Yes I have been warned several months ago, while I was pregnant, that I was going to lose a chunk of hair after I had my baby. What I didn't know was that the hairloss peaks on the 3.5 to 4 month line. Seriously, every time I OH SO GENTLY pull out my hairband down comes a huge patch of my hair. For a few days I forgot that this was supposed to happen and started panicking like a maniac. I was going through a whole "my youth is vanishing" crisis. Now hubby and the little angel is sleeping and here I am googling passed midnight about postpartum hairloss. I read that hairloss reaches it's peak around month 4 (isaam is 3.5 months now) and by the time he turns 1 yrs old, my hair will grow out again. Phew! I am calm once again. Thank you.
18 September 2013
04 September 2013
What to expect after having your baby
Time sure flies! So this post will be all about my wonderful son, Isaam! He is already 3 months officially an infant! Let me give some updates from the very beginning. This might be useful information for future mommies.
After birth, Isaam as a newborn:
As a newborn, being a few days old, I still found everything to be so overwhelming. All these emotions going on and I was just physically and mentally drained. First concerns I had was breastfeeding. But before getting used to breastfeeding I had to get used to so many new things about my newborn son. I tried not to freak out whenever he cried but I just couldn't help it. But these things really soothed him...
Baby's care:
-Have as much skin-to-skin contact with your baby as possible. Let him/her hear your heart beat.
-It is recommended that the newborn sleeps with the parents instead of putting them alone right away.
-Unless you have no other choice, it is recommended you breastfeed your newborn fulltime.
-A newborn might have cold (purple) hands and feet. Totally normal. Keep in mind that the lil munchkin's system is starting to get used to the real world.
-the baby will twitch frequently during sleep.
-he might spit up bubbles of leftover amniotic fluid. Don't freak out.
-His first few poop will be dark and tarry.
-Hiys pee might look a bit pinkish.
-His weight will go down a little after his bowl movement.
-His skin will peel dramatically, and breastfeeding will help smoothen the skin faster.
-try gently rubbing drops of breastmilk on highly sensitive and dry areas.
-His nails will be sharp, so make sure you file them. Use a filer and file downwards not sideways (do nottt cut their nails).
-bathing them once a week for now is enough. Warm clean water is good. A small portion of baby oil is optional.
-Newborns are usually hungry all the time so it's normal to feed them all day and night long. My schedule became a bit steady after 2 months!
-don't overdress your new born. He needs fresh air too. Keep the window open for clean air.
-Sometimes a newborn may have tummy problems and gas. His digestive system is still developing. Try laying him on his tummy, as long as he is awake.
-Never lay a baby on their tummy when they are sleeping (SID syndrom).
-While feeding, changing, and bathing baby, sing to them or talk to them.
-Try sticking out your tongue to a newborn, see if they react hehe.
-feed your baby ON DEMAND. So if you just got done feeding him, and he cries for more in less than 5 minutes, then feed him again!
-Take baby out and show him new faces and people.
-expect 8 to 12 feedings per day.
-expect 8-12 diaper changes ;)
-making babies fall asleep requires some work. Sleepless nights and restless days.
-Their first smile will be priceless.
Just remember that everything will come naturally. Go with your instincts. You are the parents so the way you raise your child is all up to you.
After birth, Isaam as a newborn:
As a newborn, being a few days old, I still found everything to be so overwhelming. All these emotions going on and I was just physically and mentally drained. First concerns I had was breastfeeding. But before getting used to breastfeeding I had to get used to so many new things about my newborn son. I tried not to freak out whenever he cried but I just couldn't help it. But these things really soothed him...
Baby's care:
-Have as much skin-to-skin contact with your baby as possible. Let him/her hear your heart beat.
-It is recommended that the newborn sleeps with the parents instead of putting them alone right away.
-Unless you have no other choice, it is recommended you breastfeed your newborn fulltime.
-A newborn might have cold (purple) hands and feet. Totally normal. Keep in mind that the lil munchkin's system is starting to get used to the real world.
-the baby will twitch frequently during sleep.
-he might spit up bubbles of leftover amniotic fluid. Don't freak out.
-His first few poop will be dark and tarry.
-Hiys pee might look a bit pinkish.
-His weight will go down a little after his bowl movement.
-His skin will peel dramatically, and breastfeeding will help smoothen the skin faster.
-try gently rubbing drops of breastmilk on highly sensitive and dry areas.
-His nails will be sharp, so make sure you file them. Use a filer and file downwards not sideways (do nottt cut their nails).
-bathing them once a week for now is enough. Warm clean water is good. A small portion of baby oil is optional.
-Newborns are usually hungry all the time so it's normal to feed them all day and night long. My schedule became a bit steady after 2 months!
-don't overdress your new born. He needs fresh air too. Keep the window open for clean air.
-Sometimes a newborn may have tummy problems and gas. His digestive system is still developing. Try laying him on his tummy, as long as he is awake.
-Never lay a baby on their tummy when they are sleeping (SID syndrom).
-While feeding, changing, and bathing baby, sing to them or talk to them.
-Try sticking out your tongue to a newborn, see if they react hehe.
-feed your baby ON DEMAND. So if you just got done feeding him, and he cries for more in less than 5 minutes, then feed him again!
-Take baby out and show him new faces and people.
-expect 8 to 12 feedings per day.
-expect 8-12 diaper changes ;)
-making babies fall asleep requires some work. Sleepless nights and restless days.
-Their first smile will be priceless.
Just remember that everything will come naturally. Go with your instincts. You are the parents so the way you raise your child is all up to you.
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