. after we went to church we go home to relax a little and in one hour we went to Eric and Michelle engagement party. I'm the only filipina girl there, but all people are nice to me. Bro
Eric introduced us to all his friends which is nice. I only eat a little in there because I know i will go to baby shower party of one of my friend which is lots of pinoy food. I met a girl there her name is Lorie and we talked a little.In half hour we leave the place and went to baby shower party. when I got there i'm 30 minutes late already. all the people eating and chatting. It was wonderful party. All the people enjoyed the food, the game and the time. After the party, mechel, lerio and I talking about my baby shower. were planning where to held my baby shower. for the time and what day. so we decided to have my baby shower at mechel's house.

Lazy Day!

2009-05-28T22:03:00.001-07:00

May 23, 09

It was lazy day today. we woke up late like 11am. but i had to wake up because i'm hungry. so today i did laundry.. in the afternoon we went to king sooper to get our week and groceries also we went to babiesrus to buy gift for baby shower.

Doctor Appointment!

2009-05-28T22:02:00.000-07:00

May 22, 09

Today is my Doctor Appointment at Salud. this is the time that were on time. the nurse check my blood pressure and my weight. I gained weight again today. I am now 120 pounds. my baby is growing fast. my little girl is healthy. Thanks God!

Nurse Visit!

2009-05-28T22:01:00.000-07:00

May 20, 09

We met again with the nurse today. we discuss a little about pregnancy and she asked how I am doing. I thank God i'm doing good. my pregnancy was good so far!

Childbirth Class Preparation!

2009-05-28T22:00:00.002-07:00

May 15-16 09

This is our childbirth class appointment. It was nice because i learned many things in there since I'm first time parent. we did cleansing breath, massages, birth position, taking class for vaginal delivery and cesarean also about medication on what to apply for pain during labor. I hope i can still remember all the things from this class.

RELAX TIME!

2009-05-28T22:00:00.001-07:00

May 14, 09

I was so tired today from yesterday appointment. I tried to relax myself, i didn't do much. Tonight we play our favorite game which is dominoes. we play chicken foot and mexican train. I play with my in laws and husband. it was really fun we forget that its bedtime already.. Time for bedtimes guys.. next time again!

BIOMETRICS APPOINTMENT!

2009-05-28T21:51:00.000-07:00

May 13, 09

We woke up early today for my appointment. we went to the place. I thought it was crowded and busy there but it's not. It's just a short time and it was fast. everything is organized. When im finished we went to TJ Maxx where many things on sale. I bought bed sheet stuff and maternity clothes. after that we went to Baskin Robbins. a place for ice cream lots of flavors in there. since we had a coupon we used it to get discount. I got nutty coconut and baseball nut with waffle bowl. It was really yummy! After that we went to Red lobster to met in-laws. this is our late celebration for mother's day. I really had a great time today!

Hello!

2009-05-28T20:42:00.000-07:00

Hello guys.. I'm new member here I hope i will learn more in doing blogging. Goodluck to me and have a nice day to everyone!