Zumba Mommy

I pretty much haven't exercised since Frankie was born. Yes, we go on walks but I haven't done much cardio. My dear sister invited me to Zumba on Saturday morning. I decided to join her because its time that I start exercising for my health. And because I want to have energy to keep up with Frankie. And I would be lying if I said that i'm not self conscious about my post baby body. The class started at 8:30 am and we were there on time! The instructor wasted NO TIME in getting us pumped up. By the first song, I was ready to sit. But I kept going. We boogied for one hour! And I had a blast. I loved it! I got an awesome work out and I had energy for the rest of the day. All in all it was Zumba- stic!!!! Dancing her way to fitness, Mayra

First time mom jitters

I confess.  I purchased many baby books. I read through almost all of them.  I took a birthing class.  I looked online! I did everything that those books tell you to do.

When he didn’t sleep those first 3 weeks, I told my husband to download all those lullaby’s.  He has lullaby version of The Cure, the Beetles, Kanye, No Doubt, Weezer, The Ramones and every other rock star you can think of!  Did that help him sleep?  NO!

I started giving him nightly baths because the books say to give him a bath to soothe him.  but that started to dry out his skin and it didn’t help much to have an itchy baby.  Then he developed eczema, so that added to his fussiness. 

I have questions, I have worries. For example, I worry when he doesn’t poo on a regular basis!  I got scared the first time he slept through the night.  When I realized that it was morning and I didn’t get up for the 4 am feeding, I jumped out of bed, almost tripped over my slippers and ran to his crib.  He was sleeping soundly!

I wanted to punch the nurse who gave him his first shots, and I freaked out when he got a fever! I called my mom and she told me to give him Tylenol and give him a bath and keep him cool!

I was prepared for the 4 month shots with an open schedule, Tylenol and lots and lots of hugs. 

I called the nurse when I noticed a little redness on his bottom, she probably thought I was overreacting, but hey, I’m A FIRST TIME MOM!  

With all those questions and concerns, it’s no wonder that the they say that the first baby is the test run.  I’m not sure how I feel about that!

TEST RUN?

No.  We’ll be prepared, if we decide to have another baby.   We’ll know what to do. We’ll know that it’s perfectly fine to give the baby a pacifier and bottle.  We’ll know that we should ALWAYS swaddle the baby! And we’ll remember to take pictures everyday and cherish each and every day we have with this precious blessing that was bestowed upon us.

With so many questions burning in my head;

Mayra

The changing baby!

I have very good advice for new moms.  TAKE PICTURES OF YOUR BABY!!  EVERYDAY!!! Because they change so fast! I  was looking through my phone and I pictures of Frankie when he was just a few days old! It's unbelieveable to see how fast they grow and how fast they change. 

Sometimes I wake up thinking, wow, I'm a mom and I have a son!  I don't know if motherhood has changed me.   I don't think I'm different.  I still love Hello Kitty and I love dancing and I still want to hang out with my friends and act stupid.  Only now, I have a baby that I love with all my heart.

I had another post in mind, but I was just so in AWE by my baby's pictures that I had to share.  He was so tiny!!! And now!! OH MAN!!! HE"S 16 LBS!  He's eating solids and turning on his belly. He moves his legs because he's getting ready to crawl!  He's learning so much.  It's amazing how incredibly smart he is. 

I hope everyone had a wonderful day today.  I have some work to do before I turn in. 

With a heart full of love;

Mayra

First Blog Look out Adventures Ahead!

This is m very first blog and I'm very excited to start posting awesome mommy things that I encounter on a day to day basis. 
I should first start with a short bio so that we can all get to know each other.

My name is Mayra and I'm a first time mom to my son Santiago "Frankie".  We live in Los Angeles California and we love it.   I have another blog at suggieinlove@blogspot.com.  I started writing that blog, mainly for poems and thoughts, but then I became pregnant and I started writing in mommy tips and such things.
My very good friend suggested that I write about baby food and first solids since my son is now 6 months old and just started eating solids.  So then I decided to dedicate a blog to strickly mommy things random mommy, stinky diaper, spit up and gummy smile things.  

If Anyone has any suggestions or questions please feel free to let me know so I can better serve you! 

Lets get started!!!! 

Full of love and ready to blog,
Mayra

3 weeks old :)