Category Archives: Health and Your Baby

Am I too overcautious?

Posted on October 13, 2012 by newmom78

Cubby has been sick all week. It started last Monday night when she was running a high fever and had a runny nose. It continued all week with a high fever, loss of appetite, increased fussiness, crying, irritability, clingy, pulling … Continue reading →

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Cubby’s first fall

Posted on July 18, 2012 by newmom78

Yesterday was a scary day. It started off great. I went to a mommy bootcamp fitness class, which really kicked my butt. I was sore and in pain, but feeling energized. I played with Cubby all day indoors as it … Continue reading →

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Cubby’s visit to the dentist

Posted on June 22, 2012 by newmom78

I had my 6 month dental cleaning and check up appointment yesterday. My mom was supposed to watch Cubby as my dentist is 2 minutes from her house, but she had called me and told me that she was unable … Continue reading →

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The Right Decision

Posted on May 17, 2012 by newmom78

I feel great! I took Cubby to the doctor yesterday for her follow up visit and he said she is much better and does not have an ear infection. I had been dreading the visit as I had decided not … Continue reading →

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The Decision

Posted on May 10, 2012 by newmom78

It’s been a gruelling 2 weeks with my little sick Cubby. It began as teething related pain and morphed into some sort of virus with severe coughing, fever and runny nose. I’ve taken her to the paediatrician, family doctor and … Continue reading →

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Teething and Fever Fish!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by newmom78

This week has been rather difficult as Cubby is teething again. She has been slobbery, feverish, has a cough, runny nose and I can’t put her down. It got progressively worse as the week went by.  Yesterday morning when I … Continue reading →

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Why organic? Why not?

Posted on April 25, 2012 by newmom78

I have had a lot of people ask me why I am so crazy about making sure that I make Cubby’s baby food with organic fruits, vegetables and meats. They have said that we all grew up eating regular food … Continue reading →

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The importance of sleep (both to you and your baby)

Posted on April 12, 2012 by newmom78

I know sleep is an issue that practically every new mom struggles with. How do you get your baby to sleep and how do you get some extra time to sleep? I have struggled with this issue since day one. … Continue reading →

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Sick again? Is this happening to other new moms?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by newmom78

I started feeling a little rundown yesterday. I was really tired and my eyes were itchy. I was sniffly and sneezing a bit. I thought that it was my allergies as I’ve been hearing so much about the early allergy … Continue reading →

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Getting baby’s ears pierced

Posted on March 7, 2012 by newmom78

I have had some questions about when I pierced Cubby’s ears and where I took her. I took her to a place called Caryl Baker Visage in Sherway Gardens Mall. They specialize in baby ear piercing. I took Cubby when … Continue reading →

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