tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post2020417438191072432..comments2024-03-20T08:33:13.413-04:00Comments on A Blue-Eyed Boy Met a Brown-Eyed Girl: Baby Week! – 9 months of reading prep for babyStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04793511050945225849noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post-88949483534453007342011-08-18T16:50:03.726-04:002011-08-18T16:50:03.726-04:00I would LOVE to hear your reasoning for natural vs...I would LOVE to hear your reasoning for natural vs. "assisted" childbirth! I haven't done any research myself but would love to read what you've learned and how you decided!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post-46001496142909288242011-08-17T22:21:03.511-04:002011-08-17T22:21:03.511-04:00I am probably odd woman out here but I read Babywi...I am probably odd woman out here but I read Babywise and hated it! Payton has been sleeping through the night since 6 weeks and no credit goes to that book because I never even finished it.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386834479061171232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post-68189066260607179382011-08-17T12:44:29.653-04:002011-08-17T12:44:29.653-04:00I second "The Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy&...I second "The Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy" It is HILARIOUS. I loved reading it. A must read for all 1st time moms-to-be.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00107650149317221160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post-88390395789102368052011-08-17T11:14:19.112-04:002011-08-17T11:14:19.112-04:00I definitely recommend Babywise. I've been doi...I definitely recommend Babywise. I've been doing it with my 10 month old and he started sleeping through the night (10p-6a) at 9 weeks old. I did vary a little in that we rocked for bedtime. You need to do what works for you. We just stopped rocking when we felt he was ready about 3 weeks ago and was an easy transition with no CIO. Also, HUGE believer of swaddling. The best swaddle blanket out there is called the MIRACLE BLANKET you can only find online. It is a little pricey, but worth every penny. We swaddled until my little guy broke out at 7.5 mths. My pediatrician said we could swaddle as long as he wanted it. We then switched to the Halo sleep sack and again an easy transition.Amyhttp://www.ourjarrellfamilyblog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post-42673441405827526032011-08-17T10:47:14.585-04:002011-08-17T10:47:14.585-04:00I recommend "Babywise" to help with brea...I recommend "Babywise" to help with breastfeeding, sleeping, etc. A little note, though. Take it with a grain of salt. I started reading it a couple of weeks after Sam was born, and I was like, "Gosh! We're doing everything wrong!!!" We did a VERY modified version, though, and had great success. Remember, you guys are the parents, so go with your gut on parenting. Although a little advice never hurt anybody. Good luck!Flossiehttp://flossiespharm.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post-40540463719996586562011-08-17T10:45:44.368-04:002011-08-17T10:45:44.368-04:00Moms on Call was a must have for me! I have 4 kid...Moms on Call was a must have for me! I have 4 kids (5 year old triplets and a 5 month old) and used their schedules for the first year. They are amazing and all of my kids were sleeping like champs from 3 weeks on. Their first book is from birth - 6 months and is wonderful! I needed schedule examples to know how many bottles, naps, etc to expect. I had to tweek the schedules a little to fit our life but I swear by Moms on Call!!Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239338233217967711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post-4240069615846981192011-08-17T08:57:02.936-04:002011-08-17T08:57:02.936-04:00Ooooh, I can't wait to hear the news of Housto...Ooooh, I can't wait to hear the news of Houston's arrival!!! Anyway, I have a 3 month old now, and I can let you in on what I read. Before I had my baby, I only read "What to Expect When You're Expecting." It was great before delivery and the few weeks after. That was all I read! (And updates online, I guess). After my son was born, I read Happiest Baby on the Block and Babywise. Let me just say, EXTREME opposites! I also watched the Moms On Call seminar online. I basically took from those three things what made the most sense to me. Some people have already said it, but go with your instincts. Don't get so caught up in doing what ONE book tells you to do. You're Houston's Mama, and you know what's best for him even when you're exhausted and frustrated. Just be in tune with your baby... it's a learning process! Also, I wish I had read more about breastfeeding, so kudos for doing that beforehand. It's NOT easy, but it is so special. I wouldn't trade it for the world, even with all the frustrations that come along with it. Stick with it if at all possible! Oh, and "What to Expect the First Year" is fantastic. I didn't read it word for word. Basically, if my husband and I were wondering about something, we looked it up in the index and read up on it. Man, I write long comments! Sorry!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10340688808593950812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post-68013585461629648752011-08-17T00:09:20.507-04:002011-08-17T00:09:20.507-04:00The happiest baby on the block was good for me.. M...The happiest baby on the block was good for me.. My nephew hated being swaddled but Carsyn loved it.. I never got the hang of doing the blankets so I used the swaddle me wraps.. By halo and summer I think.. I also read a few breastfeeding books because I think that's a topic I really needed advice on. So far you've picked great books.. Dr Suess was the first book we bought for Carsyn :)<br />Hurry up and get here little Houston! :)Jen Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10928461435902874566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post-74295952631066728362011-08-16T22:58:43.819-04:002011-08-16T22:58:43.819-04:00My 2 cents....skip the books and use common sense....My 2 cents....skip the books and use common sense. You are going to get conflicting data from books, family and friends. It will make your head spin (especially when you are tired and dealing with all the new and exciting changes that a baby will bring). I am a type A personality, neat freak, very organized and always put together type of person. Yet, when it came to having my 2 daughters, I was educated about what to expect in the ways of labor and delivery (althought both were born premature, my youngest extremely premature), but did not overload myself with the "how to" of raising a child. I just figured both my husband and myself had good common sense and we could figure it out. Figure it out we did. We have 2 awesome girls (15 and 9) who are respectful, kind, compassionate and smart. Not saying they are saints, but they are enjoyable to be around. I'm sure you will make a wonderful mom. Just relax, breathe in the beauty of a new baby and don't overload your brain. You will make mistakes, but with love and common sense, your baby will turn out just the way you want him to. Good luck! You will do great.MMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04620495741261853311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post-11096054955896127672011-08-16T21:50:02.518-04:002011-08-16T21:50:02.518-04:00I agree with Erika; I read Babywise (I, II, and To...I agree with Erika; I read Babywise (I, II, and Toddlerwise, too) and used it for all three of my children. The reviews I've read online about it were not the most positive. I found it worked great for our family and highly recommend it!shelleystirshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13432828910756626158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post-8427225289801508422011-08-16T21:39:06.509-04:002011-08-16T21:39:06.509-04:00Please, please, please read Babywise. I PROMISE yo...Please, please, please read Babywise. I PROMISE you that you will be SO happy you did. It is all about getting your baby into a routine from the getgo and I swear by it. I read it before baby #3 and implemented it right away and it was a HUGE difference from my 1st "fly by the seat of my pants" method:) I kept it in the nightstand next to my bed and referred to it many a time during the first year and it has since passed through out all the preggo nurses I work with in the ER. It's a MUST!!Erikahttp://erikatrevathan.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post-87312235823152950162011-08-16T20:27:55.933-04:002011-08-16T20:27:55.933-04:00Happiest Baby on the Block is the best. I just wa...Happiest Baby on the Block is the best. I just watched the DVD, and got more than enough info from it. Make sure your swaddling blankets are big enough: roughly 40" x 40". If you think your baby doesn't like to be swaddled, get a bigger blanket, and watch the DVD again, and make sure you're wrapping him tight enough. All newborns love to be swaddled, that's why the doctors and nurses will wrap him up whenever they examine him!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post-30426884478319031392011-08-16T20:15:44.038-04:002011-08-16T20:15:44.038-04:00These are must haves...for baby Houston, but you w...These are must haves...for baby Houston, but you will love them too! I love you so, by Marianne Richmond and Let me hold you longer, by Karen Kingsbury.<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Love-So-Choice-Awards-Recipient/dp/0975352881/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1313540014&sr=1-4<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Let-Me-Hold-You-Longer/dp/1414300557/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1313540114&sr=1-1Mitchell and Amy Schultzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04820741631109693677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post-23501571528019389562011-08-16T20:03:01.656-04:002011-08-16T20:03:01.656-04:00A girlfriend of mine recommended "The Girlfri...A girlfriend of mine recommended "The Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy". it is an easy read and definitely reassuring that all of the weird things that you feel and go through are perfectly normal. the added bonus is that its written like your best girlfriend is telling you all of her secrets and giving you advice, and because of that...it's frikin' hilarious!! i highly recommend it...even my baby daddy is enjoying it:)Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14783613081244279908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post-13296391048273120992011-08-16T20:00:46.316-04:002011-08-16T20:00:46.316-04:00"Your Baby's First Year" is a great ..."Your Baby's First Year" is a great one. You won't be disappointed in a few months to have this one lying around.<br /><br />The Baby Whisperer is another good one to offer some suggestions for soothing your baby.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04097060874351405733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post-78680997702001474062011-08-16T19:39:41.711-04:002011-08-16T19:39:41.711-04:00Hey Stephanie, I love your blog and cannot wait to...Hey Stephanie, I love your blog and cannot wait to see how cute this little boy of yours is going to be. I just started my own blog and would love for you to follow me, us Kentucky girls gotta stick together right? :) southernsomedays.blogspot.com<br /><br />Anyways, keep coming with the good blog posts and I can't wait to hear all about the little man when he is here!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04006471005979809287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post-47255171367229516912011-08-16T19:11:53.473-04:002011-08-16T19:11:53.473-04:00Oh the "Your Baby's First Year" was ...Oh the "Your Baby's First Year" was a gift from our pediatrician...and let me tell you, 2 kids later...we used it to the max! Especially with the first. Very helpful.prince snow farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14171423443511809026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post-45338888685426217262011-08-16T18:24:23.678-04:002011-08-16T18:24:23.678-04:00Tim said the same thing about the daddy book... he...Tim said the same thing about the daddy book... he didn't even finish reading it. I read happiest baby (and did a review on my blog) and I promise you, it works. Like a charm! Belly laughs had me LOL and Baby laughs I thought was cute too. It is a nice light read for when you are stressed from a newborn. We also got the Oh Baby the places book as a gift and thought it was so so cute!!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386834479061171232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post-87459474598165393202011-08-16T18:17:52.871-04:002011-08-16T18:17:52.871-04:00I liked Baby Bargains. I hardly bought anything at...I liked Baby Bargains. I hardly bought anything at all without consulting this book - and it's helpful after they're born because it goes over every single piece of baby equipment you might need and gives reviews, lists, etc.undomestic mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08365939971706663619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post-65002137888980448822011-08-16T18:11:58.203-04:002011-08-16T18:11:58.203-04:00As far as books for *after* baby is born, I loved ...As far as books for *after* baby is born, I loved "Your Baby's First Year Week by Week" and "What to Expect the First Year." Both were lifesavers!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07217237523081805548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954298907704305280.post-30128410329557827742011-08-16T17:57:55.883-04:002011-08-16T17:57:55.883-04:00Hi Stephanie!
I am a new reader and LOVE your bl...Hi Stephanie! <br /><br />I am a new reader and LOVE your blog! I am expecting Baby #2 right now (Due in December) and it is always refreshing to hear the insights from another pregnant bloggy mommy. Best wishes on the rest of your pregnancy---Baby Houston will be here before you know it :)<br /><br />KayteeKayteehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07219978715857619237noreply@blogger.com