Danie Is 6 Months Old

Finally, after waiting for 6 long months, Danie is ready to take her first meal. Ate Gabby, that's me!, took photo's of this monumental event, ha ha ha. I grabbed our point and shoot camera and clicked the shutter.

Her first meal was mushed potato, but a variety of food will be introduced to her gradually, no need to rush things so that Danie will enjoy eating and will develop a healthy eating habits. Breast milk is still her main source of nutrition.

Congratulations Danie, job well done.

Next: Danie, Standing...@ 6 months...

Have a nice day to all,

I'm Four Months Old

Yesterday I turned four (4) months old. For now I am still purely breastfed by mom but in a couple of months solid food will be introduced in my diet (this must be exciting). I love sleeping on my tummy after learning to change position from my back to tummy position (wait until I could change position from back to tummy and vise versa).

On Saturday, I'll be getting another set of vaccine.

The photo on the left was taken this evening when dad arrived from work.

Some of the milestone I achieved:

• Smiles, laughs
• Can bear weight on my legs
• Coos when you talk to me
• Can grasp a toy
• I might be teething, hmm (let's see if this is for real)

The symptoms (I experience 4 out o 5) most likely to trouble a teether include:

• Drooling (which can lead to a facial rash)
• Gum swelling and sensitivity
• Irritability or fussiness
• Biting behavior
• Sleep problems

Have a nice day,

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Preparing For My Baptism

Tomorrow, I will be baptized in a Catholic Church. This is one of the important event in my life that I am waiting for. Since December is fast approaching, it was really hard for my dad to look for a church and venue for my baptism, not to mention that they need to consider the priest's (the same priest who officiated my parents' wedding) free schedule.

They really wanted me to be baptized at the Chapel of Padre Pio in Libis (Padre Pio is very significant in dad's prayer to have me in their life) but Chapel's is not allowed to give the Sacrament of Baptism. After several days of calling parishes and churches in Quezon City and Marikina, they finally found the Parish of Our Lady of Pentecost in Katipunan.

Pictorial is not easy since I only have 5 minutes or less of patience per session (The photos were used for my invitation and thank you card). Ear piercing was done 2 weeks ago (I need it to have a feminine look, LOL).

I'll be sharing more tomorrow.

Have a nice day,

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I'm One Month Old

This coming Sunday, I'll be one month old. What's up after a month snoozing, crying and feeding?. At birth, I had no idea that my arms and legs were attached to me. That's all changing now as I starts exploring my body.

I am still being breastfed exclusively (mom is determined to do this up to my 2nd year). Aside from the rashes I have right now, everything is okay. I gained 0.15 lbs and I now weighs 8.14 lbs.

There are several milestone a baby might achieved on the first month and these are:

• Lift head 45 degrees when on stomach (I did this when I was 4 days old)
• Vocalized in ways other than crying (e.g. cooing)
• Smile in response to your smile
• Lift head 90 degrees when on stomach (watch the video below)
• Hold head steady when upright
• Bring both hands together
• Smile spontaneously

I am still practicing the tummy position and I am almost done mastering this skill.

Have a nice day,

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20 Days After

Mom's womb was a warm and cozy environment, and it takes time for me to adjust to the various sights, sounds, and sensations of life outside her womb.

The only way I know to communicate is by crying (usually when I am hungry), but they can communicate with me through their voice and their touch. (I can now recognize mom and dad's voice and pick it out among others.)

I should be put down on my stomach for "tummy time" when I am awake. I should sleep on my back, but I also need to spend time on my belly every day to strengthen my neck muscles, which help me push up, roll over, sit up, and crawl. Tummy time will also help me avoid developing a flat spot on my head from being on my back.

By the end of this week, baby may lift her head (hmm , I did it for the first time when I was just 4 days old) briefly and possibly move it from side to side when she's lying on her stomach. Soon, my nervous system and muscle control will mature and my jerky movements will become more fluid.

Above photo was taken 3 days ago. After I was exposed to indirect sunlight, I bought pandesal and coffee for my parent's breakfast (just kidding).

Have a nice day,

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