Chase is healthy as can be. Since his last check up (blogged here), he has gained 4oz putting him at 15 lbs 15 oz. He has slowed down in the weight gain and my little arms are ever so grateful. However, he is looong. 28 3/4 inches in fact, which dwarfs me. When I see my friend, who is my height (5’1), I cannot believe just how long he is. He makes me look even shorter than I am, if that’s possible :) And, just in case you’re super-duper curious; his head is measuring 17 inches. Also, f you haven’t already noticed, he has his daddy’s ears :) I think they are already as big as mine. Teheheee.
Intern: (The gist) “…at this age he should learn that he can soothe himself and that he doesn’t need you to comfort him all of the time…let him cry it out… besides, you won’t want him in your bed as 6 years old….” ect.
What?! Isn’t that apart of being a momma? Comforting your child who is 4 months old and does not know how to manipulate and is crying for a reason. Teaching him from early on that this is a safe and secure environment.
I disagreed with almost everything she went on to say, but kept silent. Part of me wanted to tell her the benefits of him sleeping beside or in our bed, but I believe that each parent is different in personality and each child as well and you can’t state that as fact. You shouldn’t tell someone that the way you parent is the way they should, because every child is different, every parent is different. You can share ideas, but you really cannot state it as fact: “this is what works for everyone.” What may work for us, may not work for you and visa versa.
I express the way we do things on my blog because …it’s my blog. I hope that I never make it seem like the way we do things is the end all. The say. It’s not! It’s simply what works for us and what we personally desire!
Cute Lil Roller from Jami Davis on Vimeo.
This Lil Piggy is Yummy! from Jami Davis on Vimeo.
Telling me a story. from Jami Davis on Vimeo.
He does look upset, but he is really not. He is just talking :)
hes so cute its ridiculous… I love him! I can't wait until he and I can chat again… GO YOU! stick to your guns, he is your baby and it is your heart that you are showing him… xoxo
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I CANNOT believe that intern was so outspoken! Was the real Dr. in there? I hope she got put in her place after that appointment! Anyway… isn't it crazy how people word things as if there is one way to do it and that's it. You said it well… and I'm glad to hear the confidence you and Ted have that you're doing what's best for Chase even if other people suggest otherwise. He's clearly benefiting! He's so cute and sooo advanced :) Keep up the great work Mom!
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I cant believe that intern! was the real dr. in the room when this was said? I give you alot of props for keeping quiet jami because i dont think i could have been. Chase is an amazing baby with amazing parents, keep up the great work!love uDanielle
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