Tag: baby milestones
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An Apology to My Second Child: A Letter of Love and Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, As the time of your arrival approached, I found myself reminiscing with family and friends, sharing stories about the joys of motherhood. I had convinced myself that having two children would turn me into a hermit, hiding away from the world. Yet, surprisingly, we adapted, albeit with a few…
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Your 37-Week-Old Baby’s Development and Milestones
Get Pregnant Fast Congratulations! Your little one has reached the exciting 37-week mark. Your Baby’s New Skills Time is truly flying, isn’t it? Before you know it, your baby will be heading off to kindergarten, and then college—let’s not get ahead of ourselves. At this stage, your baby may have started to discover how to…
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Your 28-Week-Old Baby’s Development and Milestones
Get Pregnant Fast Congratulations, you’re now the proud parent of a 28-week-old baby! How are you holding up? At this stage, your little one’s emotional development is in full swing. Believe it or not, even at this young age, babies are remarkably attuned to your emotional signals, picking up on everything from joy to anxiety.…
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Why I’m Not Yet Ready for Another Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, a friend asked when my partner and I would be welcoming our next child. Honestly, I found myself at a loss for words. Personally, I try to avoid probing into other people’s family planning unless we share a close bond. Even then, I typically frame the question as “if” or “should…
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When Do Babies Roll Over?
Get Pregnant Fast Rolling over is a significant milestone for your little one! This exciting moment often catches both babies and their parents off guard. Typically, you’ll notice that babies start to roll over around the age of 4 months, although it can vary from child to child. By the time they reach 6 months,…
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Essential Strategies for Navigating Baby’s First Year
Get Pregnant Fast The first year with your little one can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. Here are some practical strategies to help you thrive during this transformative time. Understanding Newborns It’s important to know that newborns can look a bit different than you might expect. Their unique characteristics can be surprising but are completely…
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Why Babies Put Everything in Their Mouths
Get Pregnant Fast It might seem a bit unsanitary, but mouthing is a natural phase in your baby’s growth. From favorite toys to fuzz on the carpet, it’s likely that your little one has explored just about everything with their mouth. This behavior is completely normal and plays a crucial role in their development. When…
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I Truly Cherish Every Moment: A Note to My Youngest Child
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Emma, Today marks your six-month milestone, and I can hardly believe how quickly time has flown by. I’ve likely expressed similar sentiments in letters to your siblings, but it feels surreal that you’re already half a year old. Yet, it’s as if you’ve always been a part of our family, completing…
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Your 41-Week-Old Baby’s Development and Milestones
Get Pregnant Fast Congratulations! Your little one is now 41 weeks old. It’s an exciting time as your baby continues to grow and explore the world around them. Developmental Highlights for Your 41-Week-Old Baby At this stage, your baby has mastered a fascinating skill known as deferred imitation. This means they are absorbing everything you…