For the third time in the last 6 years the FDA has issued a warning against using teething gels that contain benzocaine, the local anesthetic that relives pain in sore gums from teething. They have recently re-issued a warning, urging parents to avoid using any teething pain reliever that contains benzocaine, stating it causes methemoglobinemia, a serious, and sometimes deadly, condition that reduces oxygen in the bloodstream.{http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm250024.htm}.
I not one to post recalls & rarely talk about the headlining news but with so many friends getting ready to have babies & so many dealing with teething I HAD to post this. There are SO MANY alternatives to teething gels; Sophie the giraffe, frozen teethers, frozen wash cloths, hard dried fruits, BPA-free plastic teethers, wooden teethers, amber teething necklaces, chew beads...there are endless options.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
VEGIN' OUT
We made our first trip to the farmers since being home from Hawaii & I stocked up: red leaf lettuce, boston lettuce, kale, celery, beets, sweet red peppers, sweet yellow peppers, green bell peppers, zucchini, sweet potatoes, green beans, butternut squash, tomatoes, grapefruit, green tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms, spinach, cauliflower, blueberries & lots more. We swung by the grocery store & picked up some nuts, meat & tamari while we were out. I SO MISSED my weekly trip to the farmer's market while we were gone. It's so inspiring. I have been diggin on beets lately on my salads. I think I am going to try & make some baked beet chips & see how they turn out. If they are good, I'll post the recipe.
Monday, June 4, 2012
9 MONTH STATS
Addison's doctor visits seem to be slightly anxiety producing while exciting at the same time. I am always nervous on how she'll do with shots but excited to find out how she stacks up. Since we constantly get comments on how small she is, it's always reaffirming for her pediatrician to tell us how great she looks & that we are doing the right thing. Developmentally she is doing marvelously; she is exactly where she needs to be in some areas & ahead in others. While she is still tiny for her age, she falls exactly where she should on her growth curve since birth. She weighed in at 15.6 lbs putting her in the 8th percentile. She is 27 inches long (30th percentile) & her head circumference is 42.3 (5th percentile). She did fantastic with her Hepatitis B vaccine & I didn't even have to remind them of her adhesive allergy this time. She barely flinched, I think she was preoccupied by waving the a wipe at the cute baby in the mirror. She was as happy as could be & showed off waving at everyone, saying bye-bye & mum-ma. She doesn't go back for her next visit until her 12 month appointment...crazy!
Friday, June 1, 2012
HAPPY 9 MONTHS
Today Addison is 9 months. It's crazy that she has been out of my belly as long as she was in my belly. While she was growing inside 9 months felt like forever & the last 9 months has flown by.
Since we have been home from Hawaii she has been my late little sleeper, getting up at 8:00-8:20. Nice right?!? I have been walking in the door from the gym right as she is waking up. She is still going to bed around the same time (7:30-8:00) but she seems to be requiring a little more cuddle time before I can put her in her crib. She turns her body sideways so she's cradled in my arms but can see my face; her face pressed against my chest with one arm tightly wrapped around mine while she twirls her hair with her other. She sighs & babbles, gazing at me until eventually she falls asleep. The past few nights she has startled when I put her down, let out the saddest cry as she reaches her hand towards me (separation anxiety), fusses for a few minutes then falls right to sleep with her little bum in the air. She hasn't slept in a sleep sack since we have been back from Hawaii so I think we are going to pack it up & put it away. Down to 2 naps a day varying from 1-2 hours. She wakes up so happy...I love to get her from her crib right after she has woken up.
She is working on a tooth on top but it hasn't broken through her gums yet. She been gnawing on dried unsweetened papaya & frozen apple slices (and Sophie of course).
Her hair is getting SO long & WAVY! I love the way it flips out!! It's super blonde too.
Meal time is a blast. While she still eats purees but it's obvious she prefers small finger foods...her independence is already shinning through. We've explored lots of new flavors the last month: mango & coconut sauces, curries, terragon, rosemary; she loved them all! She loves Salmon, tuna, ono (Hawaiian fish), mahi mahi...pretty much will eat whatever we are eating. She tried scrambled egg yolk for the first time this past week & is a fan. She loves to snack on grapes without the skin cut in half, soft pears, pieces of peach, fresh mandarin orange slices, cooked carrot sticks, apple slices with homemade sunflower butter, freeze dried fruit of all varieties...thankfully she isn't picky & she loves just about anything we give her. I made a roasted eggplant baba ganoush dip & she was in heaven, even with a pretty potent garlic flavor. While we were in Hawaii she tried a Hawaiian banana called an apple banana & ate tons of fresh mango & papaya. She loves to drink water from her sippy cup but still hasn't had any juice. Nursing is still going as planned...only a few more months.
Her vocabulary is growing! She now says Da-Da, Ma-Ma, no-no, Hi, dog, duck, bye bye. She tries SO hard to say just about anything you ask her too.
She waves & claps. She'll imitate your hand motions & if you slam your hand on a surface that makes noise, she'll do the same. She almost has the sign for more down pat.
She is a super sonic crawler now & into everything. I've caught her in Hampton's crate, at his food bowl & actually licking Hampton. My eyes are on her at all times. She LOVES to stand & walk holding onto something. Her favorite thing to do is hold onto your pinky fingers & walk around. She walks along the side of the couch while holding on independently & will move back & forth from the ottoman and couch. She's constantly moving. She loves to dance & does a little "jig" when she is standing.
She plays so well independently. She'll lay on her tummy with a board book & turn the pages jabbering away as if she is reading. She talks to her baby doll & will sit forever building with her blocks, stacking her cups & putting things inside of each other. She knows where her toy box is now & crawls over to it when everything is put away. Smart girl :) I make a point to include her in toy pickup, although I know she doesn't understand yet. She still loves to cruise around in her walker. She darts around the house crashing into things & cracks herself up.
The pool opened while we were in Hawaii so we've tried to spend a little time there everyday since we've been home. SHE LOVES THE WATER. In the baby pool section she can touch the bottom while standing & it makes her giggle. She cruises around in her float just like she does in her walker; hilarious to watch. She is FEARLESS of the water which is a little scary but super exciting. She splashes away with her jibber jabber watching all the big kids play.
Hawaii got her broken in with sunscreen application & she doesn't mind it anymore. We have to stick with California Baby because it's the only thing that she hasn't had a reaction to so far. I am very proud to say that she still remains sunburn free though!
Bath time is still a highlight of our day because she is so darn cute in it. She still LOOOOVES to have her head washed! She had her first shower in Hawaii & she kept her tongue stuck out as the water rolled down the whole time.
Happy 9 months my little teddy graham!
She goes to the doctor's on Monday for her her 9 month visit. I'll post updated stats after her visit.
Since we have been home from Hawaii she has been my late little sleeper, getting up at 8:00-8:20. Nice right?!? I have been walking in the door from the gym right as she is waking up. She is still going to bed around the same time (7:30-8:00) but she seems to be requiring a little more cuddle time before I can put her in her crib. She turns her body sideways so she's cradled in my arms but can see my face; her face pressed against my chest with one arm tightly wrapped around mine while she twirls her hair with her other. She sighs & babbles, gazing at me until eventually she falls asleep. The past few nights she has startled when I put her down, let out the saddest cry as she reaches her hand towards me (separation anxiety), fusses for a few minutes then falls right to sleep with her little bum in the air. She hasn't slept in a sleep sack since we have been back from Hawaii so I think we are going to pack it up & put it away. Down to 2 naps a day varying from 1-2 hours. She wakes up so happy...I love to get her from her crib right after she has woken up.
She is working on a tooth on top but it hasn't broken through her gums yet. She been gnawing on dried unsweetened papaya & frozen apple slices (and Sophie of course).
Her hair is getting SO long & WAVY! I love the way it flips out!! It's super blonde too.
Meal time is a blast. While she still eats purees but it's obvious she prefers small finger foods...her independence is already shinning through. We've explored lots of new flavors the last month: mango & coconut sauces, curries, terragon, rosemary; she loved them all! She loves Salmon, tuna, ono (Hawaiian fish), mahi mahi...pretty much will eat whatever we are eating. She tried scrambled egg yolk for the first time this past week & is a fan. She loves to snack on grapes without the skin cut in half, soft pears, pieces of peach, fresh mandarin orange slices, cooked carrot sticks, apple slices with homemade sunflower butter, freeze dried fruit of all varieties...thankfully she isn't picky & she loves just about anything we give her. I made a roasted eggplant baba ganoush dip & she was in heaven, even with a pretty potent garlic flavor. While we were in Hawaii she tried a Hawaiian banana called an apple banana & ate tons of fresh mango & papaya. She loves to drink water from her sippy cup but still hasn't had any juice. Nursing is still going as planned...only a few more months.
Her vocabulary is growing! She now says Da-Da, Ma-Ma, no-no, Hi, dog, duck, bye bye. She tries SO hard to say just about anything you ask her too.
She waves & claps. She'll imitate your hand motions & if you slam your hand on a surface that makes noise, she'll do the same. She almost has the sign for more down pat.
She is a super sonic crawler now & into everything. I've caught her in Hampton's crate, at his food bowl & actually licking Hampton. My eyes are on her at all times. She LOVES to stand & walk holding onto something. Her favorite thing to do is hold onto your pinky fingers & walk around. She walks along the side of the couch while holding on independently & will move back & forth from the ottoman and couch. She's constantly moving. She loves to dance & does a little "jig" when she is standing.
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| my floors need to be waxed so bad! |
She plays so well independently. She'll lay on her tummy with a board book & turn the pages jabbering away as if she is reading. She talks to her baby doll & will sit forever building with her blocks, stacking her cups & putting things inside of each other. She knows where her toy box is now & crawls over to it when everything is put away. Smart girl :) I make a point to include her in toy pickup, although I know she doesn't understand yet. She still loves to cruise around in her walker. She darts around the house crashing into things & cracks herself up.
The pool opened while we were in Hawaii so we've tried to spend a little time there everyday since we've been home. SHE LOVES THE WATER. In the baby pool section she can touch the bottom while standing & it makes her giggle. She cruises around in her float just like she does in her walker; hilarious to watch. She is FEARLESS of the water which is a little scary but super exciting. She splashes away with her jibber jabber watching all the big kids play.
Hawaii got her broken in with sunscreen application & she doesn't mind it anymore. We have to stick with California Baby because it's the only thing that she hasn't had a reaction to so far. I am very proud to say that she still remains sunburn free though!
Bath time is still a highlight of our day because she is so darn cute in it. She still LOOOOVES to have her head washed! She had her first shower in Hawaii & she kept her tongue stuck out as the water rolled down the whole time.
Happy 9 months my little teddy graham!
She goes to the doctor's on Monday for her her 9 month visit. I'll post updated stats after her visit.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
HAWAII PICTURES PART 2
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| Our first beach day @ Lanikai Beach |
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| the sand was so super soft & the water was wicked clear...Lanikai Beach was my FAVORITE spot |
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| standing in Dexter & Amy's front yard before luau//On the way to the luau//making a headpiece@ the luau//modeling the headpiece |
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| spear throwing//coconut tree climbing//center stage//beautiful sunset |
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| hula dancers at sunset//pig ceremony |
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| Samoan dancing//Addison & mommy dancing & Fire dancer |
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| Manoa Falls hike |
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| one of the elevations I climbed with Addison |
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| South Shore (CRAZY waves) |
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| South Shore |
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| not sure where this was but it was Sunday brunch//sea life park (where 50 first dates was filmed) |
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| Sea Life Park & Paddle boarding in the canal |
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| Sea Life Park |
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
HAWAII PICTURES PART 1
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| grass skirt grill in the north shore, sea turtle beach in north shore & random beach on the way home from the north shore |
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| Waikiki |
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| Lanikai Beach in Kailua |
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| Waikiki |
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| Honolulu Bus Tour |
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| Bus Tour |
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| palace in Honolulu (this is apparently in the movie Hawaii 5-0) |
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| Dole Pineapple Plantation |
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| Dole Pineapple Plantation |
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| first train ride at Dole Pineapple Plantation |
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| Dole Pineapple Plantation |
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
EVIDENCE
If there has ever been a moment where I questioned whether or not Addison is growing up it was squashed this morning by this:
Self feeding scrambled egg yolk & very soft cantelope. It's pretty cute to watch because she feeds herself with such pride. She shakes it in her hand, crinkles her little nose up & shoves it in her mouth along with 4 fingers. While she still eats puréed food she most definitely prefers little pieces of things she can feed herself. Sheesh...please STOP growing up so fast!
I am having a time sorting our Hawaii pictures & narrowing which ones to post & putting them into templates...we took SO MANY pics. It may be a 2 post thing so bare with me. I promise there will be pics to come tomorrow.
I am having a time sorting our Hawaii pictures & narrowing which ones to post & putting them into templates...we took SO MANY pics. It may be a 2 post thing so bare with me. I promise there will be pics to come tomorrow.
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