Tag Archives: bonding with baby

What Makes Your Baby Special?

This past weekend, I got a trip away from my own kiddos to go and meet my precious new niece who is 4 months old. She is my youngest sister’s first baby, and I was thrilled to meet her. I can hardly believe my baby sister has a baby herself. I loved snuggling this new bundle, and seeing her smile was such a delight. Why is it that babies are so enticing? Especially little nieces and nephews? I was astonished at how much she reminded me of my own babies. All the little sounds, coos, and facial expressions were priceless. … Continue reading →

Planning Your Babymoon

You may have heard the term “babymoon” and wonder what it means. Simply put, a babymoon is the period of time just after your new baby is born. When you first got married, the honeymoon was that period of time just after your wedding. The couple spends time alone together, bonding as a married couple. A babymoon is similar, only it’s your new baby you will be bonding and enjoying alone time with. This is the first two weeks or so at home with your new baby. It’s a beautiful time for the parents and baby to get to know … Continue reading →

Can I Love Another Baby This Much?

This question is very common among women pregnant with their second child. You love your child so much; it can be hard to imagine having the same strong feelings about another baby. This worry can become real fear and can even cause guilt. I remember feeling this way when I was pregnant with my second daughter. Your relationship with your second will be different than the one you enjoy with your first baby. After all, they are two unique individuals. This doesn’t mean the love is less, it isn’t. It’s just different. Your first baby made you a mother and … Continue reading →

Multiply the Love – Double the Bonding

While I am not the mother of multiples, I did do some research into it because during the early portion of my pregnancy, they heard two heartbeats. For about six or seven weeks, we were under the impression that we were going to be parenting twins. When it comes to preemie twins, the bonding process can be slowed by the need for Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). With some preemies, they are so small and with premature infants, there is the fear that they will not make it. There is a lot of energy that is taken up when you … Continue reading →