Ever heard the expression that time Flies? Whoever said that was not kidding- time really DOES fly. My little man Zakariya, is growing by the minute. With each passing week, he is adopting new traits to add to his personality.
Currently, he has taken on the role of an explorer. Just like Dora the well known explorer. He has been crawling through a maze of branches (our dining room table legs and chairs) rugged terrain (or cushy beige carpets) and mountains tall and wide (otherwise known as the staircase). When his limits are reached and he is ready to break… I chime in, breast in hand. Mom to the rescue! After quenching his thirst, re-planning his route and taking off yet again for another adventure… I stare at him silently, adjust my nursing bra and think to myself- a little breast can go along way in that world of his.
My baby turned (almost) toddler will face the world which is his oyster to explore and even when our journey of mothering at the breast comes to an end- the benefits of it will forever remain.
How have you chimed in and "rescued" your little one through the breast?
Friday, July 9, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Storks VS. Doctors!
Looks like Storks are getting more credit then Doctors!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dggt7PuoG00
How did you explain the arrival of your newest addition to your elder children? For example: A Little Girl says to her Mom: Mommy, do all women have babies in their tummy? Does Grandma have a baby in her tummy too?!
What is the best way to answer this question without having to explain Grandma's menopause?!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dggt7PuoG00
How did you explain the arrival of your newest addition to your elder children? For example: A Little Girl says to her Mom: Mommy, do all women have babies in their tummy? Does Grandma have a baby in her tummy too?!
What is the best way to answer this question without having to explain Grandma's menopause?!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Sibling Rivalry?
Alhumdulillah, a lot of our friends have been having babies- this time for the second time around. I often hear my fellow Mom's talking about their older children (typically their first) having to adjust to the newest addition of the family.
I have even witnessed a first hand encounter where the elder sibling looked very carefully for the perfect opportunity to pinch his younger sister- as soon as Mom returns she finds her baby red in the face and crying as if... as if she just goooot beat-- and its because she just did!
For the sake of being fair to the little pincher in all of us- its not exactly fair to have to share everything thats been yours... well for your whole life. Right?
Babies on the other hand, are so purely innocent. They do not even know how to communicate, someone has to stand up for them.... Right?
What are some ways to sooth and comfort our children when it comes to sibling rivalry? How can parents make this transition easier for their children?
I have even witnessed a first hand encounter where the elder sibling looked very carefully for the perfect opportunity to pinch his younger sister- as soon as Mom returns she finds her baby red in the face and crying as if... as if she just goooot beat-- and its because she just did!
For the sake of being fair to the little pincher in all of us- its not exactly fair to have to share everything thats been yours... well for your whole life. Right?
Babies on the other hand, are so purely innocent. They do not even know how to communicate, someone has to stand up for them.... Right?
What are some ways to sooth and comfort our children when it comes to sibling rivalry? How can parents make this transition easier for their children?
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
What are your total earnings to Labour?
If I were paid to Labour based on what the Canadian government considers minimum wage ($10.25), I would be $164.00 richer. That does not even include deduction of taxes and does not seem like nearly enough for the work put in! My adorable bundle of joy is too cute and dear to me to put a price on!
However, this did get me thinking... Recently, I was able to attend a birth that progressed extremely fast. According to the experts, the average active stage of labour can last up to 20 hours, for first time Moms. Does that sound about right?
What about second time Moms- was your first longer or shorter than the first, second, third of fourth?
What are your total earnings to LABOUR?
However, this did get me thinking... Recently, I was able to attend a birth that progressed extremely fast. According to the experts, the average active stage of labour can last up to 20 hours, for first time Moms. Does that sound about right?
What about second time Moms- was your first longer or shorter than the first, second, third of fourth?
What are your total earnings to LABOUR?
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Separation Anxiety?
Recently Zakariya has been dealing with some separation anxiety. Although, it is not the typical kind. He has been doing fine without me, even if it is for prolonged periods, if he is with his grandparents or his father he is perfectly happy. It mainly happens when we are home- if I need to go upstairs to get something, if I need to step away for even a moment- he gets so upset!
Lately it seems like a lot of Mothers have been complaining about their children having separation anxiety. Some are even finding it hard to go to the washroom without their little one's getting upset.
Apart from sitting your kid in front of the washroom door- while you smile, sing and entertain them from the toilet (Oh COME ON, you know you have done it!)
What are some tips for helping your child deal with the anxiety of being away from you?
Lately it seems like a lot of Mothers have been complaining about their children having separation anxiety. Some are even finding it hard to go to the washroom without their little one's getting upset.
Apart from sitting your kid in front of the washroom door- while you smile, sing and entertain them from the toilet (Oh COME ON, you know you have done it!)
What are some tips for helping your child deal with the anxiety of being away from you?
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