Fun Facts Friday

12 Things You May Not Know About Babies
WEEK #4

Is eating your baby's favorite thing to do?
For the first few weeks it might seem as if you're feeding you newborn infant around the clock. This endless hunger has as much to do with your baby's hungry tummy as it does for your ability to meet supply & demand. These frequent feedings will increase your milk supply in order to meet your baby's growing appetite. Babies that are breast-fed babies tend to eat more frequently, because breast milk is more easily digested and more completely absorbed than formula. Your baby has a lot of growing to do and this feeding frenzy will give them the huge caloric intake they need. You can expect that your baby will double thier birth weight in the first six of month of life. You may also notice your baby's appetite become particularly ravenous during growth spurts; the first usually happens between 4 to 6 weeks of age.

Wednesday Chuckle

You may not be laughing if you're in one of those

cars but I thought this was hilarious...

♥ ~ ♥ p.s. happy birthday amazing hubby of mine ♥ ~ ♥

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About 5 years ago my brother & his wife gave me the incredibly generous gift of traveling to Ireland with them & my mom. This past weekend I was going through my photos from the trip and found some from our visit to the Cliffs of Moher. Although the entire trip was AMAZING, this place, these cliffs and the sound of the ocean some 700+ feet below took my breathe away and still does when I look at the pictures.

Inspiration comes in different ways on different days for all of us...

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Fun Facts Friday

12 Things You May Not Know About Babies

WEEK #3

OH MY!!! -  This is a bit of a sensitive subject, but it's something that new parents should know before the big day comes and baby boy arrives. It's not out of the norm, your tiny newborn baby boys testicles are... ummm...to put it delicately...huge! Before your hubby takes credit for juniors' special gift he should know that this is true of ALL newborn baby boys. Swelling of the testicles is actually caused in part by the pressure that is exerted on your baby during birth and  fluids that get trapped in the tissue. Also, all new babies still have Mom's hormones circulating in their body. For boys, these hormones mean enlarged testicles and for girls, they cause the labia to swell. Your hubby will stop patting himself on the back after a couple of days as swelling subsides.

Wednesday Chuckle

Post Easter Chocolate Bunny Health Problems...

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So many things in nature are absolutely mesmerizing - and this wonderful bird is no exception!!!

Inspiration comes in different ways on different days for all of us...

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Fun Facts Friday

12 Things You May Not Know About Babies
WEEK #2

Why Do Babies Have Ants in Their Pants?

 

After spending 9 months curled up and cozy in your womb, a newborn can now move with absolutely no restrictions on their limbs. Babies don't know quite how to control their body movements in this new free range world. A small wave of a baby's arm can become a wide swinging motion. Babies are also born with a natural reflex called Moro, or the startle reflex. When an infant feels like they are falling or if they're startled, they will react suddenly with jerking back & forth motions of their arms and open hands. This natural reflex fades at about 3 months of age. Because prior to 3 months your baby's neurological system is still developing. there are more electrical impulses being sent to their tiny muscles than are necessary. This electrical impulse overload can cause a baby's chin to quiver or legs to tremble. As development continues and the neurological system becomes more organized, your baby's movements will begin to calm. Most quivers are nothing to worry about, but see a doctor if your baby's shaking is rhythmic or if a trembling limb doesn't stop when you touch it.

Wednesday Chuckle

I feel your pain buddy...

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it is More than Monday...it's Tuesday! yesterday slipped right through my fingers...but not before i found this video! in these tough economic time peoples resourcefulness never ceases to amaze me!!! hope you enjoy it!

Inspiration comes in different ways on different days for all of us...

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Fun Facts Friday

12 Things You May Not Know About Babies
WEEK #1


My baby's head looks strange - After nine months of nurturing your little treasure, the day has come when you will welcome your baby into the world. You've pictured that perfect little person for SO long and when you meet them face to face... hmmm, your baby's head looks a little strange, even cone-shaped at first. This oddity is because baby most likely spent hours wedged in the birth canal. Perfect in design, a baby's skull has openings that allow it to change and alter its shape. This flexibility protects against skull fractures and possible brain injury during a natural vaginal delivery. 

Along with their "funny" shaped head a baby can also have nostrils that appear a bit squashed if they slid out on their nose during delivery. A baby's eyes can appear swollen because fluids can sometimes accumulate under the skin. Rest assured however that your baby is a work of art in progress and a little patience will soon reveal the angelic beauty you always imagined.

Wednesday Chuckle

Privacy really is becoming a long lost friend...

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when i saw this i was blown away for too many reason to list here...

yes those gorgeous twin boys are my nephews Jacob & Joshua SO obviously i'm already a huge fan, but when i sat and listened to them i was amazed by their unbelievable natural talent. it's a great song & their friend Chad wrote the lyrics but what they didn't mention was that Jacob wrote the music and Joshua is the lead singer and both are self taught. no music lessons, no singing lessons, they are just gifted by God to create and so they do, beautifully. they follow their passions and make them happen! these two guys have been inspiring me for 17 years and today is no different! please take a minute to listen and leave a comment that i can share with them, it would mean so much.

 

Inspiration comes in different ways on different days for all of us...

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Fun Facts Friday!

Fridays is  a day when I post about interesting baby health & development topics. Today I decided with  it being April 1st and all this posts facts should be focused on Sweet Baby Feet & Springtime!!! 

Did You Know?
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