Week 23

Mothering lesson #035

From thebump.com

Human interaction is incredibly important for baby's development, but alone time is essential for him too. Being on his own helps him get comfortable with independence. Lay a blanket and some toys on the floor, and let baby play by himself while you keep an eye on him. Watch for fussiness, and pick him up if he seems like he's going to cry -- remember, tears are still his only way to say "I'm bored."

Baby's starting to understand cause and effect, which means he loves grabbing, tasting, banging, shaking, and throwing. This makes it especially important to keep sharp objects, breakables, drinks, and your hair out of baby's reach. He's also learning to differentiate pastel colors. Keep exposing him to books and toys with wide ranges of hues to further expand his awareness of color.

[ tip ] To help build baby's leg and torso strength, gently pull him up from a sitting position and hold him while he stands for a few seconds.

My baby is growing so fast.
Within 23 weeks, she is able to learn and discover so many things.
Masha'Allah!
It is amazing how babies brains work.

Mishel lights up the atmosphere, well all babies do.
Just that in my case, it has been so long since we have a baby in our family.
Having her makes everyone in my family and his family happy.

As I watched her play,
I thought to myself perhaps I should have the second one earlier than my husband and I have planned.
Then again, perhaps it is a rash decision, I might be too influenced by my feelings.

Alhamdulillah that I get a chance to be a mother.
With that in mind, I will bring up my child/ren to the best of my ability.
Amin.