Dance Party!!

My daughter LOVES dance music! I guess b/c the music I played for her in the womb was more pop music, than classical. Plus the music has a deep base as well and that can remind her of a heartbeat. She will be crying, so Mike created a CD of dance music. Chris Brown's 'Forever' plays, and her crying just stops! It's hysterical! Mike makes our floor a dance floor and Miranda loves it!!!
She'll also fall asleep to 'Say Hey' by Michael Franti and 'If We Ever Meet Again' by Katy Perry & Timbaland.

***Side note - Miranda also loves the Golden Girls theme song! :-) She will stop crying when I sing it to her!

A quick video of my baby girl and her lovely parents (hehe) :-)

More Useful Baby Items:-)

So to continue my post from the other day, I have more useful items for baby (and parents!)

1. The Diaper Genie -
This is a fabulous invention! It holds so many diapers, and hides any yucky smell! It has a good design so it actually looks like furniture. It's easy to change the bag too. Could not live without this!


2. Sleep Sheep -
Miranda likes this a lot, as it has 4 different sounds to choose from. Her favorite (and mine too) is the one called 'stream.' It's very peaceful, and she'll usually fall asleep when she hears these sounds. They last for 30 or 45 minutes (depending on your choosing).



More to come! :-)

Family Visit!

I'm so happy that my family from Florida was able to come up and meet Miranda!(Jen & Sara - Although you moved, you'll always be Miami Chic!) It was so much fun to hang out with everyone! The NY crew came as well, and we had a fabulous time! We don't get to see eachother often, but when we do, it's like no time has passed at all. I miss you guys and can't wait to see you again!

Here are some pix of their visit -

As promised - More 1 Month Pix (and 1 day video):-)

So I mentiond a few posts below that we had more 1 month photos, so here they are!:-)

Miranda vs. The Panda!


Miranda against the Panda for her monthly pictures :-)


1 Month!


Miranda is waving hello :-)

Week 4


Miranda all dressed up in her 1 month outfit and ready to be in bouncy seat :-)


My Baby Girl :-)


Miranda watches Daddy on the computer :-)


Go Fins!


The Dolphins newest little fan :-)


Can you believe 1 month has gone by already! Here is my baby at 1 day old :-)

6 weeks & 6 Hours

So if the "6" thing is true, then it's happening to Miranda! :-) She turned 6 weeks on Friday, and slept 6 hours at night - 2 nights in a row!! :-) It scared the crap out of me! Haha :-) I thought we must have missed her crying, or something, so I went to check on her and check her belly to make sure it was moving, and also poke her to make sure she'll move! Haha! Thankfully all was OK. Our 6 hours of two night bliss was short lived though b/c the next night she was back to waking up every 3 for feedings. I think my baby girl is growing though b/c she is eating a lot more and sleeping more in daytime. She's up tp 4-5oz now!

On Friday, Miranda got to meet her friend Peyton for the first time for lunch at Panera! :-)

The coolest T-shirts - EVER!!

Look what daddy found for Miranda!!! (who are we kidding, for mommy!!!)

Must Have Baby Items

So I have been asked many times about different items I thought were useful after baby was born. During pregnancy, you can drive yourself bonkers with all of the items out there for baby. What we mommy's-to-be do not know is that much of it is a gimmick. So we do research until we can't research no more.

So here is my list of must haves and why they
are useful :-)

1. Ultimate Crib Sheet - Total must have! OK, so here's the deal: This sheet has snaps all around the edges. So on your mattress you will have a mattress pad (some find this optional, but we put it on), a regular sheet (that should come with your crib set) and then the Ultimate Crib Sheet. Your baby will spit up, pee, or poop in their sleep. If they do any of the above on the crib sheet, you unsnap the waterproof sheet (yes waterproof!) and throw into the wash. If you need to lay baby down again, you have another sheet under, so baby will be protected. This sheet is fabulous and easy to put on and take off. A regular sheet can be annoying to change, as the mattress fits tight into the crib. This helps you from having to take the whole mattress out to change sheet -

2. Boppy Changing Pad Covers -
These things are super necessary!! You place it on your changing pad, and if baby poops, spits up, etc, you throw in wash and place another one on. They come in packs of three, and we have gone back to store to buy more -


3. Fisher-Price Papasan Cradle Swing - My Little Lamb -
This swing is WONDERFUL! It has different songs that baby loves to listen too. She will sleep in here, or just sit and stare. As she gets older, she is able to focus more on the animals above. She follows them as they circle around her head. It's easy to use, and does not take up much space either.


4.Evenflo ExerSaucer Triple Fun Jungle -
This is a three in one and FABULOUS! Tummy time is very important for baby. So a few times a day we'll lay Miranda on the mat. She has just begun swatting at the objects above her when she lies down. It's a great item as it's a 3 in 1. So after she's out grown the tummy mat, we can change it to a bouncer, and then an activity table. It's been a fun item to begin her play time. I'm looking forward to the next phases of it.




5. Summer Infant Slim & Secure Handheld Color Video Monitor -
We would not survive without this monitor! Miranda sleeps in her room, in her crib. This monitor lets us know when she's up or crying, etc. We can also see if she's just cooing or really needs us. It's a fabulous monitor!


6. Safety 1st AeroLite LX Travel System Stroller - Pegasus
OK, so everyone has their own opinions on strollers and carriers. This is just my two cents - Get a stroller that's convenient. This stroller is small and sturdy. It rolls easy and fits in small spaces. The carrier fits great in the car and it comes with a nice infant seat, so our little peanut fits perfectly! :-) I wanted a stroller that I could walk with too, rather than a jogger, and this stroller is perfect for walking. It folds/opens and closes easily too! The best part is it has a new technology called 'Air Protect.' This protects baby in case of accident, etc. It's a great technology and final piece that sold us on this product.


7. Moby Wrap -
I just started to use this, but I'm already in love with it. It gives me both hands, while holding my baby. It's a long piece of fabric that you can fold in many different ways so baby can sit in all positions for different sizes as they grow. Right now, Miranda is in the moby, and I'm typing with both hands! I think I'm going to love this!


8. Little Noses/Little Tummys -
These Little noses saline drops have been super useful for Miranda's stuffy nose. (take the aspirator from the hospital, b/c you will be using it!)The Little Tummys has been great for her belly aches! I highly recommend both items!



9.Bright Starts Comfort & Harmony Cradling Bouncer - Biscotti -
This bouncy seat offers baby another way of simulation. I like using it when I'm cooking, b/c I place it outside the kitchen wall, so I can see her, and do what I have to do in the kitchen. It has a vibration on it, that she seems to like. It's useful for when mommy and daddy need to do other things, and keep baby occupied at the same time :-)


10. Boppy & My Breast Friend -
I was told that these would be very similar - not true! I brought both to the hospital, and both have been useful since the day she was born. OK, so the boppy is awesome for when visitors come over (to rest their arms on while holding her), and also for Miranda's tummy time (to strengthen neck muscles). The My Breast Friend is great for breast feeding. The My Breast Friend is basically meant for hands free nursing. However, I still hold her head, but her whole body can lie on it, so she's comfy. Love both, can't live without either!



11. Medela Pump In Style® Advanced Double Electric Breastpump - The Metro Bag™
For those who plan to pump, this pump is awesome! It has a shoulder bag so you can travel with it. It also comes with a battery pack, as well as adapter. It's easy to use, and comes with 4 bottles too!


12. The First Years Sure Comfort Deluxe Newborn-to-Toddler Tub -
LOVE THIS TUB! This tub fits in our sink, and has a newborn hammock. It's perfect!! Easily stores, easily cleans, and will grow with Miranda. It has slip proof liners so when we are done with the newborn hammock, she can sit in the tub itself.

Well, that's my list for now. I'm sure at 6 months I'll have more updates for her high chair, recline and grow seat, pack and play, baby rocker to travel with and more. Although, we have have not used them yet, we did a lot of research on these items, and can't wait to use them :-)
- Graco Pack N Play - Deco
- Maclaren® Baby Rocker - Black
- Safety 1st 5 Recline and Grow 5 Stage Booster Seat
- Peg Perego Prima Pappa Best Paloma Highchair

Happy Shopping & Hope this helps! :-)