I took Keira for her two month check up and found out that she has hernia in her belly button.
The doctor told me that about 25 percent of all newborns have an "outie", also called an umbilical hernia. She said that sometimes when the umbilical cord heals and falls off, the opening to the abdomen usually closes right away. Sometimes the opening doesn't close, and this causes an “outie” belly button. Hernia usually causes no problems, as long as the baby is comfortable and the area is not tender or extremely swollen. These hernias usually go away by 12 to 18 months, and surgery to close the hole is rarely necessary.
She said to contact her right away if I noticed any swelling, tenderness, or discoloration around the area.
I researched and found that a piece of the baby's intestine can get caught in the opening which can cut off blood flow to the area and require immediate surgery. Watch for vomiting and constipation because these could be symptoms of this problem.
I also found that it may be genetic. This could be true in my case because I had hernia surgery when I was 6 months old
Grocery Coupons
Are you tired of web sites that have tons of coupons for items that you DO NOT use!!! I am..
I did however find a great site that has many coupons for items that we actually do use. In one trip to the grocery store I saved $32 worth from this website. Just to name a few, Green Giant, Gerber, Yoplait, Kellogs, Progresso, Keebler, and so much more.
GO HERE
I did however find a great site that has many coupons for items that we actually do use. In one trip to the grocery store I saved $32 worth from this website. Just to name a few, Green Giant, Gerber, Yoplait, Kellogs, Progresso, Keebler, and so much more.
GO HERE
Letter to my daughter Keira (8 months old)
March 27, 2010
Keira,
You just turned 8 months old this week. Time really does fly by when you are having fun. I don’t think that daddy and I have ever laughed as much as we have since you have been with us. No matter how tough our life gets, you can always put a smile on our faces. You have brought so much joy to our lives.
I am so happy that I get to stay home with you and watch you grow and develop. You are growing way to fast and doing something new everyday. I have taken so many pictures and short video clips to always help me remember these precious moments.
This month you have mastered crawling and pulling yourself up on things. You have really developed your own little personality. I can see that you are going to be a jokester and are always going to make people laugh. You have a heart full of love and joy to bring others.
I want you to know that daddy and I are going to make sure that you have a great life. You will always come first in our lives. We are here for you always and want you to come to us for anything. Even if you don’t think that we will understand. Because the truth is, we do understand. We have lived our lives and have been through it all.
Life is very tough and you will have to make a lot of decisions. We are here to help you make the right ones and help you through mistakes that you will make.
You will make a ton of mistakes in your life. These mistakes will be made to help you learn and make you stronger. Everyone makes them in their lives. I just want you to always remember to re evaluate the situation that you are in and think of the consequences of your action before doing anything. I say this because some mistakes made by people are ones that can never be forgotten. Forgiven maybe, but never forgotten. You have just this one chance to live your life. Live it to the fullest and always remember to be yourself.
I love you so much Keira. You have completed me in so many ways and are the true love of my life. Daddy and I are so blessed to have you here with us.
Love,
Mommy
Keira,
You just turned 8 months old this week. Time really does fly by when you are having fun. I don’t think that daddy and I have ever laughed as much as we have since you have been with us. No matter how tough our life gets, you can always put a smile on our faces. You have brought so much joy to our lives.
I am so happy that I get to stay home with you and watch you grow and develop. You are growing way to fast and doing something new everyday. I have taken so many pictures and short video clips to always help me remember these precious moments.
This month you have mastered crawling and pulling yourself up on things. You have really developed your own little personality. I can see that you are going to be a jokester and are always going to make people laugh. You have a heart full of love and joy to bring others.
I want you to know that daddy and I are going to make sure that you have a great life. You will always come first in our lives. We are here for you always and want you to come to us for anything. Even if you don’t think that we will understand. Because the truth is, we do understand. We have lived our lives and have been through it all.
Life is very tough and you will have to make a lot of decisions. We are here to help you make the right ones and help you through mistakes that you will make.
You will make a ton of mistakes in your life. These mistakes will be made to help you learn and make you stronger. Everyone makes them in their lives. I just want you to always remember to re evaluate the situation that you are in and think of the consequences of your action before doing anything. I say this because some mistakes made by people are ones that can never be forgotten. Forgiven maybe, but never forgotten. You have just this one chance to live your life. Live it to the fullest and always remember to be yourself.
I love you so much Keira. You have completed me in so many ways and are the true love of my life. Daddy and I are so blessed to have you here with us.
Love,
Mommy
Baby Song Lyrics
I spend many hours singing songs to my baby. Most of which I made up as I went. I couldn’t believe how many kids songs that I could not remember. I decided to google the lyrics for Old McDonald had a Farm and found a great website. http://www.bussongs.com
This site has about 2000 children song lyrics. I found this to be very helpful and I believe that my baby is happy that I now know the words
This site has about 2000 children song lyrics. I found this to be very helpful and I believe that my baby is happy that I now know the words
Help with feeding your family for cheap
Angel food ministries is a non profit organization that helps families eat for less. There are hundreds of locations in which you can pick up your items. Visit the website to find the location nearest to you. They accept credit cards as well as food stamps. I have purchased food from them several times and have been very satisfied with the quality of the food.
VISIT HERE
VISIT HERE
Letter I wrote to my new daughter Keira
Keira,
I found out I was pregnant when I was 7 weeks along. Daddy and I were so happy and excited. But, the true excitement hit me when I found out you were a girl. I had wanted a baby girl my whole life. The first thing I did after calling everyone I knew was went out shopping to buy your first dress. I hung it in the closet and would stare at it and wonder what you would look like in it.
After 9 months of such anticipation of your arrival, the day was finally here. You were only one day past your due date. Daddy and I rushed to the hospital and after 16 hours of labor I ended up having an emergency c section. You were pushing on the umbilical cord and it was lowering your heartbeat. I had never been so scared in my life. 6 nurses rushed in the room and told the family to leave, then rushed me to surgery. I just kept thinking, what if you don’t make it? It was the biggest and happiest relief once I heard you cry. I knew everything was ok. Daddy just kept saying “she’s perfect”; “she’s so perfect”.
You were born on July 21st and weighed 6lbs and 12.5 oz. You were 13 inches long and had beautiful light brown hair and blue eyes. I have never in my life seen anything so beautiful. You look just like your daddy but you have my lips, fingers and toes.
We decided to name you Keira Suri. Daddy and I made a list of names and daddy came up with Keira. We thought it was the perfect name for our little angel.
Finally, you are home and our family is complete. Our home is filled with so much love. I lay you on top of my belly and just cannot believe that you were just inside of it. You were the little one who was kicking me for all of those months.
You make the funniest and cutest faces. You smile at just two weeks old. We lay there and stare at you for hours. It’s just such a miracle to us that you are here.
You are so beautiful and perfect. Daddy says it all day long.
I want you to know that you and are the best thing that has ever happened to both myself and daddy.
We love you more than anything in this world and will always make sure that you are happy and safe.
Love,
Mommy
I found out I was pregnant when I was 7 weeks along. Daddy and I were so happy and excited. But, the true excitement hit me when I found out you were a girl. I had wanted a baby girl my whole life. The first thing I did after calling everyone I knew was went out shopping to buy your first dress. I hung it in the closet and would stare at it and wonder what you would look like in it.
After 9 months of such anticipation of your arrival, the day was finally here. You were only one day past your due date. Daddy and I rushed to the hospital and after 16 hours of labor I ended up having an emergency c section. You were pushing on the umbilical cord and it was lowering your heartbeat. I had never been so scared in my life. 6 nurses rushed in the room and told the family to leave, then rushed me to surgery. I just kept thinking, what if you don’t make it? It was the biggest and happiest relief once I heard you cry. I knew everything was ok. Daddy just kept saying “she’s perfect”; “she’s so perfect”.
You were born on July 21st and weighed 6lbs and 12.5 oz. You were 13 inches long and had beautiful light brown hair and blue eyes. I have never in my life seen anything so beautiful. You look just like your daddy but you have my lips, fingers and toes.
We decided to name you Keira Suri. Daddy and I made a list of names and daddy came up with Keira. We thought it was the perfect name for our little angel.
Finally, you are home and our family is complete. Our home is filled with so much love. I lay you on top of my belly and just cannot believe that you were just inside of it. You were the little one who was kicking me for all of those months.
You make the funniest and cutest faces. You smile at just two weeks old. We lay there and stare at you for hours. It’s just such a miracle to us that you are here.
You are so beautiful and perfect. Daddy says it all day long.
I want you to know that you and are the best thing that has ever happened to both myself and daddy.
We love you more than anything in this world and will always make sure that you are happy and safe.
Love,
Mommy
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