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Baby Physical Development in 11-Week-Olds
When did life become a reality game show?
HOST: OK moms, here's your challenge: Feed your baby without falling asleep, burp him while making sure no spit-up touches your clothing, race to grab a diaper, change him, read Pat the Bunny (twice) and make yourself lunch. The first mom to reach the finish line is today's challenge champ and is exempt from elimination tomorrow.
Don't worry. There is a routine emerging from that chaos—even if you can't quite see it yet.
What You're Thinking: "Do I get some kind of medal for this whole mom thing? I really think I deserve a medal!"
Baby Milestones
- Your baby's physical development won't exactly include doing push-ups yet, but if you lay her on her tummy, she'll try to lift her head up just a little. You could do the same and call it "yoga."
- Encourage your baby to lift her head by having her follow an interesting toy (or her very attractive parents).
- Play Light Show with your baby. Go into a dark room and shine a flashlight around the room, focusing on different things for baby to turn her head and look at. (It's probably a good idea to lay on the floor while you're playing this one, in case all that darkness puts you ... er, the baby to sleep.)
Mommy Milestones
- You've learned more about infant acid reflux than you ever thought you'd need (or want!) to know.
- You find yourself singing "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep" while food shopping ... alone.
- You're suddenly giving advice about strollers to pregnant moms-to-be. With some authority, even!
- You're finally used to your new before-I-leave-the-house mental checklist. What was once "Keys. Phone. Wallet." is now "Diapers. Wipes. Toys. Bottle. Blanket. Keys. Phone. Wallet."
- You almost can't remember what it felt like to have that humongous pregnant belly.
Home Front
If the phrase "hot mama" doesn't remind you of yourself these days, it could be because your sex life isn't quite what it used to be. No worries, postpartum sex can be a daunting proposition for even the hottest of hot mamas. If you're feeling ready to jump back in the sack, we've got some info on how to make the return to action better for both of you. Read more ...
Everything you ever wanted to know ... and were just about to ask ...
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- Should I worry that my newborn makes strange faces while sleeping?
- How can I help my single friends understand how hard it is for me to go out now that I have a baby?
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Buy It:
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Discuss It:
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All babies grow and develop at different rates. So please don't compare your kid with so-and-so's baby from across the street—you'll just drive yourself nuts. If you have any concerns, bring them up with your pediatrician at your baby's next checkup.
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I agree! I have a beautiful baby girl 11 weeks old & watch another baby only 4 weeks older....I wish someone had given me a reality check before I started that. I had a month to get used to having a new born and then the responsibility of another. I absolutly love the other baby, but this time comes once and only lasts a very short time. I wont even toy with the thought of having one so soon knowing the exahstion that life already intells; even if I stoped watching the other baby - some day but no new babies soon pls lol. Keep in mind that even if Alfie is easy to take care of the next one may not be...trust me! The difference between my baby and the other one is BiG. Mine is easy going and even when she has bad days she can be soothed...the other will scream & fuss no matter what I do to sooth 'em. That will affect your life more than your husbands, but will still affect it enough that he would be second guessing his rash behavior. He obviously loves Alfie and is uber excited about having another one with you which is very sweet...I don't think he was thinking clearly in his method of telling/showing you his love for you and Alfie OR how great a mom he thinks you are. I've learned that even if you aren't meaning to come accross in a tacky or aggressive way - using, "you" to express myself when talking with my husband when we feel passionate about something and are differing in our opinion on the matter helps him hear my heart and he accepts what I have to say much better & doesn't make him feel like I am attacking or devaluing him/his opinion. When he is in a good mood calmly tell him your concerns and saying, "I feel like..." OR: "I worried about/concerned with..." ...."...when I think about having another baby so soon." I may even start it out, "You have shown me how excited you are and how much you want another baby with me soon. The thing is that I don't think I am ready and the excitement of another wonderful addition seemed/s to be more important than my being physically or emotionally ready...I want to be the best mom and wife I can but Im not sure that having another one so soon would allow me to do that." If he wants to know specific concerns have them ready for him. Good luck girl! It isn't easy to take care of everyone and then yourself as is. I hope this stress goes very very quickly!
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It's hard enough taking care of one much less two that can't walk and are still in diapers. it's not up to us are u ready to be walking around with a swollen belly and one on your hip.? remember how u felt pregnant can you deal with that plus a one year old? it's not up to your husbabd either b/c he just plants the seed and pretty much watches it grow... lol I'm exhausted with one but my situation is different than urs. Good Luck on your desicion
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hey mumloulou,
congrats on having a gorgeous baba boy, my little one is 11 weeks too.
i can't believe your hubby would do that, i'd be hopping mad!! i think daddies don't realise what it's like to have been pregnant for 9 months, then to give birth and then to be a new mum....it really takes it out of you. your body has done the hard work and is just starting to get itself together again! by the time baba arrives your totally knackered...and then you have the whole sleepless thing kicks in! dads just don't get it ha ha
you have to be ready to go through all that again but this time you'll have a baba to look after so none of those lovely afternoon naps we got 1st time round ha ha!
i'm really looking forward to giving bodhi a little brother or sister but i had an emergancy section so i have to wait at least 6 months before i can start trying! i'm quite happy with that though, i'm really enjoying finding my feet as a new mummy and i'm sure your the same!
your hubby has to respect that you will have number 2 when it is right for you him and your baba! i'm sure you decided together to have number 1 so it's only fair that he allows you the time you need before rushing into number two!
don't be pushed into anything!
good luck with whatever you decide!
x
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hi mummys and daddys
i would like people to tell me what they would do and what you think.
i have a lovely 11 week old son name alfie x me and my husband was talking about giving him a baby brother or sister i told my husband i will think about it as iv just started taking the pill again after having my son.
next thing i no is my husband put my pills down the loo i was not all that happy as i said i will think about it well i have hard i thought it would me nice to give my son a siblin but as hes only 11 weeks old do you think i should give it more time do you think im rushing it or would you have them so close together
plz tell me what you think
thank you for your time xx