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And then like every other mother out there, those doubts vanished as soon as my newborn baby boy was put on my chest before I could even process what had happened. Sure enough, my heart did expand, and it expanded beyond what I knew was even possible. It expanded to make room for this amazing creation, my second son, Otis.
We decided to find out the sex with our second to give the experience more depth, to give me something tangible to grab ahold of. I was so distracted by caring for Bode, with another major family move, with job changes, and more, that finding out a bit about this blessing growing inside of me was a really positive decision. I was thrilled to be having another boy and got ready to embrace really being a boy mom.
Life quickly teaches us that each and every baby is unique, and it takes time and patience to get to know each one. When I gave birth to my first baby, I had all the free time in the world to get to know Bode quickly. This time though, there was a lot more going on that had to shift to make room for this new addition. I may have had a newborn to care for, but I also still had a toddler that needed tending to, almost just as much.
Clearly this chewing on cords can't continue; childproofing is important. If she's teething, since she seems to like rubber anyway, a rubber teething ring might be welcome. Some people also give teething crackers. You can read a bit about it here.
I let my 15 month old play with an unplugged cell phone cord with full undivided attention. Perhaps 15-20 minutes a day just so that he can play with it and to fulfill his curiousity of cords in general. I'm near him while he plays and my hope is that he will grow tired of strings and cords. When my baby is curious I try to encourage him. I feel like he needs to learn and enjoy learning. Besides, babies tend to grow tired of things and venture to new activities. Try to be patient and help them learn and grow as much as possible.
Give her food items like noodles which thin and cylinderical like wires. Dont worry about the thickness or consistency. Hopefully your baby wont notice it.Also an advice, dont keep your baby anywhere near wires. If the child doesnt see it, then the temptation to chew or eat it will be less.
Your baby absolutely loves you, even if they're not able to say those three big words yet. Understanding your child's love language and developmental milestones can help you spot the signs that they trust you and love you.
They recognize your smell. Given the choice between a dozen fragrant roses and your sweaty, milk-stained T-shirt, your baby will go for the shirt every time. A mom's scent makes babies feel safe and encourages socialization. To your newborn, nothing smells sweeter than you, so next time they snuggle in, take it as a sign of their love.
They share your interests. Whether it's holiday lights or the dirty laundry, if you scrutinize it, your baby will do the same. Called joint attention, this behavior can start when your baby is just a few months old, but it's more pronounced at 9 to 12 months.
They use you as a shield. Don't be surprised if your baby buries their head in your chest when someone new appears on the scene. "Stranger anxiety" is a normal phase, and turning to you for protection means your baby loves you and trusts you to keep them safe.
They give cuddles and kisses. Unprompted affection? Yes, please! By 15 months, your toddler will give you surprise physical affection, so be prepared for hugs, cuddles, and sloppy kisses.
They make verbal declarations of love. Finally! At age 3 or 4, many children are stringing together short sentences. That means they may even begin to express their love for you with actual words and phrases. You might hear "I love you, Mommy" or "Your skin is so soft" or even "I want to marry you and be together forever." They all mean the same thing.
They give you gifts. You may receive a flower from the front yard, a sparkly rock, a crayoned self-portrait, or a "chocolate marshmallow sundae" created out of bathwater and bubbles. Your preschooler's funny and touching gifts are a way for them to show you that you're special.
They celebrate your return. After time apart, your preschooler is likely to give you the VIP treatment, hugging you and showing off their accomplishments. Bonus: This will happen even if they were screaming when you left!
They want to do things for you. Your child may want to bring you tea or even make you breakfast. This is a particularly rewarding sign of love and affection, especially after the toddler and preschool years when you may have at times felt like a 24-hour server.
They show gratitude. The next time you give your child a snack and they exclaim, "These are my favorite! Thanks!" feel free to say, "I love you too." Or just take a moment to bask in the glow.
Just as each sweet baby is unique, so is each loss and each grieving parent. No two mamas feel the feels the same way or need the same kind of support to get them through. Choose words that are right to you.
Acts of service is a love language that you must speak in order for your child to survive. When your child is an infant, you feed, clean and change her. As she grows, you serve her by exposing her to things she can see, touch, taste, smell and hear. You do things for her that she cannot do for herself.
Quality time becomes important as a child ages. This is when reading stories, as he sits on your lap, becomes meaningful. Playing age-appropriate games communicates that you love him. The child has your undivided attention, and nothing is more important to him.
Words of affirmation can encourage and inspire a young child. Praising her efforts at learning to walk gives her motivation to get up and try again. As your child begins her very first attempts at reading, your encouragement gives her the confidence to keep learning.
All children love gifts, but some feel especially loved when they are given gifts that show how someone thought about them. The value of the gift increases with the amount of thought that went into it.
The Lord has given you the unique gift of being a parent. Become a student of your child and learn to love them well by seeking out their love language. God made each of your children different, so seek out those differences so you can love them well.
In ancient times, people genuinely considered love a sickness. Parents warned their children against it, and adults quickly arranged marriages before their children were old enough to do something dumb on the back of their out-of-control emotions.
Be sure you have a life of your own, otherwise it is harder to have a life together. Have your own interests, your own friends, your own support network, and your own hobbies. Overlap where you can, but not being identical should give you something to talk about . . . and helps to expand your horizons as a couple.
Over the course of 20 years we both have changed tremendously. We have changed faiths, political parties, numerous hair colors and styles, but we love each other and possibly even more [than we once did]. Our grown kids constantly tell their friends what hopeless romantics we are. And the biggest thing that keeps us strong is not giving a fuck about what anyone else says about our relationship.
Two years ago, I suddenly began resenting my wife for any number of reasons. I felt as if we were floating along, doing a great job of co-existing and co-parenting, but not sustaining a real connection. It deteriorated to the point that I considered separating from her; however, whenever I gave the matter intense thought, I could not pinpoint a single issue that was a deal breaker. I knew her to be an amazing person, mother, and friend. I bit my tongue a lot and held out hope that the malaise would pass as suddenly as it had arrived. Fortunately, it did, and I love her more than ever. So, the final bit of wisdom is to afford your spouse the benefit of the doubt. If you have been happy for such a long period, that is the case for good reason. Be patient and focus on the many aspects of her that still exist that caused you to fall in love in the first place.
You can work through anything as long as you are not destroying yourself or each other. That means emotionally, physically, financially, or spiritually. Make nothing off-limits to discuss. Never shame or mock each other for the things you do that make you happy. Write down why you fell in love and read it every year on your anniversary (or more often). Write love letters to each other often. [Put] each other first.
Do not complain about your partner to anyone. Love them for who they are. Make love even when you are not in the mood. Trust each other. Give each other the benefit of the doubt always. Be transparent. Have nothing to hide. Be proud of each other. Have a life outside of each other but share it through conversation. Pamper and adore each other.
I was in love with my baby before I ever met him. And when I first held him, my whole body flooded with love. He was an easy baby as long as he was with me, but any time I tried to do something without him, he cried. I thought it was a sign of his affection for me.
Danny was doing the only thing he knew how to do, so it was up to me to change my words, my actions and my way of showing him I loved and accepted him. The question was, did I accept him? I knew I hated his behavior; I felt ashamed of it and often ashamed and disappointed in him.
Danny liked receiving little gifts, so I would make sure I got him something he liked at the grocery store. He loved a certain kind of wavy potato chip, so I would get him his own bag every once in a while, for example.
I also wanted him to give us a way to demonstrate his love, so we discussed how he could contribute to the household. As you can imagine, chores like taking out the trash were not getting done and were also creating a lot of stress between us. He also wanted to cook, so he planned and prepared a meal for the whole family at least once a week. He got so into it, he would write up menus and not allow anyone into the kitchen while he cooked. Cooking for us gave him confidence, acknowledgement and a sense of real contribution.
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