Mommy Questions: Day 1

Hey guys!

Well today is October 4th and I must say I LOVE being a mommy. I plan on using this blog to talk with other moms about their struggles, accomplishments, and so forth. I think it is always better when multiple people work together.

Braeden was 3 months old on September 28 and he is growing way too fast. He weighs 15 pounds and is 26 inches long. He is wearing 6-9 months clothes.. mostly 9 months. He is so smart is is crazy! I hope that my other moms will share their brag stories as well. The way I see it, you work hard to raise your child, teach them things, keep them healthy, etc. You may as well brag a little ;)

So first thing.. Braeden just started teething. It is painful for him and breaks my heart but I know that it will eventually pass. Currently cold teethers work and my finger seems to make him happy. lol. He has not been as bad as I expected but I also know the worst has yet to come. So any tips are appreciated. :)

Second thing.. Braeden will sleep for 8-9 hours a night when he is in bed with Calvin and I. ( We have a napper thing he sleeps in, in between Calvin and I when we travel.) At home he sleeps in his bed and sleeps good but only about 6-7 hours max. I know this could be worse but it just makes it hard when I know if I put him in the bed with us he will sleep so much better, but it will be a hard habit to break later on. He actually slept with us the first month and a half because of his reflux/ tummy issues and transitioned well into his bed. So I'm not sure whether to just keep him in his own bed, or maybe rotate him some nights with us and not. The nights he sleeps longer he is so full of energy the next day. When he wakes throughout the night he tends to be grumpy the next day. Overall I just want him to get some good sleep and feel rested and ready to play regardless of what that means.

Third thing- I have some clothes and a bouncer that I am looking to get rid of to buy more toys, etc for Braeden so if you are interested or know someone please email me (hedmunds09@gmail.com) or message me via facebook.

Fourth-- Braeden and I work on crawling, walking, motor skills, picture books, and tummy time everyday.. any other ideas for fun things to do with him at this age? He loves outdoors, t.v., and us singing to him. He is not big on squeaky toys.

Fifth- This kid will not take a bottle.. I have pumped and tried to give him a bottle and he won't take it. He will if he is starving but that is about it.. He likes nursing the best. Not to mention the few times he has taken a bottle he throws up afterwards from where he gets so worked up from not wanting it. :/ So suggestions?

Sixth-- In the next month or so I may start introducing baby food in addition to nursing. I have a blender and am interested in making natural foods for Braeden versus foods with fillers and additives. Any suggestions on that, or how to make it? What are some good starter foods?

Okay.. enough topics for day one. My goal is to try and make updates once a week. I would love to know what works for you and what doesn't. Maybe something I do will work for you.. who knows. I feel like the first year is trial and error anyway so we may as well work together!

At the end of each blog I am going to try and do a brag moment. Prior to having Braeden I really didn't take any pride for myself, but I feel like a child is hard work and as parents we should be able to toot our own horn every now in then! :)

Brag moment: I am proud of myself for having solely nursed for the last 3 months and I pray that I will be able to continue :)