8Months!

 My baby turns 8 months this month, and I'm asking myself where did the time go? He has been on the move since he turned 6 months but now we have to really make space for him since he is a lot more mobile. He is so independent, he loves being on the floor, he can clap his hands, he can said no by shaking his head, he said no a lot more during feeding time of course. He is responsive to the word NO. you got to start discipline at very early age. The teeth have not come yet but it's getting real close I'm guesting by the end of March to mid April something will be there.
He is a happy baby who sleeps through the night. He doesn't wake up for feeding during the night. He is very talkative, super active too. He is able to stand by pulling himself up from sitting down.  he will make an attempt to put almost anything he can in his mouth.
He had his last appointment with the Hematology and everything went well.His platelets are very high and will continue to go higher. The doctors are so impressed with his improvement. I'm blessed to God that our child is growing healthy and happy.
As far food, he is doing well with table food and he is getting breast milk too. I prepare home made food
for him and grandma always makes his favorite too. At 8 months he it's wearing 12,9,6-12 in size and it also depends on the brands we even go up to 18 months sometimes.
I love being mom and so grateful for my hubby who's always there for me to lean on. We are so blessed to have him and praise the Lord everyday for the gift of life.

 

First time in the park

boy will be boy!

I am coming for you

Fun day at the park

We are so blessed to have mild winter so far in the northeast and this week has been like any other week. Exceptional weather we could not have asked for more, since daylight saving darkness does not come early anymore which means more time to take stroll in the park. I took Ayden outside twice this week after work for about one hour; with his little outfit without a coat and he loves it, his eyes are everywhere looking at the trees, the commotions that's going around us. he was amazed by the big blue sky he saw above him. While at the park I met a new mom with her 8 month old baby boy, they both were born in July, and now i have a new friend to talk about baby related issues and anything else. I am hoping the weather will hold up for this weekend so that we can go spend some time in central park with our new friend.

 

Ayden enjoying a beautiful day outside in the park

He loves being outside

Ayden is exploring the park

Fun photo Friday.

Happy Friday!!!!!!!!!!!

 My little boy is now 7 months and going strong, everyday all we hear is "bbababababab amamammama, dadadaddadadad" Ayden is ready to talk and he is also trying to crawl.

I will have more post coming soon with explanation of the pictures below.
Have a great weekend Yall...

Ma, look what I can do now

Big GIANT fan all the way

Man, I can't believe i won my first football pool.. more money for me

Super bowl Sunday he was ready for some football

Mom, when is the game going to start?

At the doctor's office

Enjoy and God bless!

5 months

OMG!!!!!!!!! This post is long past due... My little boy turned 5 months back in December and he has been on the move ever since. For starters we are so blessed to have him and every day I thank the Lord for blessing us with baby Ayden. So much has happened since Ayden turned 5 months:

He is able to sit on his own, he can actually hold his bottle when he wants to, he is able to put food in his mouth ( I know he thinks he is big boy now) he is still on breastmilk through the bottle. He is using both hands to play, grabbing objects, He loves playing with his toys. He loves music, he has shown lots of emotions, he is trying to lift himself up already. He demonstrates sign of wanting other food. He is now getting Earthbest stage 1 and 2 food and so far he loves it. My mom prepares food for him too and so far he is a fan of soup. He is up to dates with all the shots.
I am grateful to have my son God bless you always.

oops somebody is drooling

Look at me now, hey!

hey i can make my foot goes in my mouth. Yes he has done it so many times

little man has been lifting weight lately

Hi mom, please hurry

I can sit on my own

At Kmart waiting to take family photo

 Enjoy!

On the hunt for a good stroller.....

 Our stroller that I got from Khols only last a few month, it's a First Year brand that ironically barely makes it to 3 months. Please don't make the same mistake i made stay away from the First Year strollers. When i am on the street the stroller has a mind of its own; it would stop suddenly, the breaks from the front wheels lock on their own, the strap was way to short for Ayden when he has on a coat. It was always a fight with the stroller.

2 weeks ago i started doing research for a stroller that would be durable and last for a long time.  I was going crazy to find something in decent price range. I know it was not going to be the bugaboo, I started going to Buy buy baby to check out their strollers. I have seen so many great strollers but some of them have short handles and barely have any room in the baskets. I was leaning toward the baby jogger since i am always on the go and leaving in NY requires a great strollers that would be compatible to the subway. After days of research I finally settle for Ted and Phils stroller from Zulily. I found this great site and now i am hooked, I was so lucky to find the stroller at 50% off retail price. If you check any other retailers the strollers run from 5oo to 900 bucks, very pricey!  From Zulily.com you will find great bargain up 90% off.  By the way some of their offer are final sale, so make sure you really want the item before making your purchase.

Check out what they are offering everyday and it's easy to sign up.
. http://www.zulily.com/invite/ngelin861

Phil and Teds Dash from Zulily. I got this one.

This stroller is good for up to when the kid turn 5 years old

Enjoy!

4 months update!

So our little guy turned 4 months a few weeks ago, and I am finally have the time to do a post. I have been wrapped up in work and  with the holiday upon us time has been a bit short and that's why this post so late. Ayden is doing so well at 4 months and we are so blessed to have him in our lives. He is the joy of our lives, he is so fun to be around. I thank God everyday for blessing us with Ayden. His babysitter loves him and she takes good care of him too, we are lucky to have her.

I put up a small Christmas tree for him and we have yet to take family photo or meet Santa. I really hope to do it soon, but it's just a timing issue with work. It's getting so busy since we are reaching the end of the quarter but I have to make time for my family too, after all  it's just a job.

Here is an update on the little guy since turning 4 months:

• he is a supported sitter now, and can sit on his own briefly
• not so solid food was introduced to him and he loves his food, he has eaten sweet potato, carrots and rice cereal. So far so good with the food. 
• He is still on breastmilk and all his other food are mixed with the milk.
• he giggles a lot louder now, everyday he makes a different sounds ( we just love how he babbles on and on)
• He continues to sleep long hours like 8-9 hours through the night. We are so blessed for not waking up so much at night.
• he is only getting breast milk

He drools non stop these days.

•  he wears 6,9,12 months clothes in size, it also depends in the brands.
• he is very curious, he likes to grab, and hold on tight to his toys, he has a teeter to keep him busy with his gum.
• he is a happy baby who rarely cries (so thankful for that)
• hearing his laugh is so joyful
• he does not take the pacifier but he sucks on his thumb daily
• he is big fan of being on the floor, he does his tummy time from there. He can turn from his stomach to his back, he is able to pull himself up when laying down.
• he can create bubbles in his mouth, wetting his clothes all the time
• he is very engaging, he responds to his name, he loves when we read to him
• he starts to mimicking sounds that we make
• he can put his feet in his mouth, he is able to grab his thighs and to pull his socks off now.
• During his doctor visit everything went well: he is at 16lbs, he is on time with the shots, and his platelets are going up. Thank you Lord for that! 
• His pediatrician is happy with his progress. He has to go to see the hematology every 3 months for regular check up.

I can't believe how big he is getting now. he was less than a month old in the pictures in the white. the other pictures are when he is 4 months old. Wow! so much has changed

Another picture mom, come on!

Enjoy!

Fun Saturday

It's not easy taking a baby and a stroller on a busy shopping day like last Saturday in NEW YORK CITY. My sister and I took Ayden out for a fun day only to feel trap with so many tourists occupying the sidewalk in from of Macys. It was chaotic with people trying to get a glimpse at the windows while trying to get through with a stroller. With all the sidewalks being so busy Ayden did not even care, he was looking everywhere and at everything.
Our next stop will be Rockefeller Center to see the Christmas tree and meeting Santa.

He is so curious to discover new thing

he loves fast pace environment

In front of Macys in NYC

He sure knows how to pose.

Fun day out with my favorite Auntie

After Church

Love you big boy.

Holiday recap!!!!

I hope everyone had a great thanksgiving and much more. In our house it was the first thanksgiving with our son and as a family. We are so thankful for our son, as you all know after years of trying to conceive God finally blessed us with a beautiful son whom we love very much.  We had a great time, mom and sister came over, we had a small dinner nothing over the top. Mike cooked the delicious turkey and other stuff to put on the table. Although it was a small affair I really enjoyed it, maybe one year it will be bigger with more people coming over but for now we like it small.
I did not do the black Friday shopping this year and besides I did not really see anything I wanted that bad to stand in the long line in the cold for hours. Friday evening I visited Baby R Us and found a bargain on the store brand diapers and wipes. I was running out diaper anyway so i got about 3 packs of diapers they were only $10 and baby wipes for only $5 with lots of coupons inside the box. I thought that was a great deal because they are usually much more expansive. By the way I got organic pants and other tops, sandals, boysuit and sneakers for only $2 at Baby R us, I just love a great deal. I am happy mama doing it Economically.

I got a small Christmas tree for Ayden from Target and I will be putting it up this weekend. I am super excited to see his reaction when the tree is lit. Now it's all about him this holiday season with gifts and clothes for him. I have to get him ready to meet Santa and taking family photo for the holiday. So much to do before it gets crazy at the stores and the mall. I am going to check out the great offer VISTAPRINT.COM is giving.
 By the way his 4 months old post is running late but i will post it soon.

I am thankful for Daddy and Mommy for loving me

Baby boy just love taking pictures, He gets really excited when he sees the phone

My serious pose ma,

We went to church on Sunday, last year when i found out I was pregnant I took the very first sonogram picture to church to pray for the great gift we had received from the Lord. Fast forward to this year, I have a healthy boy and happy family. GOD is really GREAT! This outfit was gift from co-worker and it's a 9 month old outfit. I really can't believe he is actually wearing 9, and 12 months in size. Baby boy is just getting so tall.

It was time to go to church.

 

 Enjoy!