Baby Sounds & Noises

As a mom I  trust my baby monitor quiet a lot.  When I found out I was expecting I knew I had to buy a baby monitor no one really told me. I didn't go for the camera monitor or the high-end movement sensor monitor they can be quiet expensive. I selected the 20 DLLs fisher price monitor; I cant really call it old school because that would mean having no monitor at all.

Having said that, I believe every mother/parent will develop her own sound and baby dictionary in her brain.  A  mother/parent will know if  a baby sounds means Im tired, Im awake, I have a dirty diaper, Im playing with my toys and so many  more things. It is amazing the connection we develop with our children and the  communication surpasses language and starts with sounds, noises, sign language. I believe this type of communication is a stepping stone to a great verbal communication in the long run. yet there is always the exception to the rule.

In this post I just wanted to create an awareness of the unique connection of parent-baby communication from very early on.

What mother would say they understand what their friends baby is saying at all times? I can probably decipher what is going on with m y baby in a second yet when trying to  understand/ decipher what another friends child is needing or saying is quiet hard and in need of an interpreter ( most probably their parent)- and I'm talking about babies not older speaking children and even then sometimes is quiet the adventure.  Most families develop unique words for their nap time, bottle of milk, going to the bath room , snacks an many more..  I have heard so many here are some: " minis" '"eshe" " tutu" " mimi" "chupis" nanai""oko" just to mentions some.. Im sure there are thousands..
And don't take me wrong Im not criticizing on the other hand I embrace it and believe it greats a stronger bond between the child and the parent.

So to the new mom out there wether or not you get the high end baby monitor know that you will naturally develop an understanding what every little sound coming out of that precious being means.

I hope this post helps a mom out there.

 Much love,

Anny.

Mom Cancels Everything or it seems that way these days

As a new Mom I have learned that life and the speed of every day life changed for ever after the arrival of my little bundle of  Joy. More often than not a Mother has to cancel her appointments, activities,engagements and family affairs because of some sort of baby situation.

Baby is sick
it is very polite not to bring your baby to a play date or reunion when sick. You are actually being considerate to the other children. This is common after having shots.

Baby is teething
We are currently in this state. and  it has been definitely the hardest thing since the first week of having her in my arms. the pain is excruciating and watching her go through it is worse.

Baby is napping
Ok for many parents is easy when you have your baby schedule mapped out and you have an awesome  baby that naps for hours and hours but for me is not  the case. I have an awesome baby that never naps or if she does she power naps.

And there is always the other facts like if its raining, if its too hot, if the lanes are too long (special in t he border crossing) and if the bird outside your window didn't sing in the morning and your baby is in a bad mood... ok maybe not that last one. What I'm trying to say I  love my friends and family a lot but sometimes a mother needs to make decisions like canceling and postponing commitments  for the sake of the baby. It doesn't mean we care any less for the people we love.

People that truly loves you will always understand.

This week I been canceling stuff left and right.. it has been specially hard and thank you  friends and family for understanding.

Thank you hubby for pushing through the sleepless nights...

Hope this post helps a mom out there.

Much love to all,

Anny.

Vegan Mommy's Have Super Powers!

 I have been vegetarian for about 5 years, when I started my Yoga Teacher Training I started to dwell in veganisim and ever since I have been struggling to become a complete Vegan because cheese is my biggest pitfall. No I don't miss the meat or anything like that but come on! some brie cheese or feta on my salad off!! Im telling you I struggle!
 So these days I take it a day at a time and a good dish after the other. and I keep telling my self that Vegan Mom's Have Super Powers! and maybe their biggest super Power is AWESOME HEALTH! and a great example to the babies by eating healthy and consciously.

The good news is San Diego is super Vegan Friendly and I have a great  Foodie! Friend! & Sister in law! that has become a complete Vegan and started her own Blog! " The Breezy Vegan" that when I read it inspired me to keep my goal of being vegan! and to keep in touch with my blog! both need dedication, time, commitment and love!

Breanne

So! in honor of that! I want to share Breanne's blog today! here is the link!

http://thebreezyvegan.blogspot.com/

Come on Mommy's at least one day of the week get your supper powers on; by incorporating one Vegan Day a week it can be a healthy, fun and a learning experience for you and the whole family.

Bre's Blog the Breezy Vegan

Oh! I also want to mention, that I was vegetarian through out my entire pregnancy and my baby is perfectly healthy. For any expecting mothers that are worried about the Vegan Diet lacking in protein and other vitamins; as you read on will learn that there are many vegetarian food choices with all the vitamins that an expecting mom and baby need for a healthy development.

Hope this Blog helps some Mom's out there.
Much Love,

Anny

My 7 Favorite Mommy Websites so far..!

Here are my top 7 websites !

1.  For the informative mom

www.babycenter.com

2.  For the crafty mom
www.tipjunkie.com

3. For the in the hollywood loop mom
www.lilsugar.com

4. For the discount shopper mom
www.zulily.com

5. For the all around mom
www.babble.com

6. Activity mom
fun.familyeducation.com/activities/

7.  For the traveling mom
www.familytravel.com

hope this websites help someone out there!

 Much Love!

Anny R.

Why This Mommy Love's Arbonne

Why would you put something on your skin that you wouldn't put in your mouth?

Do you know what is in your cosmetics ? hair products? creams?

Are you rubbing all of that on your baby's Face?

  ..

So recently I became an Arbonne Independent Consultant!
The Arbonne Logo represents the arbonne advantage. I Love the products and the advantage of being a consultant is I can work from home with my little one! and get discounts at the same time! I can use the products and share them with my friends, my husband and baby making sure that they get the best! The best organic food as well as the best organic products for their skin! and Arbonne definitively offers safe, enviromently friendly, cruelty free products for the whole family and that is why I love Arbonne!
                            

www.arbonne.com

I don't want to drown you with the coolaid!  =p  But the RE9 firming body cream for stretch marks is Amazing!!! and the Make up!  I will update once I try more  of the health wellness and spa products!
And Check Out the Baby Producst! ABC is for Arbonne Baby Care 

What are you putting on your babies skin?

http://www.arbonne.ca/products/baby

So if you have any questions or want to try a product or even become a Independent Consultant! Let me know I can help out!

Just in case you really don't want to speak to me but you still want the products you can get them online with the consultant ID: 12611621. and the rest of my info on the picture! just shoot me an email.

Well that is all for today!

Much love,

Anny!

My 5 Favorite Mommy Power Foods

For those who know me have always asked me Why? Why are you vegetarian and Why don't you eat meat, chicken or Fish? And my answer is always the same. Since I been vegetarian I feel better, "lighter" and there is not even a craving. And lest say I know Im ingesting less of the hormones and preservatives in food considering I mostly eat organic produce as much as I can.
I have been fully vegetarian for about 5 years! I can thank much of the great transition to certain food that I know hear called "power food". These 5 foods have been a staple to keep energy up during my first year of motherhood!

Here is the list:

1. Avocados
Have them in salads, sandwiches, by them selves on top of a soup. any why or form they are fab!

2.Quinoa
is like a lighter rice but richer in protein! is key to having energy all day long!

3.Sea weed sheets.
 You can find these any where tons, costco, trader joe's, online. Have them like chips or like burrito holders for your quiona you will love these!

4. What I call the B&V. Berries & Veggies!!
Eat them! simple as that.

5. Organic Dark Chocolate
come on! we have to have our lil Chocolate!! and i think  i have to tell you how to enjoy this one!  =)

Ok Those are my Mommy power food Favorites! Easy to have. Super Healthy Energetic & Tasty!

Enjoy!

With much love,

Anny

Mom vs. Medical Negligence!

 Being a Mom means being strong, aware, tender, caring, knowledgeable to say the least! I would never settle for anything less than what my instinct and feeling is saying is the best for my baby! I encourage every Mom out there to follow and listen to that inner voice.

Ultimately for me being a Mom means having the best interest of my child, being the voice, advocate & protector.  One of the most difficult decisions after my baby was born was picking a  Pediatrician. Now I know that means 80% of the time they get to see the nurses and the rest of the time the actual Doctors. I understand now that developing a  trusting relationship with the health care providers is essential for the well being of my baby. The one time I didn't pay attention to my screaming "motherly instinct" my baby ended up in the ER with 103.00 fever! it was a horrible experience! I would never wish that to any mom or new mother out there.
Recently we changed  Peds and asked for the chart to be transferred to the new pediatrician. Simple right?.. No! Some of the medical records were completely false. This information was questioned over and over to me making me feel like I was completely crazy!  asking me. Are you sure? Maybe you dont remember? We would never make a mistake like this! Insinuating I had forgotten that those procedures were given to my daughter. To make story short! After 6 hours of questioning from both medical providers! the new pediatrician staff understood and helped me to get to the bottom of the confusion. Ended up being the medical records were erroneously input into my daughters chart. They appologize and called it a clerical error!  I was infuriated ,scared, confused.And also thankful it was a paper error and I stood my ground . But it also made me think of all the babies out there that don't have some one to be their voice that are victims of Medical Negligence. Aren't we supposed to trust completely our nurses and doctors?

So all of you moms out there!  Be the voice of your children! Be loud and clear! it is OK to protect our children! even when no one else thinks that you are doing the right thing! listen to your motherly instinct!

 Moms know best!

much love,

Anny.

10 Things to do for the new Mom!

When I arrived home with my newborn I started to wish I were an octopus! So I could do everything! But I realized even I needed help once in a while. 


Here are 10 things a friend can help a new Mom with:

1. Do her laundry

2. Wash her dishes

3. Watch the baby for an hour while she naps

4. Walk her dogs

5. Pick up diapers &/or milk

6. Bring take out

7. Accompany her to run errands.

8. Pick up her drycleaner.

9. Accompany her to the Doctors, may need an extra set of hands.

10. Offer to be an ear 24/7, she may just need to talk.

I’m sure there are hundreds of more things out there, but those were the ones  important to me!

 Much Love,

Anny.

Mom goes back to “The Studio”.

Yoga YOGA yOgA YoGa Yogaga!!

I have notice lately that my practice has been so patient, never jealous, never gone, and never empty.  Yet I think I took my practice for granted for a while, its time to reclaim my yoga. So my resolution is getting back to basics and practice before teaching again.

This Monday I start going to a new studio; I'm so excited! I love that feeling of going to a studio where no one knows you and you are just there for you and your practice (specially no one knows I teach). So far they are super friendly and soon I will be unveiling the name of the studio and share my review.

If you are a yoga avid mom and been practicing for a while I suggest to some times change it up a little bit. Change the teacher the studio or the time; you will be amazed of the things you will discover about your practice therefore your self.

Wouldn’t it be amazing for a Yoga Studio to have daycare?..

That is all for tonight.

Much love,

Anny.

Now You Can Have Another Mom Blog

I love my baby, I love my husband & I love my yoga.

Recently, I had been asked several questions about being a new mom:  “What do you recommend?”, “Why do you like it?”, “Where do you go?”, “How can I get it?”.   These questions, and many more, are the reasons I have decided to start up this blog, which will allow me to share my life as a mom to world, and will include various personal likes and dislikes along that I have noticed along the way.   As a start, I’d like to say that I have never gone with “the flow” or, in other words, gotten something just because someone else has gotten it.  I have always liked what I like because of my own personal reasons and research, and not because of some popular trend, fad, or commercial, all of which tend to have a short shelf life.  My purpose here is to simply share my opinion as an option for other folks out there to reference, as well as sharing my personal experiences with my family and friends.  In the end, by way of this blog, I can only hope to help someone out there make a decision towards or against a particular choice for their life.  Even more, I also hope to inspire folks out there to live a better life.

Here we go!!!

Much Love,

Anny.