Baby's First Year: Week 3 (Baby's First Giggle)

on December 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM

Meet starburst1680, brand new first-time mom to Kathryn Grace. She will be sharing with us the roller coaster ride of her first year of motherhood. Check back every week for all of the emotion and exhaustion — right up until Kathryn's first birthday.

Week 3:

This week my baby outgrew her newborn clothes! We are now in size 0-3 months. I'm kind of sad because she is growing up so fast but mostly excited about seeing her grow.

It is reassuring that she is getting enough to eat which can be difficult to know when you are exclusively breastfeeding.

Also, last night I heard Kathryn giggle for the first time. She was sleeping when she did it but it was still one of the cutest things I've ever heard. I can't wait for her social smiles and giggles!

I have had a few mommy milestones this week, too. The past two days I have taken my baby out in public for the first time by myself. Yesterday was a quick trip to Babies R Us to get some things we needed. Today we went to the post office and Target. Before she was born I didn't think I'd take her out while she was this young, especially with it being flu season. I haven't had anyone try to touch her or anything though and it is nice to get out of the apartment. Also running errands with her by myself is nice because now I know I can do it.

Challenges & Concerns:

A few times this week I have noticed that Kathryn sounds congested. It seems to resolve itself fairly quickly without any treatment besides sucking out her nose.

Her umbilical cord stump hasn't fallen off yet and it doesn't look like it is going to in the next few days. This is not really a concern I'm just ready for it to fall off. I am excited to give her a bath and to just not have to worry about being careful with it anymore.

We're celebrating starburst1680's first year with baby, not criticizing her parenting choices, so thank you for keeping your judgments to yourself. Any bashing will be deleted.

When did your baby giggle for the first time?

Baby's First Year Calendar:

Baby's First Year: Week 2 (Baby's First Outings)

Baby's First Year: Meet Mom and Baby

Filed Under: baby first year, milestones, starburst1680

Comments (3)

sodapple

on Dec 14, 2009 at 7:37 PM

I think my baby giggled for the first time sleeping as well but she was in hubby's arms so it was a cute moment =-), I rememer the umbilical cord not falling off as well, our doctor pulled it out by her following visit, poor baby cried but at least wee gave her a bath that same day =-D. good luck and keep up the good work!

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athenax3

on Dec 15, 2009 at 8:12 AM

My little guy is six weeks old and he started giggling and cooing a couple of weeks ago I think. I was the cutest sound ever, and his giant gummy grins make even the worst days bearable, lol....Oh and I know just what you mean about that cord coming off, I couldn't wait either! His came off when he was twelve days old- pretty quick. But his belly button still didn't look healed so I waited to give him the bath.