The Upward Blip

My little girl turned 1 unbelievably fast. And yes… I was absolutely one of those moms who googled unique first birthday party ideas for girls months before her big day. However, I did not end up throwing her the big birthday party I was planning for. Instead, I wrote her a letter and prepared an intimate birthday dinner. Simple but very memorable (Though not for her as she won’t even remember it. It was mostly for mommy!)

Our babies’ development is of paramount importance. We make it a point to find ways in aiding them with their progress. Reading aloud bedtime stories to our babies is just one of those ways.

Baby bath time is our most favorite time of day. It is one of the many bonding moments I share with my little ones. Just to warn you though, not all babies love bath time. Your baby might squirm and scream at first, but soon he will love it too with the right products and technique.

I wish I had the survival guide to manage the brutal first weeks with a newborn when I had my first child. Yes, I spent most of my waking hours researching about fetal development, pregnancy, labor and delivery, and I even signed up to practically every pregnancy website I stumbled upon. However, nothing is as helpful when you talk to people that have done motherhood firsthand. Motherhood is hard and it is even harder when you’re doing it for the first time.