Every day I seem to be falling more and more for this little girl!  I never denied the fact that she would have her daddy wrapped, but I had no idea how it would feel.  It feels great and I’m loving every minute of it.

She is beginning to find her voice and the baby talking is starting.  I love it!  She is such a good baby right now and this experience is better than I expected.  Here is one of her latest pictures.

Now that we’ve talked about spit up, what about control?  No, I’m not talking about having control of the baby or anything like that.  I’m wondering when she is going to get control of herself.

You know how infants sort of wiggle their hands around all the time?  I’m wondering when this will stop and she will gain control of her hands.  Even though she is only two months old, I think she is getting closer and closer.  Sometimes when I lean in for my kisses she seams to hit me in the head.  She does it so much, it seems like something she is doing on purpose.  And I’m not doing anything to give her a reason to hit me so don’t even think about it!

Anyway, how old was your child or children when they started to control those cute little hands?  Maybe I should enjoy this time while I have it since she will soon be into everything, but I’m curious.

Is there a difference between throw up and spit up?  Some would say so, but I don’t really get that.  I think if it is coming up it is coming up.  Either way there is going to be something to wipe or clean up.

Pooh has progressed to the throw/spit up stage and being the first-time daddy I am, I think she is precious when she does this too.  There seems to be a pattern to it though; at least we can predict when it is coming.  What normally happens is a nice burp followed by the throw/spit up about 5-10 seconds later.  She seems happy before and happy after so that is another positive if there are any.

Since we are rookie parents, we are naturally concerned about nourishing food coming up instead of staying down.  I don’t think it is enough to make a substantial difference, but it is something to be concerned about.

So, tell me.  How long did your child go through this stage?

Food and drink is very crucial to mothers-to-be and nursing mothers.  My wife is constantly paying attention to what she eats and how it impacts our daughter (Pooh).  With so many foods on the market containing artificial this and synthetic that, we have to be careful so Pooh gets a good/healthy start.

It you are concerned with the little one in your belly or the one you are nursing Glow Mama has just the drink for you.  Keeping hydrated and staying away from the bad stuff is very important and Glow Mama may just fit the bill for you.  According to the site and testimonials, this drink is refreshing and almost addictive - actually the addictive part will undoubtedly be something that will turn my wife off.  :D

Glow Mama is endorsed by the American Pregnancy Association and includes the following ingredients: Filtered water,kiwi juice concentrate, white grape juice concentrate, cane juice concentrate, dietary fiber, calcium lactate, natural flavor, ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), niacinamide (Vitamin B3), ferrous fumarate (iron), pyridoxine hydrochoride (Vitamin B6), cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) and folic acid.  Kiwi seems to be the key here.

One tiny kiwi packs twice the vitamin C of an orange, twice the vitamin E of an avocado and 20% more potassium than a banana.

It has more fiber than a serving of bran flakes and is a good source of calcium, iron and folic acid.

In fact, in a recent study by Dr Lachance of Rutgers University, kiwis were actually given the grand title of “the most nutrient dense fruit in the world” 

If you’ve heard of this drink or actually tried it, let me know what you think.

In this truly life-like creation, for the first time ever, Elmo seems to actually be speaking as his mouth opens and closes just like the real muppet, Elmo, from Sesame Street. His mannerisms are right on target as his head moves back and forth as he speaks. He waves his arms, sits and stands, even crosses his legs all the while telling stories and jokes, singing songs and playing games. Children can activate the magic with a tickle or a squeeze of Elmo’s foot, tummy, back or nose. 

That is the description for Elmo Live, the newest iteration of the super-popular Sesame Street character.  I haven’t paid much attention before, but Pooh has me in the game now and I have to find a way to get my hands on one of these.

Elmo Live was released yesterday and you better believe it is hard to get one.  But if someone really must have one I’m sure there is someone one Ebay waiting to take advantage like a predator.  I will not, I repeat will not, to that route and overpay for Elmo Live.

I will just have to keep my fingers crossed and hope I luck up into one.

Have you ever had to scramble for a toy for your child?  Tickle me Elmo, Cabbage Patch Kids, etc.?