Matt and I decided we are going to teach the baby a little sign language. It’s one thing we immediately agreed on. Babies understand language way before they are able to express themselves. This way they can tell you what they want instead of crying while you try to figure it out. You don’t start until the baby is about 6 months old, because that’s when they can start to focus on what you are doing and their motor development is more equipped to make the signs. It takes a couple months for them to understand what you are saying and start signing themselves. I think it will be worth it, there are some big perks. It promotes language development, prevents frustration (i.e. tantrums) because the baby has a way of expressing his desires and needs, and it develops his gross motor skills. We borrowed a book from my sister and I’m really excited for when we can start using it! You are also teaching your child a second language; you use American Sign Language. I don’t think it sounds too hard either, you can choose how many words you teach your baby. People use words like: milk, hungry, more, all done, please, thank you, hot, play, sleep etc.
I probably sound like a delusional first time mom making all these plans as if it’s going to make everything easy. I don’t expect easy, this is Matt’s child we are talking about. Also, I’ve been a cynic since at least the age of 12 and I know what babies are like. These are just things that I think will work for our family, and you will definitely be getting a report on how all of it goes once my perfect little angel has been here for awhile.
We got some awesome deals at the mall this weekend. We searched several stores for cardigans for Matt and they are so hard to find now. We finally got two at Younkers, one for $7.99 (used to be $30) and one for $40 (used to be $68) then two onesies for $5 each. One says “I © daddy” the other says “When God made me he was showing off.” I can’t wait until the garage sales start popping up! I bet I’ll find some goodies there. Also there is a huge goodwill that opened up not too far from where I live so I need to check that out soon. I also got two maternity shirts at JcPenney’s, one was $9.
Maternity sections are so tiny and are often placed right next to the plus size section. This makes me feel fantastic about myself, and there’s a point where I get confused about where the maternity section ends and the plus section starts. Especially at Target. I’m going to wait until the summer clothes come out to buy any more. I imagine I’ll want a lot of tank tops and shorts. It’s a little depressing seeing all the normal new clothes come in for summer and not being able to buy them. It will all be worth it though, and soon I can buy summer clothes for the baby!
- How far along? 17 weeks
- Total weight gain: hopefully I’m gaining weight, not losing it
- Maternity clothes? Not really necessary yet, but I bought more this weekend.
- Best moment this week: First realizing that I was for sure feeling the baby and then on Sunday morning Matt felt the baby move!
- Miss Anything? Being able to eat whatever I want
- Movement: A lot, mostly when I’m sitting or lying down. It’s gotten a little stronger since last week.
- Food cravings: Sweets, you should have seen my grocery cart. It looked like a 5 year old picked it out.
- Food aversions: Same as always. I miss pizza.
- Gender: I say girl, Matt says boy. Either way I can’t wait to pick out the Easter outfit next year.
- Symptoms: Except for the food issues I am pretty much symptom free. But I did get exhausted from shopping the other day so fatigue is still an issue.
- Belly Button in or out? In, but Matt confirms that it is getting more shallow.
- Wedding rings on or off? On.
- Looking forward to: Wednesday, we have another doctor appointment and will schedule the ultrasound. Only 4 weeks left!
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2 comments:
Baby Sign Language? What an interesting idea. If anyone has the patience to teach a baby that, you do, Julie!
Also, thank you for the pictures! Now that's a baby bump!
Also, regarding your last post on littering, I'm in your corner there. My next door neighbors have friends that visit constantly and they leave fast food wrappers, paper bags, soda cups, cans, water bottles, cigarette butts, cany wrappers, empty cigarette packages, etc. in our parking lot every single day. I pick it all up and think dark thoughts. My neighbors are moving out in April and I can hardly wait, but I think " who will pick up all that crap then, and look out for the earth". It is sad. They are in their 20's. People need to respect the earth!
That's horrible! It upsets me when I see how apathetic my generation can be about the earth. Is is that hard to find a trash can? This makes my blood boil, you shouldn't have to clean up after d-bags, but it's awesome that you do :)
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