AMBY HAMMOCK CAME THIS WEEK

Here is a picture of what it will look like once we set it up.

HELPS REDUCE COLIC, HELPS REDUCE GAS, INCREASES BABY SLEEP TIME!!

CHECK LIST FOR CHLOE

_____Car seats with neck pillow to keep from flopping.
_____Stroller.

Beds and linens
_____Crib.
_____Crib mattress.
_____Amby Hammock and a pack and play for Grandparents' house
_____Four or more fitted crib sheets.
_____Four or more waffle-weave cotton receiving blankets for swaddling baby
_____Four mattress pads.
_____One to two waterproof liners (for crib or bassinet).
_____Crib Bumper
_____Crib mobile


Diaper duty
_____Diapers. Disposables: Three 40-count package of newborn (birth weight under 8 pounds) or of size 1 (birth weight over 8 pounds).
_____Diaper pail (with refills or bags as needed).
_____Diaper bag.
_____Changing Table with necessities
_____Baby wipes and washclothes

Dressing baby
_____Six sleeping outfits or one-piece sleepers with attached feet.
_____Six side-snap T-shirts.
_____six to eight one-piece onesies.
_____Three infant gowns with drawstring
_____A small baby cap.
_____Six pairs socks/booties.
_____Two to three soft, comfortable daytime outfits. Get only a few items in newborn size. Then, go for clothing in the 6-month size--your baby will grow into it quickly. But don't buy baby sleepwear that's too big--it's a safety hazard.
_____Cotton sweater or light jacket.
_____Baby mittens to prevent scratching

Winter babies
_____Snowsuit with attached mittens or fold-over cuffs, or heavy bunting.
_____Heavy stroller blanket and 6 receiving blankets .
_____Warm knit hat.

Feeding time
If you're planning to bottle-feed:
_____Six 4- to 5-ounce bottles, plus nipples, rings, and a dishwasher basket if you use a dishwasher.
_____Eight burping cloths
_____Six 8 oz bottles
_____Formula (ask pediatrician for recommmendation)
_____Six Bibs
_____Bottle warmer (optional)

Bathing/Grooming
_____Plastic infant bathtub.
_____Three soft hooded towels.
_____Two packs of baby washcloths.
_____Baby body wash that doubles as shampoo.
_____Pair of blunt-tip scissors or baby-sized nail clippers.
_____Zinc-oxide-based diaper rash ointment(DESITIN/BALMEX).
_____Soft brush and comb.
_____Mild laundry detergent.
_____Baby oil
_____Baby Cornstarch
_____Baby Magic or Johnson & Johnson


Medicine chest essentials
_____A pain-and-fever reducer recommended by your baby's doctor, such as Infant's Tylenol.
_____Gas drops
_____liquid benadryl
_____Baby decongestant
_____Cotton pads/swabs.
_____Nasal aspirator.
_____Digital rectal thermometer.
_____Rubbing alcohol for cord care.
_____Sterile Gauze
_____Petroleum jelly (Vaseline).
_____Saline nasal spray
_____Humidifier
_____Baby safe scissors or clippers

Keeping baby happy
_____Pacifiers.

Extras:
_____Baby monitor.
_____Changing table.
_____A rocker or glider.
_____Sling or strap-on soft carrier.
_____Boppy to make holding baby during bottlefeeding easier.
_____Infant swing.
_____Bouncy seat.
_____Night-light.

Week 29-- size of Butternut Squash

Chloe now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. Her muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and her head is growing bigger to make room for his developing brain. To meet her increasing nutritional demands, she needs plenty of protein, vitamins C, folic acid, and iron. And because her bones are soaking up lots of calcium good sources of calcium, such as cheese, yogurt, or enriched orange juice should be consumed. This trimester, about 250 milligrams of calcium are deposited in Chloe's hardening skeleton each day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA

THIS WEEK WE CELEBRATED PAPA'S 65TH BIRTHDAY!! I CAN'T WAIT FOR HIM TO HOLD ME!!

WEEK 28-- SIZE OF A CHINESE CABBAGE

Chloe now weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels. She can blink her eyes, which now sport lashes. With her eyesight developing, she may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. She's also developing billions of neurons in her brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.

Dacusville Farm Days-- Labor Day Weekend 2009

SELLING CHOW-CHOW!!

JEFF"S BIRTHDAY

HANNAH, MATTHEW AND KIM
MIMI AND REBEKAH
REBEKAH
MATTHEW AND NANA
DADDY AND MATTHEW
GREAT MIMI, PAPA AND NANA ROACH AND PAPA AND MAMA COGGINS

WE ALL WENT TO CALIFORNIA DREAMING TO CELEBRATE DADDY'S BIRTHDAY!

27 WEEKS-- SIZE OF A CAULIFLOWER

This week, CHLOE weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, Chloe's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.