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SJ Joined: 8/09/06 Posts: 2131	Title: Home-Made Baby Food Posted: 4 yearss ago My son is 7 months and I too make all his food. I have found the book First Meals by Annabel Karmel to be a great resource . It covers the weaning process and how to introduce foods, along with the nutrients each of the foods provide. The book provides several recipes that can be used through all the early stages of childhood (last age category is 7). The recipes are fun and encourage healthy eating habits, plus are easy for busy parents.
SJ Joined: 8/09/06 Posts: 2131	Title: Hi - New to MT Posted: 4 yearss ago My name is Sarah and I am a full-time working mom & loving it. My son Rivers is 7 months old and keeps us busy. My husband Judson is home with him during the day and while I would enjoy to spend more of my day time hrs. with him, we have cool balance in meeting our family needs. Home with dad, a few hrs. in the afternoon at daycare for socializing, then evening mom time. We also a special cat, Zoe, who loves to hang with Rivers. Well, until he gets too close and even then she guides him in learning her personal space. This site is awesome, look forward to conversing with & learning from many of you. :D
SJ Joined: 8/09/06 Posts: 2131	Title: sleeping issues Posted: 4 yearss ago I am in the same situation with Rivers, who is also 7 months. If he awakes in the early hours (2AM), he usually soothes himself back to sleep. However, up until about 2 weeks ago he would sleep for 11 hours straight each night without any noisy stirring. Now, he has been stirring and fully waking about 5:30 no matter what time he went to bed. Like yourself, I'm not sure exactly what is causing the change. At first I thought teething may have been the reason, but he did not have these patterns when his teeth first broke. I am hoping that it is a passing phase?:confused:
SJ Joined: 8/09/06 Posts: 2131	Title: What is your favorite baby item? Posted: 4 yearss ago I love my maclaren carrier, once he could hold his head up I started using it whjle grocery shopping. We make shopping an interactive adventure, dancing down the aisle or swaying while unloading the cart. Speaking of carts, in the carrier, Rivers is able to help push the cart. It makes the trip a little longer, but a lot less stressful.:D
SJ Joined: 8/09/06 Posts: 2131	Title: sleeping issues Posted: 4 yearss ago Great feedback, thank you!
SJ Joined: 8/09/06 Posts: 2131	Title: Having children after your married. Posted: 4 yearss ago For me, I would say waiting at least one year is needed. Even if you have been with your girlfriend for awhile and even living together, that first year can still have some adjustments. We waited just over two years and then were surprised, nature decided it didn't like my spreadsheet made for life planning and blessed with us the opportunity of becoming parents. Planning is great, I'm all for it, but it just seems like something is always coming up. That makes it difficult to find the right time. Goodluck, it is an exciting time.
SJ Joined: 8/09/06 Posts: 2131	Title: game/person below me Posted: 4 yearss ago Aisle, not for me! It is all about the window. The person below me would like to run a marathon in the next year.
SJ Joined: 8/09/06 Posts: 2131	Title: When you aren't appreciated at your job Posted: 4 yearss ago The advice above is great. Doing something to make the change is important. Another option is addressing your concerns with your manager. It is not always the easiest and the success is dependent on how receptive your manager is and how the situation is presented, but I have found that raising the concern can be beneficial and a growth opportunity for management. Sometimes people get too focused on tasks at hand, forgetting to act on the people side of the business. You have nothing to loose, at best awareness is raised and changes are made. At worst, things remain the same and you can look elsewhere knowing that you did your best.
SJ Joined: 8/09/06 Posts: 2131	Title: Coming up with names Posted: 4 yearss ago Choosing the name, this was one of my husbands favorite parts of the pregnancy and I let him run with it. Right away, he started his list of names we liked and met his rules. About the same time, he really got into the band Weezer and thought the singer/songwriter's name was cool. After a couple of months, no other name seemed right and we decided on Rivers. For the middle name, we thought a family name would be good and it was important to me that he have a strong connection with my grandparents and my family. We decided on Thomas, in honor of my grandfather. Plus, it is a more traditional name to provide balance.
SJ Joined: 8/09/06 Posts: 2131	Title: Floor time Posted: 4 yearss ago Floor time is the best! You get to spend quality time engaging with your child and they thrive on it. My little guy loves to crawl to his toys and starts laughing or babbling when I acknowledge/play with the toys with him. Not to mention, he loves crawling up me, over me, around me or whereever - its great feeling of accomplishment for him & when I right there he responds to the encouragment. Plus, after some really good quality time he enjoys playing with himself, giving me time to get stuff done.
SJ Joined: 8/09/06 Posts: 2131	Title: Starbucks Posted: 4 yearss ago I love my afternoon fix, cappacino is my drink of choice. Not a huge SB fan though, too impersonal. I prefer the local shops out my way, Coffee Rush & Coffee Connection! Both place know exactly how to make it the way I like it without asking, it's so refreshing.:D
SJ Joined: 8/09/06 Posts: 2131	Title: Personal Chef Service in Phoenix area Posted: 4 yearss ago I've heard of that concept too. There is a store on the corner of Ray & Alma School in the SE valley that advertises a similar service. Very interesting for busy households who want to avoid the dreaded fastfood when there is no time to prepare the meal themselves.
SJ Joined: 8/09/06 Posts: 2131	Title: Fun Baby Games? Posted: 4 yearss ago I have an active 7 months old little boy. We play a lot together, singing and general floor time. But, I am interested in finding new games to play with him or activities for him to do without having to buy any more toys, wanting to keep it fresh! Does have anyone have any fun games that worked that could be shared that I could rotate in?:confused:
SJ Joined: 8/09/06 Posts: 2131	Title: Food cravings Posted: 4 yearss ago For me, loved bananas and cooked spinich. I also wanted roast beef sandwhiches at least once a week, now they don't even sound good!
SJ Joined: 8/09/06 Posts: 2131	Title: Do you spend to much on your kids clothes? Posted: 4 yearss ago I'm like Davins Mommy, my son is my mom's first grandchild so she buys a lot of clothes for him. But, I spend when the outfit is a can't resist one. I have had to stop myself from going into certain stores that I know have too much temptation. It's okay right now with only 1 child, but with more then 1 or as they get older, I know I will have to be careful. The brand thing is so hard, I remember what that was like for me around 6th grade. Marketing to young children has become dangerous on a childs self-image and a parents wallet. Sure it helps the stock prices, but really is it worth it??

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