Monthly Archives: January 2012

This week’s big developments: Your baby can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck his thumb! Thanks to brain impulses, his facial muscles are getting a workout as his tiny features form one expression after another. His kidneys are … Continue reading →

I absolutely love all the Dogeared jewelry. They usually have a small selection at Nordstroms. However, their website, www.dogeared.com, has many more options. These make great gifts! You can find one to fit almost every female personality in your group of friends … Continue reading →

Fingerprints have formed on your baby’s tiny fingertips, her veins and organs are clearly visible through her still-thin skin, and her body is starting to catch up with her head — which makes up just a third of her body … Continue reading →

For those of you expecting, I highly recommend Mama Mio Tummy Rub.  It comes in a butter and oil. I use the butter in the morning and the oil in the evening. It has a light citrus scent and makes … Continue reading →

The most dramatic development this week: reflexes. Your baby’s fingers will soon begin to open and close, his toes will curl, his eye muscles will clench, and his mouth will make sucking movements. In fact, if you prod your abdomen, … Continue reading →

Your baby, just over 1 1/2 inches long and about the size of a small lime, is now almost fully formed. Her hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under her gums, … Continue reading →

I spent this past weekend in San Saba with my family to celebrate the life of my Uncle Bruce. When I got home on Sunday night, I found a package on our table. It was from my sweet friend, Fran. … Continue reading →