Today, we've made "big" progress on the eating front.
She's still relying largely Mummy's breast milk for nutrition, but after a weekend of planning and 3 consecutive days of a persistently cooking and feeding Mummy, she's managed to eat:
5 whole pieces of fusilli (self fed with spoon, 2 assisted)
A few bites off a broccoli floret (previously pureed)
About100 ml of Milo
About100 ml of Ribena
About 3/4 cube of Laughing Cow's plain cheese cube
2 sides (the brown parts) of a piece of bread
A few cashew nuts and raisins
A few spoonfuls of yoghurt (mostly self fed, Mummy scooping, she puts spoon in mouth)
Half a bowl of soup with egg yolk
1 tiny bite of avocado
Few bites of half an apple
Hmm, I think that's about it.
She's managed to poo without diffculty that Mummy didn't even know when she was done, until she got up and I saw the big pile. Apparently, the dragon fruit consumed the previous afternoon helped. It's travelled out already :)
Papa's a BIG help too, coming home by 7:30pm to have dinner together! Thanks, Lougong!
Will persevere!
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Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
"Calling" Someone is...
calling that someone with a telephone, at least to Ning.
Recently, when somebody approaches our home door, I'd ask her to call out that person's name. And she slaps her hand to her ear, as if putting the phone to her ear, then said the person's name.
When Papa opens the door in the evening after work, Mummy says, "Papa is home. Go call Papa," and she puts her palm flat against her left ear, to "call" Papa.
So funny.
Recently, when somebody approaches our home door, I'd ask her to call out that person's name. And she slaps her hand to her ear, as if putting the phone to her ear, then said the person's name.
When Papa opens the door in the evening after work, Mummy says, "Papa is home. Go call Papa," and she puts her palm flat against her left ear, to "call" Papa.
So funny.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Solid snakey stools
She had some sweet potatoes day before yesterday and finally pooed after 3 days without. And yesterday too.
I think her intestines are finally maturing. Her farts smells like adult farts too.
We'll introduce more foods to her by 1 year old. She'll have cake when she's 1 :)
Papa will be pleased.
I think her intestines are finally maturing. Her farts smells like adult farts too.
We'll introduce more foods to her by 1 year old. She'll have cake when she's 1 :)
Papa will be pleased.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Correct pronunciation of "Dr Seuss"
You’re wrong as the deuce
And you shouldn’t rejoice
If you’re calling him Seuss.
He pronounces it Soice.
And you shouldn’t rejoice
If you’re calling him Seuss.
He pronounces it Soice.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
9 months development assessment today!
The vital statistics of a 9-month-old baby:
Weight: 8.63 kg (75%)
Length: 70.3 cm (>50%)
Head circumference: 46.3 cm (90%)
She definitely feels heavier than 8.63 kg.
She's passed all the tests in the clinic, including a hearing test. She was so excited when we reached the high-pitched left ear, she didn't respond until she calmed down. The nurse also commented, how happy she was just looking atht he hairy plastic ball she threw onto the chair in front to make her look forward instead of the source of the sound before she switched it on.
The nurse placed a knotted rubber band in front of Ning to test her pincer grasp, and Ning just looked at it, swept it away, until I told her, it's okay to play with it but don't eat it. Then Ning was given a small cube to pass to each hand, this one she wasn't interested, picked up and threw away. I should've given her my handphone, that always worked. I'd say cannot eat, then she'll "keh keh" pass from one hand to another, then try to steal a bite. Hahaha.
Then we placed her on a mat on a high counter for crawling. I commented how high it was, and the nurse just confirmed with me if she can do it at home and I assured her yes. Last test, standing with support. We let her stand on floor holding on to a children's table. The nurse said "She has a very steady stand. Just give her more opportunity to pull to standing."
Nurse says to give her lots of opportunities and NOT to use a walker, because it makes babies tip toes, which is unnatural.
Nurse noted: ACTIVE BABY in the remarks section :P
Sigh, so happy.
Weight: 8.63 kg (75%)
Length: 70.3 cm (>50%)
Head circumference: 46.3 cm (90%)
She definitely feels heavier than 8.63 kg.
She's passed all the tests in the clinic, including a hearing test. She was so excited when we reached the high-pitched left ear, she didn't respond until she calmed down. The nurse also commented, how happy she was just looking atht he hairy plastic ball she threw onto the chair in front to make her look forward instead of the source of the sound before she switched it on.
The nurse placed a knotted rubber band in front of Ning to test her pincer grasp, and Ning just looked at it, swept it away, until I told her, it's okay to play with it but don't eat it. Then Ning was given a small cube to pass to each hand, this one she wasn't interested, picked up and threw away. I should've given her my handphone, that always worked. I'd say cannot eat, then she'll "keh keh" pass from one hand to another, then try to steal a bite. Hahaha.
Then we placed her on a mat on a high counter for crawling. I commented how high it was, and the nurse just confirmed with me if she can do it at home and I assured her yes. Last test, standing with support. We let her stand on floor holding on to a children's table. The nurse said "She has a very steady stand. Just give her more opportunity to pull to standing."
Nurse says to give her lots of opportunities and NOT to use a walker, because it makes babies tip toes, which is unnatural.
Nurse noted: ACTIVE BABY in the remarks section :P
Sigh, so happy.
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Deeeaah, Dah, Duck! Jer, Je, Che..
She's been sputtering a lot of "da", "dee", "deeaah", and suddenly she says "duck", so I quickly gave her the only yellow "duck" soft toy with the loose thread nose and fading eyes. And she has some fun with it, and saying "daaaack" before it ended.
She can also say "che che" (Cantonese for elder sister) though sporadically.
And sometimes, her babbling does sound like she's having a conversation in Cantonese :) Most of the times, I think it sounds more like English. The intonations. Or, maybe I'm just reading too much into it, haha.
She can also say "che che" (Cantonese for elder sister) though sporadically.
And sometimes, her babbling does sound like she's having a conversation in Cantonese :) Most of the times, I think it sounds more like English. The intonations. Or, maybe I'm just reading too much into it, haha.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
She understands our conversations
Yesterday, I was talking to Popo on the phone (speaker mode) in Cantonese and Popo asked me to 'lock' Ning in the cot if I needed to cook or do other household chores. I said she'd cry, Popo says it's okay, she'd settle down. Ning started to cry inconsolably when she was happily mouthing her rattle away earlier. I had to assure her that I haven't put her in her cot for a very long time and won't be doing that just to do chores. Then she stopped crying.
By the way, when I do cook, she sits on the high chair with me in the kitchen. I'd give her a pot or lid to bang with a spoon. I'd let her sit on the floor if I was going to be quick, otherwise, it's the high chair. I'm also quite a 'messy' cook, tend to flick water all over the place, and pieces of cut vegetables may fall on the floor. So, these are the reasons for the high chair.
Today, she was playing with her telephone rattle before bath. After bath, I dried her on the bed beside her fresh jumper and the rattle. She kept picking up the jumper to gum the collar. To get her off the jumper, I asked her, "Why don't you play with your telephone rattle? It's been waiting for you since before you bathed." And she immediately rolled over to get the rattle and let me dress her :)
By the way, when I do cook, she sits on the high chair with me in the kitchen. I'd give her a pot or lid to bang with a spoon. I'd let her sit on the floor if I was going to be quick, otherwise, it's the high chair. I'm also quite a 'messy' cook, tend to flick water all over the place, and pieces of cut vegetables may fall on the floor. So, these are the reasons for the high chair.
Today, she was playing with her telephone rattle before bath. After bath, I dried her on the bed beside her fresh jumper and the rattle. She kept picking up the jumper to gum the collar. To get her off the jumper, I asked her, "Why don't you play with your telephone rattle? It's been waiting for you since before you bathed." And she immediately rolled over to get the rattle and let me dress her :)
Friday, July 23, 2010
Ning's learning program
I started with the English reading program, following the book to the T, and then added Math, following the notes that came with the cards.
However, I had a problem finding 15 happy sessions half an hour apart. So it quickly dwindled down to 2 sets of 5 words i.e. 6 sessions per day, and another 6 sessions with the Math dot cards. You really need to flash very quickly. I'd lose her after the third card, meaning, she'd start looking at other things.
In between the beginning and now, I've also stopped and restarted Math cards, tried 3reading cards per session, 2 sets per day. Then decided to follow the book on 5 cards per set and hone my flashing speed.
Most of the time, if she seems to be in the mood, I'd do as many sets back to back. If she's not in the mood, I'd stop and wait at least 15 minutes for the next session.
And it's sort of evolved to 2 sets of 5 English words, 2 sets of 5 dot cards and 3 sets of 3 equations. She's particularly interested in the dot cards (crawled to them in favor of camera or phone or colourful musical Lamaze flowers) and especially attentive with the addition equations (just started 3 days ago).
I hear her waking, gotta stop!
However, I had a problem finding 15 happy sessions half an hour apart. So it quickly dwindled down to 2 sets of 5 words i.e. 6 sessions per day, and another 6 sessions with the Math dot cards. You really need to flash very quickly. I'd lose her after the third card, meaning, she'd start looking at other things.
In between the beginning and now, I've also stopped and restarted Math cards, tried 3reading cards per session, 2 sets per day. Then decided to follow the book on 5 cards per set and hone my flashing speed.
Most of the time, if she seems to be in the mood, I'd do as many sets back to back. If she's not in the mood, I'd stop and wait at least 15 minutes for the next session.
And it's sort of evolved to 2 sets of 5 English words, 2 sets of 5 dot cards and 3 sets of 3 equations. She's particularly interested in the dot cards (crawled to them in favor of camera or phone or colourful musical Lamaze flowers) and especially attentive with the addition equations (just started 3 days ago).
I hear her waking, gotta stop!
Preparing for Ning's learning
This is the first time I'm writing on helping Ning learn to read and do math. I started with the physical program when she was 5 months old after reading Glenn Doman's "How Smart is Your Baby".
Took me some time to source for used cards within my budget (original costs SGD2,700). Found some old posts on forum but was usually too late. Finally a set from 6years ago that has all I needed for one-fifth of the retail price and started using them when she was 6 months old.
The set has the following:
1) "How to teach your baby to Read" English Kit (Volume 1 & 2)
2) "How to teach your baby to Read" Chinese Kit (Volume 1 & 2)
3) "How to teach your baby Math" Kit
4) "How to give your baby Encyclopaedic Knowledge" Kit (10 sets)
I was told the latest copies of the reading kits contained over a thousand words and my set from 6 years ago only had about six hundred and a little more. It was enough for me to get started, I thought. Once her sight has developed considerably, will make slideshows or own A4 cards :)
Took me some time to source for used cards within my budget (original costs SGD2,700). Found some old posts on forum but was usually too late. Finally a set from 6years ago that has all I needed for one-fifth of the retail price and started using them when she was 6 months old.
The set has the following:
1) "How to teach your baby to Read" English Kit (Volume 1 & 2)
2) "How to teach your baby to Read" Chinese Kit (Volume 1 & 2)
3) "How to teach your baby Math" Kit
4) "How to give your baby Encyclopaedic Knowledge" Kit (10 sets)
I was told the latest copies of the reading kits contained over a thousand words and my set from 6 years ago only had about six hundred and a little more. It was enough for me to get started, I thought. Once her sight has developed considerably, will make slideshows or own A4 cards :)
Sitting down from standing is also a skill
Just found out about that from BabyCenter newsletter.
She's developed this pretty quickly after standing. It's suppose develop in the 9th or 10th month. I think we don't give her enough opportunity to pull to standing though, we just put her to the cot bars / gym and she hangs on from there.
Will sit her down at the cotside more often. It's definitely sturdier for pulling up than the IKEA baby gym.
Developmental milestone: Walking
She's developed this pretty quickly after standing. It's suppose develop in the 9th or 10th month. I think we don't give her enough opportunity to pull to standing though, we just put her to the cot bars / gym and she hangs on from there.
Will sit her down at the cotside more often. It's definitely sturdier for pulling up than the IKEA baby gym.
Developmental milestone: Walking
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Pottying situation update @ 7.5m
Ning's still going to the potty.
Some weeks, I don't even need to scrub a single soiled (poo) diaper. At others, especially after introducing new foods (like watermelon) she'd go in her diaper and more often.
When the weather's really cool and feels like we're in an air-conditioned environment, she wets more diapers at night or while napping than her usual 8 per day.
And it's been really cool recently. Good for long naps, but the laundry piles up pretty quickly and drying takes more than half a day. So by the end of the day, I'd be rushing to fold them before the last diaper is used up.
Hmm, we haven't reached the tipping point for going diaper free yet, which is three or less diapers a day.
Am planning to get her a sturdier Bjorn potty from Mothercare so that she can sit on it by herself now that she's become quite professional at sitting up without support :) Let's hope I'll "bump" into a potty sale at Mothercare's soon!
Some weeks, I don't even need to scrub a single soiled (poo) diaper. At others, especially after introducing new foods (like watermelon) she'd go in her diaper and more often.
When the weather's really cool and feels like we're in an air-conditioned environment, she wets more diapers at night or while napping than her usual 8 per day.
And it's been really cool recently. Good for long naps, but the laundry piles up pretty quickly and drying takes more than half a day. So by the end of the day, I'd be rushing to fold them before the last diaper is used up.
Hmm, we haven't reached the tipping point for going diaper free yet, which is three or less diapers a day.
Am planning to get her a sturdier Bjorn potty from Mothercare so that she can sit on it by herself now that she's become quite professional at sitting up without support :) Let's hope I'll "bump" into a potty sale at Mothercare's soon!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Blowing bubbles since last week (week 7)
It seems like so long ago, when it has only been slightly more than 7 weeks when we have Shay Ning. Maybe the last couple of weeks was really tough in the evenings, when she would only feed for 3 minutes and then start crying, no, it's wailing, and we'll carry her, rock her and won't let us put her down. She's got a penchant for being carried chest to chest, upright and her head flopped backwards, which is quite tiring. When she's in our arms, and comfortable, she's just awake and curious and looks around until she's sleepy then falls asleep. See photo of Papa below. Most of the day she sleeps or plays nicely by herself or with us and then goes to sleep. Between midnight and morning, she'll only wake twice for milk, at most and then falls asleep again. It is only the evenings, so I guess, we're still quite lucky.
Yesterday we brought her out to buy her a cot mobile, a brush and maybe some other toys, since she was fussy and didn't really want to sleep. We've got some vouchers for Kiddy Palace and got her the Fisher and Price Jungle theme cot mobile. It has lights, 18-minute Bach, Beethoven, Mozart music and a revolving mobile with jungle animal soft toys. We're gonna put it up later. Maybe take a picture afterwards.
Hopefully it'll make it less boring for her when her parents are totally knocked out to play with her.
We also bought a front carrier, since she likes the chest to chest, to take some weight off our arms while soothing her in the evenings. Papa's tried it out, it's good and Shay Ning doesn't object to it, thankfully.
So, now, we're still trying to figure out why she's so fussy in the evenings. Maybe we'll try to go out again in the late afternoon, or see if her pattern is changing, then go out again tomorrow. She slept relatively quickly yesterday. We arrived home about 1900hrs, then she started fussing shortly after, but finally drank at 2100hrs falling asleep during feed after an hour and fifteen minutes.
Wish us good luck!
Or give us some good tips ;)
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Thoughts & Baby's Patterns @ Week 34
Baby's very active.
I would often stop what I was and just enjoy feeling baby moving inside. Sometimes you can even see the belly move!
Almost every meal time and a while after that, baby will start to fidget. Lougong, right?
When Lougong puts a hand on the belly during the active period, baby will even 'pop-up' under his hand. Funny Lougong, he'd jerk his hand back as if afraid of it. Lougong says quite 'geli' :P
Recently, while watching television after dinner, I would lie flat on my back and watch my belly change shape. Baby would take the opportunity to 'stretch'. My whole belly would distort from big round dome to diagonal bump from my bottom right stomach up to my left hand side just below the left breast. I didn't know they could do that :) Hee hee, we didn't take any pictures yet, coz usually don't wear much by then, VERY HOT.
Even in the day time, sometimes, my belly will show a bump on the right while the left hand side is 'deflated'. Then I'd really feel the stretch :)
Another observation is, baby tend to 'hiccup' a lot. Can feel it. 1 week at least a few times. Nobody knows why baby 'hiccup' in the womb. *puzzled*
Alright, that's all for now.
Been feeling very heavy and tired recently. Taken 3-4 hr naps every weekend since last week.
I would often stop what I was and just enjoy feeling baby moving inside. Sometimes you can even see the belly move!
Almost every meal time and a while after that, baby will start to fidget. Lougong, right?
When Lougong puts a hand on the belly during the active period, baby will even 'pop-up' under his hand. Funny Lougong, he'd jerk his hand back as if afraid of it. Lougong says quite 'geli' :P
Recently, while watching television after dinner, I would lie flat on my back and watch my belly change shape. Baby would take the opportunity to 'stretch'. My whole belly would distort from big round dome to diagonal bump from my bottom right stomach up to my left hand side just below the left breast. I didn't know they could do that :) Hee hee, we didn't take any pictures yet, coz usually don't wear much by then, VERY HOT.
Even in the day time, sometimes, my belly will show a bump on the right while the left hand side is 'deflated'. Then I'd really feel the stretch :)
Another observation is, baby tend to 'hiccup' a lot. Can feel it. 1 week at least a few times. Nobody knows why baby 'hiccup' in the womb. *puzzled*
Alright, that's all for now.
Been feeling very heavy and tired recently. Taken 3-4 hr naps every weekend since last week.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Ultrasound @ Week 27
This week, I'm scheduled for a Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) and a Growth Scan :) Lougong and I are eager to catch another glimpse of baby.
UltraSound Picture
The left one shows back of baby's head and the one on the right, side profile :) Amniotic fluid normal, baby's already turned downward, in good position for vaginal birth :)
Sigh. Am happy.
Add-on: Turned out my OGTT was normal. I was a little worried about this one *phew*
UltraSound Picture
The left one shows back of baby's head and the one on the right, side profile :) Amniotic fluid normal, baby's already turned downward, in good position for vaginal birth :)
Sigh. Am happy.
Add-on: Turned out my OGTT was normal. I was a little worried about this one *phew*
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Hospital Bag (pack 2 weeks before EDD)
For Mummy:
For Baby:
After note (added 10 months post natal):
The only stuff I used were...
Asked my husband to bring (after admission/birth)...
Come to think of it, I should've also...
- Pyjamas
- Undergarments
- Medicines which you are currently on e.g. for conditions such as hypertension, diabetes etc.
- Slippers
- Face and bath towels
- Toiletries – toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, soap and shampoo
- Hair dryers are available upon request. If you are staying in Class A or B1 rooms, you will receive a toiletry bag. You can also buy this bag at our Retail Pharmacy on Level 1.
For Baby:
- 2 baby vests
- 2 pairs of baby mittens and booties
- 2 wrapping blankets for baby
Note: EDD is Expected Delivery Date
References:
After note (added 10 months post natal):
The only stuff I used were...
- Camera,
- slippers (very important, must be easy to put on, coz it's such a pain to move),
- face towels (used hospital's bath towels),
- panties (though come to think of it, bring those old ones that you can throw away, or get disposables) and
- toiletries, for myself,
- one wrap top,
- disposable diapers (48 for 3 days, wipes, hospital 80 pcs was enough for the stay) and
- one receiving blanket for baby.
Asked my husband to bring (after admission/birth)...
- my long cotton scarf for use as wrap and blanket (light),
- one loose long pants, those gowns are really short, and examinations they lift up your gown,
- extra scrunchies, I flushed mine down the toilet accidentally and
- comb (wide tooth), forgot this one in the toiletries list,
- more biscuits and snacks, and
- drinks for those between meals hunger pangs.
Come to think of it, I should've also...
- insisted that my baby be brought to me after the C-section to latch on, I had difficulty trying 1 day after that, thankfully, I'm still breastfeeding at 10 months, and intend to do so until she stops :)
- packed a bottle with straw / spill proof for drinking in bed, without getting up,
- packed one or two books, instead of my PSP Portable (don't need to worry bout losing it),
- packed more fruits (washed) and healthy snacks (dried fruits, muesli bar) and
- listened to my MP3 player more, need to tune out the other visitors.
Pregnancy Symptoms @ Week 23
I went to KK for my check-up appointment. This round, it was relatively fast :)
Doctor asked me if I had...
any concerns/complaints?
any leaking fluids/bleeding?
enough supplements?
And then proceeded to listen to the babies heartbeat using the Doppler machine.
My only concerns were:
1. Numbness in my hands and difficulty (sometimes painful) in bending fingers...
2. Floaters, like worms of silvery light snaking up on my peripheral vision whenever I just get up, sneeze or cough. I read an article in the papers just the day before that this can be dangerous and may indicate a tear in the retina.
Doctor assured me it's normal. Baby's probably pressing on certain nerves causing all these. I should only be concern if my water retention/numbness is accompanied by obvious red inflammation, or high blood pressure.
*phew*
It concurred with my previous consultation. I'm more at ease now.
Moving on with the remaining 4 months :D
Doctor asked me if I had...
any concerns/complaints?
any leaking fluids/bleeding?
enough supplements?
And then proceeded to listen to the babies heartbeat using the Doppler machine.
My only concerns were:
1. Numbness in my hands and difficulty (sometimes painful) in bending fingers...
2. Floaters, like worms of silvery light snaking up on my peripheral vision whenever I just get up, sneeze or cough. I read an article in the papers just the day before that this can be dangerous and may indicate a tear in the retina.
Doctor assured me it's normal. Baby's probably pressing on certain nerves causing all these. I should only be concern if my water retention/numbness is accompanied by obvious red inflammation, or high blood pressure.
*phew*
It concurred with my previous consultation. I'm more at ease now.
Moving on with the remaining 4 months :D
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Parenthood Law & Guide List
LAW
- The mother of the baby holds the ultimate rights and final say to her baby's child care
- Full breastfeeding on demand for at least 6 months (no other fluid intake) Ref: KK's "Breastfeed: Give your child a headstart"
- No bottle feeding or pacifiers (avoid nipple confusion and difficulty in breasfeeding)
- No hitting / shaking the baby no matter what!
- No honey or non-mother's milk until after 12 months
- Baby signing for communicating needs before baby can talk
- May introduce mashed vegetables and meat with porridge from 7 month onwards (no salt or other additives until 12 months)
- Full time on cloth diapers, unless long distance travelling
- Start potty training when baby can sit upright on her own
Friday, June 05, 2009
Week 17 Bleeding, bed rest
This morning, woke up about 5:30am, went to toilet to pee, wiped, brown discharge again. Last night after shower, pee, quite a lot, with mucus.
2 days ago, experienced splitting cramps, like something's gonna break. Toa Payoh GP checked out and wrote referral to KK. KK Dr Chua checked heart beat, abdoment, and viewed inside the vagina. Checked with her 'senior doctor' and informed probably muscle pull.
Worried, trying not to so much.
Gave me progesterone injection and medication to 'stabilize' my endometrium. The injection was a very viscous (more like vicious and painful) one, the nurse warned me. While she was injecting me, her hands started shaking while pushing second half of the syringe contents into my left thigh :P It felt a little painful, but seeing her shake also makes me want to laugh, seems like she's hurting more than me :) So I joked around with the nurse about it.
At home, check everytime I pee, so far, only 1 show, more like brown urine on tissue.
Hope baby's alright, we'll pull thru this.
2 days ago, experienced splitting cramps, like something's gonna break. Toa Payoh GP checked out and wrote referral to KK. KK Dr Chua checked heart beat, abdoment, and viewed inside the vagina. Checked with her 'senior doctor' and informed probably muscle pull.
Worried, trying not to so much.
Gave me progesterone injection and medication to 'stabilize' my endometrium. The injection was a very viscous (more like vicious and painful) one, the nurse warned me. While she was injecting me, her hands started shaking while pushing second half of the syringe contents into my left thigh :P It felt a little painful, but seeing her shake also makes me want to laugh, seems like she's hurting more than me :) So I joked around with the nurse about it.
At home, check everytime I pee, so far, only 1 show, more like brown urine on tissue.
Hope baby's alright, we'll pull thru this.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Week-by-week Pregnancy Guides
http://www.pregnancyguideonline.com/index.html
This site addresses changes happening to Mum very briefly, suggests what Dads can do, and info on Baby development. Illustrations shows what is happening in Mum's body.
http://pregnancy.about.com/od/pregnancycalendar/p/week10.htm
This one is organized to what to expect for Mum, Dad and what is happening to Baby. It's got annotated ultrasound scan images for almost every week :)
http://www.baby2see.com
Lots of information on fetal development, 3D and 2D ultrasound scan images.
This site addresses changes happening to Mum very briefly, suggests what Dads can do, and info on Baby development. Illustrations shows what is happening in Mum's body.
http://pregnancy.about.com/od/pregnancycalendar/p/week10.htm
This one is organized to what to expect for Mum, Dad and what is happening to Baby. It's got annotated ultrasound scan images for almost every week :)
http://www.baby2see.com
Lots of information on fetal development, 3D and 2D ultrasound scan images.
On co-sleeping with babies...
Safe Bed
Parents who are sick and on medication should also avoid co-sleeping (risk spreading the virus to baby; medicines consumed may put her into a deep slumber, making it difficult for her to wake up in the night if the baby cries.)
Size and Weight Issues
Bed sharing definitely becomes more dangerous for the baby if one or both of her parents are large and overweight. If the baby rolls towards mum or if mum’s weight leaves a big impression in the mattress when both are on the mattress, the chances of the baby being crushed and smothered are very high.
Sources:
http://infant-toddler-health.suite101.com/article.cfm/bed_sharing_safety_tips
- large enough to accommodate mum, dad and baby
- king size mattress placed on the floor away from wall would be ideal
- flat and firm mattress
- use a fitted bed sheet
- avoid extra pillows, comforters or blankets
- no bedding items for new born (they should be dressed warmly)
- baby should be put between mum and the edge of bed (if on floor), wall or guardrails
- if mum is a very sound sleeper, a crib next to the bed is a much better option.
Parents who are sick and on medication should also avoid co-sleeping (risk spreading the virus to baby; medicines consumed may put her into a deep slumber, making it difficult for her to wake up in the night if the baby cries.)
Size and Weight Issues
Bed sharing definitely becomes more dangerous for the baby if one or both of her parents are large and overweight. If the baby rolls towards mum or if mum’s weight leaves a big impression in the mattress when both are on the mattress, the chances of the baby being crushed and smothered are very high.
Sources:
http://infant-toddler-health.suite101.com/article.cfm/bed_sharing_safety_tips
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