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Babies' Milestones and Development

Newborns The brain of a newborn works at twice the level of an adult brain. From the moment of birth, a newborn is learning about himself or herself, and their environment. As newborns listen to voices and sounds, and focus on the facial expressions of their caregivers, they are learning much about themselves as pathways in the brain are being formed. A newborn baby’s eyes can focus and track on faces and objects that are within eight inches of their face. Newborns can turn their heads in the direction of voices and sounds. Newborns recognize the voices of their caregivers. Newborns have the ability to taste and prefer sweets. They may grimace when their tongue comes in contact with something bitter, sour or salty. A newborn’s sense of touch is normal. They can feel pain, and they respond to how they are being touched. Sucking is a natural instinct in newborns. Many newborns need to have this instinct satisfied, even when not feeding. Many babies need to suck on their hands or a p

Our Beloved Son

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I found out I was pregnant in late December 2007 It scared the hell out of me. As months pass feeling you grow each day seeing my belly grew more Something I couldn’t hide But you were my miracle and pride. Sixth month came and you move more Like a fish in my belly You play and as daddy touch you you kicked hard as if telling us "Let’s play now" My clothes are getting tighter Making me feel like a cow and sad Feeling weak and heavy Though getting excited For the day that I can hold and see you to come. I love you Von Aizen Forever and always, Together with daddy, You’ll be our special boy. You changed our lives in so many ways And I thank God for the most wonderful gift of all… The gift of Life to my Son 2 Months! Got myself 2 dark eye bags, been taking Mephenamic acids quite often due to frequent migraines and my left wrist hurts. NO, I don’t have any mysterious illness or been to another injury due to my trademark clumsiness. These are all b