by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on February 6, 2011
I think my sweet baby boy is teething. Already? Can this be? You be the judge…
Swollen cheeks (and swollen gums).
Very sad (and sometimes grumpy) faces.
Gnawing on his hands (and anything else he can get in his mouth).
All tell-tale signs, I say .
What are some other symptoms Not-So-Tiny Tim is displaying? Well, he’s been drooling up a storm and hasn’t been nursing well. I’m happy to say, however, that he hasn’t had a fever. Nor has his sleeping pattern changed much… Or, maybe it has and his Mama is just too tired to notice.
by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on November 8, 2010
Just days before our littlest guy was born, you heard all about what our older children thought about his coming arrival. Can you believe Timothy is already 4 weeks old? Well, we were curious about what the kiddos all think now. Watch as Ray asks them all about life with a new little brother…
by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on October 22, 2010
Words can not express how much I have enjoyed soaking up every single moment with my precious baby these past 11 days. Even though Timothy is Baby #7 I feel like I am able to really enjoy having a newborn for the first time.
I know that may sound weird, but I was overwhelmed with the twins and then each baby came so soon after the one (or two) before that I never really took much time to just enjoy these first few weeks after the birth of a new baby.
Sure, I lack sleep and I’m just as busy as ever – I have six other children who need me, of course – but I am taking the time to just enjoy Timothy in this newborn stage. Snuggling with him as he slumbers, nursing him when he’s hungry (and even when he’s not), and gazing in to his sleepy eyes in rare moments of consciousness bring me such joy.
My older kiddos are enjoying cuddling with Timothy, too. Julia is such a big help and even Zach has that special touch when Timmy gets fussy. Noah and Ben want to hold him every chance they can, and they get so worried when he seems upset. To be honest, I’m having a hard time sharing Tiny Tim!
This time goes by so fast. I can look at each of my “big” kids to be reminded of just how quickly.
We had Baby Timothy’s follow-up appointment with the pediatrician today, so we decided to make a family outing of it. Mama’s tired, but Baby is good – a bit jaundice, but nothing that a little sunlight won’t help. Timmy is almost back up to his birth weight, too, weighing in at 6 pounds, 5 ounces!
Just a couple of hours after Ray recorded my last prego update on Sunday afternoon, I went in to labor. But, not before my mom and sisters threw me a lovely surprise baby shower! A wonderful afternoon with the girls is just what I needed before welcoming Timothy Charles in to the world. Boy, was [...]
As most of you know by now, we met the newest member of our family yesterday morning. We can’t wait to introduce him to you, but first you must check out what our older kiddos thought about the coming of Baby… Stay tuned to meet Baby Young and hear the story of his arrival.
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Well, if so, I have a tote bag full of goodies for you, courtesy of Johnson & Johnson! These totes are super nice and will be stuffed full of some fabulous products, from lip balm for you to hand and face wipes for baby and band-aids for your kiddos at home. I have heard from [...]
Baby flutters. Counting down the days. Gathering baby essentials. There are so many exciting moments to be had while baking a baby. But, there are some great products and services out there to make the joyous time for an expectant mom even more enjoyable. I’d like to tell you about a few I’ve been able [...]
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Sitting ever so still, I sense a faint tickle inside my womb. I know it’s you I feel and I smile. Your movement makes me think of a butterfly trying to escape my cupped hands. I imagine you dancing, flittering, and flying – like a butterfly – as you grow, develop, and change. Soon we [...]
With Spring comes picnics, trips to the park, and walks around the neighborhood. And, since today is the first official day of spring, it’s time to head outside and enjoy the sunshine! Kolkraft would like to make it easy for you by offering one lucky From Dates to Diapers reader the opportunity to win their [...]
In celebration of their brand new baby catalog, Sears is sponsoring a fabulous giveaway here at From Dates to Diapers! Now, I’ve seen this fun and interactive catalog and must say that it is certainly an exciting way to shop; with games, tips, and full color pictures of some fabulous baby items (and even some [...]
