Look at That!

All mothers and parents I'm sure knows that most babies like pointing their finger. I think that is part of what they have discovered and learn. They enjoy pointing their fingers. Jake experienced that stage too when he was little and stopped the habit before he turned two years old. So, Jake is over with that stage now. Justine still a little over 10 months old and she enjoy discovering the world around her. She uses her index finger when pointing at something or someone but most of the time she just love using her middle finger. It's funny because it looks like she is flicking her finger at us just like the one in the pictures.

Look at That!

Sleeping Lambchop

Justine is 9 months and 3 weeks old but still sleeping with us. There were couple of times that I put her in the crib at night and she was okay but then when she woke up and found out that she was alone in the room she cried and scream. And the next night I tried to put her again in the crib she won't stop screaming so back to our bed again. After few weeks from that first attempt, I tried to put her again in the crib. She cried a little but then went to sleep afterwards. That was her position when I checked on her that night. Then again when she woke up that morning and I wasn't next to her she cried. The next night she scream so loud with crocodile tears and top of her lungs kind of scream. Now, she is back in our bed again hehehe. She is just so attach to me. Even if I'm in the kitchen she is always there watching me, and if im in front of the PC she is under the computer table standing holding to my legs, shorts or chair. Last night after giving her a bath i tried to pur her in the crib and she won the fight. I will try to put her in the crib again sometime this week well see of whats gonna happen.

Sleeping Lambchop

Brushing the little teethsis

Justine already have two teeth at the bottom and the ones on top start portruding already. I think it will come out soon. She is having fever once in a while. It come and go because of the teeth. I start brushing her teeth to keep it clean. She seems to liking it and ask for more if i brush her teeth. She is very cooperative if I brush her teeth different with Jake.

The Importance of Baby Teeth
Several reasons why baby teeth should be taken care of from the moment they break through the gums.

1. Baby teeth hold a place and serve as spacers for the permanent teeth. Decay and early loss of these baby teeth can cause loss of space for the permanent teeth, which leads to the permanent teeth shifting and thus leads to orthodontic problems for your child.
2. Healthy baby teeth are important in helping your baby speak clearly and properly.
3. Nice looking teeth are important for your baby’s self-confidence. Missing teeth, decaying teeth or bad breath can lead to your child getting teased by other children.
4. Your baby will need these baby teeth for biting and chewing. Without these teeth, your child might not get the proper nutrition.
Source:The New Parents Guide

Brushing the little teethsis

6 Months Appointment and Swine, Flu shots

Justine had her 6 months doctor's appointment this morning. As expected she got her regular shot and they gave her a swine flu shot as well as flu shot. I can't imagine how loud her scream and cry was as I wasn't with her during the appointment. It's Joe took her to the appointment to avoid too many hassles. We still have large amount of snow on the road and there are more snow storm coming today and tomorrow I think. Anyhow, our Jelly bean weigh 14 lbs now and so ready with stage one solid food according to her doctor. She is perfectly fine and normal. The fever she had last week was just part of her growth and teething. She poop regularly now although she gets constipated which is normal when you transform the baby's food from breast milk to formula and solid food. Well, I just home and pray she won't get fever from that too many shots. No one would love to get shot but It's for her own good.

6 Months Appointment and Swine, Flu shots

She rolled over

January 7, 2010 at 12:00 something Justine rolled over couple of times on her own with out my help. Earlier today, Jake rolled Justine over back and forth like some kind of toy, I reprimanded him so he stopped. Again, I was busy in front of the computer when he tried to feed Justine a cookie, again he stopped as soon as I called his name and said no, put him on the playpen and picked Justine up. After few minutes I put Justine down again and went back to the computer chair. There I saw her working on rolling over, I just watched her if she can't make and she did. She rolled over couple of times this morning and did it again late afternoon. Cool, another milestone of my jelly bean had accomplished. Well, thank to kuya Jake for rolling her like a bean bag.

This are couple pictures of Justine taken last night when I was holding her in my lap while blogging. You see, she just couldn't seat still she always squirming or slide down as if she can walk already.

She rolled over

Five Months Old milestones

Your 5-month-old: Week 1
From babycenter.com
Your baby will soon master the art of sitting unsupported. Give your baby the opportunity to sit up in different places around the house -- sitting helps develop and maintain balance, a key part of physical development. What's more, the new perspective helps your baby's cognitive development.


Justine turns 5 months old today January 03,2010. I'm planning of weaning her from breast milk soon so, I start introducing formula to her. I mixed the formula to her cereal and she ate it but when I gave her the bottle milk she put a fight on it. She was sucking but murmuring and had finished 1 oz only. This is one of the many baby's milestones from breast milk to bottle milk. She also started biting my nipple when I nursed her. We have a very mischievous, manipulative, happy little jellybean.

Five Months Old milestones

Jake @ 20-month-old

Jake turns 20 month old yesterday!

One of his kakulitan is distructing his lil sissy sleep because he wants to play with her.
As my buckaroo grows older, he became naughtier and wiser typical for toddler. He is very active and wanted to play all day long and all night long. If we put him to nap, you thought he napped, but the truth is he wasn't, he was just playing in his crib. He knows how to fake his nap, he would pretend like he nap by being so quite at first, reading book and close his eyes. Then, he'll wake up crying and screaming and throwing a fit. But there are also times that he is very good in napping. While at night, we usually put him to bed around 8:00-8:30 whether he like it or not and most of the time he doesn't want to go to bed that early because he is still wants to play. We apply time out on him but boy, sometimes time out don't really works on him. Jake has been a very good boy eversince, but lately he is behaving bad like hitting us, pulling my hair, throwing stuff everywhere, hit his sister, and throwing a fit. I read online that this kind of behavior is common for toddler at his age. His aggressive behavior is a normal part of toddler's development. But we can't tolerate this kind of behavior, we still have discipline him and let him know that aggressive behavior is unacceptable and show him other ways to express his feelings because they still don't know how to talk. Every month we see different changes with our lil guy, from physical appearance to attitude and unique characteristics. Perhaps, some of you also experience it with your toddler and kids. To those new parent and mom like me here is what you can do.

Keep your cool. Yelling, hitting, or telling your child he's bad won't get him to curtail his behavior — you'll just get him more riled up and give him examples of new things to try. In fact, watching you control your temper may be the first step in his learning to control his.

We used to tell him bad every time he did something wrong, and it was a not good thing to say because he is using the word repeatedly to his baby sissy with matching hit or swipe. So, we stop using the word and so far we didn't hear the word b-a-d from his mouth lately. I read in some book before that calling your kids bad, is not good, because he might grow up thinking that he is bad.

We always and forever love this lil guy, he makes us smile everyday tantrums or not. Jake and Justine are the best thing that ever happen to our lives. Everyday, we learn from them on how to become better Mom or Dad and Parents.
Your 20-month-old
What's your toddler doing? At 20 months, your child should be able to run, though not as smoothly as he'll be able to later. He may also go up stairs by himself, but he'll most likely need some help on the way down. He can probably kick a ball, too, yet hasn't gotten the hang of jumping or throwing overhand.

He's active in less desirable ways as well. Small children frequently resort to hitting, pushing, biting, tugging, and other frowned-on actions to make themselves feel more important but also to experiment: What happens when I hit Kaitlin? Will the same thing happen when I hit Justin? Don't overreact to your toddler's behavior. If you retaliate by hitting, it teaches that hitting is okay. Calmly make clear that such actions are never acceptable — no matter how intensely he's feeling.

Toddlers are naturally curious about everything — including their genitals. Just as they played with fingers and toes when they were younger, they'll begin to play with their genitals now. It's nothing to worry about — unless it's happening nonstop. When your child touches himself in public, don't make a huge deal about it. Just explain that some things are done only at home in private.

How your life is changing: Your toddler is very attached to you, but of course you can't always be together. When you or another important adult leaves, it can be unsettling for your child, who relies on your presence to feel secure. Ease transitions by letting him know beforehand that you're going to leave, and then don't drag out your exit. Give him a quick kiss, and be off.

Parent Tip: How to Avoid "No" "Instead of telling my son no all the time, which can lead to power struggles, try saying things like, "Let's try eating with our fork," "Let's not play with the lamp cord right now — let's color instead." You'll find that giving your child a way out that facilitates communication and listening really pays off." —Mary

Guides to your toddler's milestones
from Babycenter.
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Jake @ 20-month-old

Playing Time

Newborn can hear, smell, taste, feel and see and everyday for them is a milestone. Justine just turn 8 week old last monday. Time flies by so quick. Soon she will be two months old and become more aware of her surroundings and people around her. I felt bad sometimes coz I can't take them outside everyday. There's no playground close to our house that we could walk, we have to ask hubby to drive us to any nearest playground or park. And since he always busy at work he complains a lot that he is tired and refuse to drive us off to the playground. Lately its been raining here and this week its cold. I hope you guys wiil enjoy your weel.

Playing Time

My 7 - Week Old

My 7 week old Justine hands is mostly open now and sooo ready to reach out to the world. Although she can't grab objects just yet, she can grasp things placed in her hands, she has a strong grip when I let her hold my finger into his hand. She even holds my hair and shirt so tight and won't let go so easily. Once she wraps her hands around something, like my hair I have to take her hands off my hair gently otherwise she would pull them and it hurts Im telling yah. She is also getting good at sleeping now, I just have to put her upstairs so that she can sleep straight and not fussing. She is a sensitive sleeper, everytime she hears noises she would startle and then she's up and start fussing. But if she had a good sleep, her mood is always happy and smiling. She is cooing now and follow your hand when you play buzzy buzzy bee at her. She also follows the rattle when you shake it in front of her and so aware of who's around her. As for my buckaroo, he is fond of Justine now and inviting her to play with him.Put toys on her side or in the swing and giggles when Justines hand touches his toes or skin. Yesterday, when he giggles when Justine's hand touched his foot, he kicked her on the head not intentionally it was just some reflexes from excitement.

My 7 - Week Old

18 Months old & 1st Visit

Jake just turn 18 months old yesterday Sept. 11th. He can do lots of things now like a two year old toddler. He is started showing negative attitudes now, lots of tantrums, shows unpleasant behavior like what we expect in a terrible two's stage. We tried not to react or panic when he come close to justine to give her a kiss or maybe wanted to play with her or else Justine will get a swipe, pinch, and hard slap on the her tummy. But in fairness he is a good brother though, coz when he hears Justine moaning,groaning, whining and crying he would run to her and try to console her. But of course this crabby cake of ours always whining and wanted to be carried all the time which makes our buckaroo jealous and he would want us to carry him too.
Taken yesterday at our porch.
However, hubby took Justine on her first pediatrician appointment yesterday. She is doing great according to the doctor. She is now weight 9 lbs 10 oz, 21.5 inches tall and head circumference 36 cm. Just don't make this lil princess hungry or else you will hear her scream to the top of her lungs. That was what happened at the Doctors office. At the pediatrician Justine had been moaning, making noises until she went fussing and screaming. She stopped when they were already at the car. That was my husbands report to me when they got home and I asked him how was the visit?.
Thanks to bakla Rose for Justine's outfit.
Jake like it if I put Justine on his lap but just be ready to get the baby out because when he is tired or something catches his attention he would just get up and don't mind of Justine.

We always say Jake is a like a baby by the book, it means his milestones following what the book says, not maybe all of them but most of them.
Here is what Your 18-month-old toddler should do;
How your toddler's growing: You may observe a spurt in physical development this month. Your toddler is surer on her feet, loves to climb all over your furniture, and can connect with a kick ball if she concentrates hard enough. She can also hold in her mind a clear memory of an object well after you remove it from her vision. Take advantage of this new capability by playing hide-and-seek with her favorite toy.

There may be days when all that physical energy is more than you can handle. Rather than fight it — after all, you can't do anything to change it — flip on some music, grab your little one, and invent some new dance steps together.

How your life's changing: As your child's "no's" come more frequently, so will your questions about how to discipline her. Set clear limits by telling her what is and is not acceptable behavior. She won't always remember what you've said, but with repetition she'll start getting the idea. And do your best to set a good example; model the kindness, respect, and good manners you'd like to see her demonstrate.
Source;babycenter

18 Months old & 1st Visit

5 Week old

Times really so flies so quick. My Justine is 5 week-old last monday. She can hold her neck a little and start scooting when we put her on her tummy. She even follows my hand if I play buzzy bee at her and smiles if shes in a good mood. She likes looking at our mouth when we talk and so fascinated with the motion or our hair. She fuss if she gets tired and if we put her down because she wants to be carried all the time. She is one bratty, crabby, and whinny baby. Check out also guys term life insurance quote to insure your car or vehicle.

5 Week old

1 Month Old Justine

Justine just turn 1 month old and she is getting bigger and aware of her surrounding. She is a bit fussy on the day and sleep through the night, although there were times she would wake us up once at the middle of the night for milk. Baby has different milestone and so far Justine are doing well. We kind of not like it when she fuss coz she will definitely scream of you will ignore her.

1 Month Old Justine

4-Week-Old Justine

Justine is 4 week old today and she is growing in both height and weight I can say. She is getting bigger and bigger everyday. She sleeps straight at night wakes up maybe once or twice for milk. She fuss early in the evening but that is good instead of sussing at the middle of the night. As what I read from my source; baby center US,
Baby at this age can probably focus on and track moving objects now. Try giving his new skills a workout by slowly passing a toy in front of his face or by having a little "staring contest" during which you walk slowly back and forth in front of him. Watch how his/her eyes lock with yours and follow along with your movement. This skill is a building block for hand-eye coordination, which will come later.

Why do babies breathe so fast?
~ Explained; At this age, a baby's metabolism is very high, which requires the rapid movement of oxygen into the body and of carbon dioxide out. To make this happen, a newborn typically breathes 30 to 60 times a minute, compared to an adult's 12 to 20. Why the high metabolism? "They're growing like crazy," says Jason Homme, a pediatrician at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. "Babies will often triple in weight during the first year. It's the fastest period of growth in a person's life."

4-Week-Old Justine

17 Months old Jake

Jake is 17 months old and at his age he is doing well. He can say words though some of them are not that clear yet but it was fine at his age. Baby at this age they can talk gibberish, and he still scream or yells when he needs something. He is dealing well with Justine right now, well, he hits her every now and then especially if we kind of panic every time he come closer to Justine. He is so curious in everything he sees, and wanted to explore things. Like this mic which is broke now that we used for chatting with my family. Now we don't have a mic to used for chatting.

17 Months old Jake

3-Week-Old development

Baby's Growth at 3 week old
Babies love and need to suck, so don't discourage it. In fact, you may have already discovered that a pacifier works wonders in helping your baby calm down. When the "binky" or your finger isn't available, your baby may even be able to find her thumb or fingers to soothe herself.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends using a pacifier at nap time and bedtime, based on evidence that using a pacifier may reduce the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). That said, there's no need to reinsert the pacifier if it falls out once your baby's asleep.

Belly baby

Be sure you're continuing to put your baby down on her stomach for "tummy time" when she's awake. Babies should sleep on their back, but they also need to spend time on their belly every day to strengthen their neck muscles, which help them push up, roll over, sit up, and crawl. Tummy time will also help your baby avoid developing a flat spot on her head from being on her back.

By the end of this week, your baby may lift her head briefly and possibly move it from side to side when she's lying on her stomach. Try putting your face in front of your baby's to encourage her to hold up her head to look at you. You can also roll up a towel or receiving blanket and put it under her chest to help get her started with her push-ups. Soon, her nervous system and muscle control will mature and her jerky movements will become more fluid.

Self-soothing

Babies love and need to suck, so don't discourage it. In fact, you may have discovered that a pacifier works wonders in helping your baby calm down.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends using pacifiers at nap time and bedtime, based on evidence that using a pacifier may reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). When the binky or your finger isn't around, your baby may even be able to find her thumb or fingers to soothe herself.

Call it quits

If you or your partner smokes, you may want to put an end to your puffs. Secondhand smoke can be extremely dangerous for your baby — it weakens the lungs, makes babies more prone to ear infections, increases snoring and sleep-disordered breathing (a proven cause of health, behavior, and learning problems), and doubles the risk of SIDS. Even if you don't smoke when your baby's in the room, the harmful chemicals travel throughout your house in a matter of minutes.

Source

3-Week-Old development