Just for Laughing

Playing and laughing with my dad. Dad didn't capture much of my "laughing trip"

Have a nice day,

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Our Summer Getaway in Subic

We've just arrived from our summer Outing in Camayan Cove Beach Resort in Subic and here's what happened yesterday and this morning:

My bathing suit is identical (almost) with my mom's bathing suit. Not enough fabric to make it 100% identical. I was so excited to ride on my pool cruiser but we need to wait time around 3pm so that it wont be to hot to take a dip in the water.

We spent the night at Subic Homes the house is fully air conditioned, so I slept soundly after i spent a couple of hours with my mom's officemate. They were all fond of me and I smile and show them how cute I am (dad's note: I am very proud).

This morning we went to Boardwalk and The Lighthouse, a lot of pictures where taken and after a couple of hours we went back to Subic Homes and prepare going home. We arrived at around 6pm. That's all for now, we are still going to my Ninong Joel's place for their CG (Caring Group)Meeting.

I'll let my dad tell more about our summer trip (dad's note: visit my travel blog and my photo blog).

Have a nice day,

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My First Summer Getaway

Our family is preparing for our first summer getaway (my mom's company outing) this coming Friday in Subic. Mom bought me sunglasses to protect my eyes from the heat of the sun.

They also bought me a sunblock to protect my skin and also a pool cruiser (fish design) For me to travel around the pool (or sea). Hopefully, my bathing suit will finished on time (Made to Order). My parents can't find a RTW bathing suit that fits my size.

Just this evening, Dad inflated the pool cruiser for me to have a feel of it and as expected, I've enjoyed riding on it. I think I am ready for this weekend's summer outing. I'll share about it in a couple of days.

Off course, all of these items are for picture taking purposes only. I won't take a dip into the pool and get wet (I'm still to young for it), I'll do it next time, but who knows, I might end up swimming after all. So here are some tips I got from Baby Centre:

Before your first trip to the swimming pool, phone ahead to find out if there's a playpen, pushchair access and changing tables in the changing room.

To keep babies like me safe while swimming:

• Check that the temperature of the pool is between 84 degrees F and 86 degrees F -- if necessary, the swimming pool attendants can check it for you.
• As soon as your baby starts to shiver, get her out of the pool and wrap her up warmly.
• Start off with sessions of 10 minutes and build up to 20 minutes. If your baby is under one, avoid staying in for longer than 30 minutes.
• If your baby has a cold or seems unwell, avoid going swimming.
• If your baby has a skin complaint, check with your GP to make sure that the chlorine won't irritate his skin.

Check out for more tips here.

Have a nice day,

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My First Meal

Since I already showed my parents many signs (head control, sitting well when supported, chewing motions, significant weight gain, growing appetite and curiosity about what my parents are eating) that I am ready to start solid food, they scheduled my first meal this morning.

I haven't got my highchair (I hope dad could find a not so expensive chair for me) as of this moment, so my dad put me in my new stroller (courtesy of my momsie), Set-up the video and camera and voila!. They gave me about one or two teaspoons (or maybe more) of home-cooked lugaw (rice porridge).

It's very yummy!! and it's very evident that I am so excited to taste my first solid food (see left photo). Mom had the privilege to feed me first, followed by my momsie and lastly my dad.

Note: If a child learns to associate eating with mealtime and the dinner table, she's more likely to develop the good eating habits that can make mealtimes a family joy.

For mom and dad: According to a baby's website I read, you should feed me 2-3 times a day until I turned 9 months old after which you could give me finger foods such as "Marie" (it's a soft biscuit here in Manila) as my merienda (LOL). Off course breast milk is still part of my daily diet.

Easter is a new beginning, a new life; and it is timely that on this day marks a new chapter in my growth as a child. Happy Easter to all.

Have a nice day,

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Rolling Over

I was able to kick myself over, from my back to my tummy, when I was 3 months old. I eventually learned to flip over from my back to my tummy and vice versa.

At about 3 months, when placed on my stomach, I lift my head and shoulders high, using my arms for support. This mini-pushup helps me strengthen the muscles I use to roll over. It amazes me the first time I flips over. (While babies often flip from front to back first, doing it the other way is perfectly normal, too.)

At 4 months I was able to push up on my arms, and arch my back to lift my chest off the ground. I even rock on my stomach, kick my legs, and swim with my arms. All these exercises help me develop the muscles I need to roll over in both directions — I did it when I was 4 1/2 months. Rolling would be my primary mode of ground transportation for a while.

My developed leg, neck, back, and arm muscles will be same muscles to work as I learns to sit independently and crawl (most babies have mastered sitting up by 6 or 7 months; crawling comes a little later.)

As always, Dad will share this video in a few days.

Have a nice day,

P.S.

Congratulations!! to my two uncles, Tito Regie and Tito Renz, they graduated from elementary and highschool, respectively. Job well Done!, I'm sure momsie and popsie are proud of you.

Solid Food

You can introduce solids any time between 4 and 6 months if your baby is ready. Until then, breast milk or formula provides all the calories and nourishment your baby needs and can handle. His digestive system simply isn't ready for solids until he nears his half-birthday.

How Mom and dad will know when I'm ready?

I will give them clear signs when I'm ready to move beyond liquid-only nourishment. Cues to look for include:

• Head control. I need to be able to keep my head in a steady, upright position. (check!)
• Losing the "extrusion reflex." To keep solid food in my mouth and then swallow it, I need to stop using my tongue to push food out of my mouth. (check!)
• Sitting well when supported. Even if I'm not quite ready for a highchair, I need to be able to sit upright to swallow well. (check!)
• Chewing motions. My mouth and tongue develop in sync with my digestive system. To start solids, I should be able to move food to the back of my mouth and swallow. As I learn to swallow efficiently, you may notice less drooling — though if I'm teething, you might still see a lot of drool. (check!)
• Significant weight gain. Most babies are ready to eat solids when they've doubled their birth weight (or weigh about 15 pounds) and are at least 4 months old. (check!)
• Growing appetite. I seems hungry — even with eight to ten feedings of breast milk or formula a day. (check!)
• Curiosity about what they're eating. I may begin eyeing mom's bowl of rice or reaching for a forkful of fettuccine as it travels from dad's plate to his mouth. (check!)

I am 5 months and 1 week old and it is still best to wait until I reaches 6 months before I could taste my first solid food. But since, I show all the indications above, I might have my first solid food in a couple of days (yipeee!).

Have a nice day,

P.S. My momsie (grandmother) just arrived this afternoon and I'll be sharing with you our first encounter

Socialization

Previously: Leaning to Grasp Objects

Even though crying is still my strongest form of communication, I am also developing my sense of humor during my fifth month (I am on my 4th month). I start to laugh at pleasant surprises such as my dad's face appearing from underneath a blanket or a toy popping out of a box, provided it isn't too loud or startling. I laughs, giggles, and smiles with funny faces and lots of general silliness.

I do enjoy hearing a variety of sounds and don't need special toys or instruments to provide them. By just simply clicking your tongue, whistle, or make animal noises — I will surely love it!

I delights at the sound of mom and dad's voices, the sight of their faces, and the touch of their hands. With their help, I will become familiar with others and begin to enjoy their company, too. This is the beginning of the development of my social skills.

I am becoming more open to new people at this age, greeting them with squeals of glee. Still, no one comes close to Mom and Dad. I will reserve my most enthusiastic reaction for them, a sure sign that we've bonded.

My favorite baby Activities:

I'm Gonna Get You!

Tummy Time

The Diva Within (an all time favorite)

Peek-a-boo

Have a nice day,

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Learning to Grasp Objects

Learning how to hold things enables me to play. Being able to grasp things is also my first step on the road to feeding himself, reading, writing, drawing, and self-care.

Give me a light rattle and see me delight in the sound it makes when I shakes it. An activity center or crib gym is a good choice for this stage, as I begins to explore the cause and effect of moving a lever and hearing a bell ring. Dad let me hold my feeding bottle and it was a success holding it on my own (see photo on the left).

For now, I won't be able to grab smaller objects, like peas, until I develops better finger dexterity.

For mom and Dad: It's a good idea to keep valuables out of my reach from now on. And make sure our home is now childproofed with respect to small objects that I could choke on.

Have a nice day,

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One Weekend with My Mom and Dad

Last night mom cut my finger nails, it is a routine that I need to undergo for me to avoid getting hurt. I got a share of bruises because of my nails (mom and dad got their shares too). While mom was cutting my nails, dad take some photographs and did a short pictorial.

Its seems that I already knew if and when dad got hold of his camera and started to take photo. I am always ready to smile and pose for him. Dad told me to look at mom at the count of three (3) and the result is the photo on the left.

This morning, I woke up very early...

As my dad had promised, we went to River Park together with Nanay, Kuya Luigi and Tita Luz. It was a little late because dad woke up late (dad, you should wake up early next time). It was my first time going there and we strolled for an hour and took some photo. Kuya Luigi wanted to walk a little farther but it was getting late so we went home.

Hopefully , we could go at the park tomorrow, this time with my mom. See you later, got to sleep.

It feels good everytime I am with my mom and dad. I feel so secured. (Note: The photo found below was taken after my dad told me to wiggle at the count of three)



Have a nice weekend,

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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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Condura Run for the Dolphins

This morning we went to Global City in Taguig to compete, err...I mean to run for the "Condura Run 2010: Run for the Dolphins". Mom joined the 3K Fun run, while Dad and I joined the 5K run. You heard it right, Dad and I joined the race and ran for a total of 45 minutes (of course I was in my stroller), not bad for a beginner like me (LOL).

Fireworks display before each race begun surprised all the runners. Dad wished he had his tripod with him.

Definitely Dad is so proud pushing my stroller while many runners looked at me in awe.

After the race, we went to the Kerygma Feast to attend the launching of the "40 Stories of Finding Your One True Love", my parent's love story (page 9) is one of the 40 stories in the book. Isn't it great?. It took them almost a year to finish the book. Available at SVP book tables during the Feast, National Bookstore Branches and other leading bookstores nationwide. Grab your copy now and be blessed.

More photographs to follow.

Have a nice day,

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Milestone-Tummy Position

Daddy was having a hard time recording another milestone in my life, the tummy position. The first time I did it was in January 1, 2010 but I really mastered it a few more weeks later.

Finally, dad were able to record it after several times of saying ""action". I just stared at him as if waiting for him to say "cut" before I do the routine, dad almost missed it.

Have a nice day,

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