26 November 2008
25 November 2008
Some fruit after all
Last week I wrote about some practical issues of why we wouldn't start giving Jill fruit or vegetables just yet. Well I changed my mind as some book I have writes that it is good to get babies used to different flavors, and you don't have to replace a full meal with it yet.
So we started with pear. Jill and I went to the store and got her pear juice, pears and a strainer. First we started with pear juice from a spoon, but that wasn't a big success, not only did Jill not like it at all (it was indeed pretty bitter) it was too liquidy. So onto pear pushed through a strainer. She loves that! After 3 nights she sees the spoon and opens her mouth. It is still a bit messy, but she is getting the hang of it. I got 2 more pears and so after a couple of pear nights we can then move onto something new.. I am thinking melon.
I will post some messy pictures soon, but usually my fingers are also sticky and not able to operate a photo camera.
So we started with pear. Jill and I went to the store and got her pear juice, pears and a strainer. First we started with pear juice from a spoon, but that wasn't a big success, not only did Jill not like it at all (it was indeed pretty bitter) it was too liquidy. So onto pear pushed through a strainer. She loves that! After 3 nights she sees the spoon and opens her mouth. It is still a bit messy, but she is getting the hang of it. I got 2 more pears and so after a couple of pear nights we can then move onto something new.. I am thinking melon.
I will post some messy pictures soon, but usually my fingers are also sticky and not able to operate a photo camera.
23 November 2008
Ohhhhhh
my family!
Not too many words needed for yet another cute picture of Jill and Sean. It is incredible how much Jill looks like Sean. So far everybody (!) told us when they first see Jill "oh, she looks like her daddy". So I am starting to realize my genes didn't really do much so far when it comes to looks. Maybe she has my nose? Or is that wishful thinking?
Not too many words needed for yet another cute picture of Jill and Sean. It is incredible how much Jill looks like Sean. So far everybody (!) told us when they first see Jill "oh, she looks like her daddy". So I am starting to realize my genes didn't really do much so far when it comes to looks. Maybe she has my nose? Or is that wishful thinking?
19 November 2008
Nice walk with the girls
It was finally dry for the first time in like 2 weeks. So Sean and I went for a little walk with Jill and Clover. Whenever we go to the woods we take the Baby Bjorn because it is easier to walk with.
Jill loves sitting in it too. In the beginning she just looks around at the trees etc and by the end of the walk she is usually sleeping.
I think the picture of Sean and Jill sleeping is adorable.....
Jill loves sitting in it too. In the beginning she just looks around at the trees etc and by the end of the walk she is usually sleeping.
I think the picture of Sean and Jill sleeping is adorable.....
18 November 2008
Good luck aunt Sarah!
Jill got this present from her aunt Sarah when she was born. For a while the stuffed animal was too big for her to play with, but now Jill is developing an interest in it. Perfect timing to wish aunt Sarah good luck today!
Big kisses and a big smile from Jill!
Big kisses and a big smile from Jill!
17 November 2008
Welcome Noor!!
Today we got the happy news that Noor was born! We are also happy to hear that things are going well with mother and daughter. Jill can't wait to meet Noor!
Congratulations to Sabine, Erwin and Teun from all of us!
Congratulations to Sabine, Erwin and Teun from all of us!
15 November 2008
Formula and other food
Right now Jill gets Similac for her formula. I decided to give her this instead of the more familiar brands here like Nutrilon and Frisia, because this it is a brand that is also for sale in the US. So after our move we can just continue giving her this. However Sean's mom told us that Parent's choice is just as good but half the price. Don't get me wrong, price is not a decisive factor, but I was shocked about the prices of formula in the States. Similac here is 8,95 euro per can, in the States $21!!! And if Parents Choice is indeed as good but only $11 per can.... hmmm. Also Jill will be close to 6 months when we start buying formula for her over there and she shouldn't be super sensitive about it anymore and will also get nutrients from other food by then. So I have to give it some thought and ask the pediatrician during our last visit with her over here if I could switch brands like that.
Last time we went to the pediatrician she told us we can start giving Jill some blended veggies and fruit if we want to. Also the late evening feeding of 11 pm can be dropped once a baby is 4-5 months old. Sean and I talked about it, but we decided to not switch her feeding schedule right now. We move in less than 4 weeks and she is doing so well on formula and her current schedule of feedings at 8, 11.30 am, 3, 7 and 11 pm that we don't want to risk messing her up. The jetleg will most likely affect her for a little while already and with one feeding less like the pediatrician suggested it will be harder to get her back on a "normal" schedule. A practical factor that made us decide to wait with veggies is the fact that we don't have a blender here. Sean's parents bought one for us in the States so we will start this there too. Babies technically don't need any other food until about 6 months anyway, but since most parents like starting with other food she suggested we can if we want to, but we don't have to.
So decision made, we will start with the messy food when we get to the States, I am looking forward to it though. It has got to be so cute to see her eat of a spoon (and have most of it disappear on her bib, face, floor etc.)
Here is another nice close up of Jill taken by Sean while she was "talking" to me.
Last time we went to the pediatrician she told us we can start giving Jill some blended veggies and fruit if we want to. Also the late evening feeding of 11 pm can be dropped once a baby is 4-5 months old. Sean and I talked about it, but we decided to not switch her feeding schedule right now. We move in less than 4 weeks and she is doing so well on formula and her current schedule of feedings at 8, 11.30 am, 3, 7 and 11 pm that we don't want to risk messing her up. The jetleg will most likely affect her for a little while already and with one feeding less like the pediatrician suggested it will be harder to get her back on a "normal" schedule. A practical factor that made us decide to wait with veggies is the fact that we don't have a blender here. Sean's parents bought one for us in the States so we will start this there too. Babies technically don't need any other food until about 6 months anyway, but since most parents like starting with other food she suggested we can if we want to, but we don't have to.
So decision made, we will start with the messy food when we get to the States, I am looking forward to it though. It has got to be so cute to see her eat of a spoon (and have most of it disappear on her bib, face, floor etc.)
Here is another nice close up of Jill taken by Sean while she was "talking" to me.
13 November 2008
Baby Bourne instead of Baby Bjorn
As of today Jill has 2 passports, one Dutch and one American one!
Doesn't she look cool and proud!
Doesn't she look cool and proud!
11 November 2008
Dad, can I have a pony?
We are making fun of the fact that some day in the future Sean will get the question: "Dad, can I have a pony?". It would be hard to resist those beautiful sweet eyes.....
So we already had a practice session to see if Jill actually likes horse riding. I guess we shouldn't encourage her too much, but I have to admit it would be really cool to go riding with my daughter some day.
The dog in the picture is my parent's. Now that they are on vacation we have him to take care of. He is a bit older and sweet, but most of all big, so perfect for doggy riding.
So we already had a practice session to see if Jill actually likes horse riding. I guess we shouldn't encourage her too much, but I have to admit it would be really cool to go riding with my daughter some day.
The dog in the picture is my parent's. Now that they are on vacation we have him to take care of. He is a bit older and sweet, but most of all big, so perfect for doggy riding.
08 November 2008
Practice
Jill tends to tilt her head to the left when she sits up. So we started to practice sitting up more by herself to improve her strength.
We also mentioned it to the pediatrician during our visit to her on Tuesday. She didn't seem to be to worried about it, we just have to do some exercises to make sure we train both left and right side. Jill also had her 4 month shots at the visit. Luckily she is done with them now for a couple of months, because both her and I don't like the shots. She cried and screamed again and Sean was with us for support this time, which helped. During the day she just slept a bit more but didn't seem to be affected by them in any other way.
So see here the result of practice session 1 "sitting strait".
We also mentioned it to the pediatrician during our visit to her on Tuesday. She didn't seem to be to worried about it, we just have to do some exercises to make sure we train both left and right side. Jill also had her 4 month shots at the visit. Luckily she is done with them now for a couple of months, because both her and I don't like the shots. She cried and screamed again and Sean was with us for support this time, which helped. During the day she just slept a bit more but didn't seem to be affected by them in any other way.
So see here the result of practice session 1 "sitting strait".
03 November 2008
Jill 4 months!
Today Jill is 4 months old. She continues to do very well and is a very sweet and happy baby. She is also very active and definitely lets us know what she wants! But that is ok, that's our Jillie-Jill
Right now Jill is taking her morning nap, but later I will post some pictures of our 4 month old girl!
Right now Jill is taking her morning nap, but later I will post some pictures of our 4 month old girl!
02 November 2008
Our little rock baby
Jill with a proud daddy who is hoping she will go to concerts with him later... like she will want to go with her 50 year old dad when she is 18!
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