Or does a baby need a bouncer, play mat, playpen, cradle AND crib? I think not, this is just a marketing ploy for anxiety ridden moms to be. But gladfully since I've been thru all this before I feel better equipped to maneuver through all the unnecessary baby junk. Regardless I have spent probably a combined 15 hours pouring over these products that are supposed to make my life easier once baby arrives & I'm tired, sleep deprived yet happy & glowing over the warmth only a baby can produce in a Mama.
Since music is going to be part of this child's life in one way or another, I felt it natural to begin a "BABY" playlist. Music has always been part of my life, I often think in lyrics & love to dance, listen & enjoy all the wonderful styles so many talented musicians have put out there for all to enjoy. One of my recently discovered baby themed tunes is "Zion" by Ms. Lauryn Hill. Beautiful, touching lyrics such as:
"thank you for choosing me
To come through unto life to be
A beautiful reflection of his grace
See I know that a gift so great
Is only one God could create
And I'm reminded every time I see your face"
A beautiful song & timeless classic is "Teach Your Children Well" By Crosby, Stills & Nash which has an amazing, strong message conveyed by the lyrics:
"Can you hear and do you care and
Cant you see we must be free to
Teach your children what you believe in.
Make a world that we can live in."
And if I had to pick ONE baby song to surpass all others it would be "Baby Mine" originally from Walt Disney's Dumbo but Bette Midler's interpretation is the one that melts my heart. This was a song my daughter, Alexis Ariel, and I shared many, many times. It always brings a tear to my eyes or has the power to remind me of the that special love no matter what the circumstances. The lyrics to this song are some of the most beautiful I have ever heard due to the pure, wonderful sentiment they convey.
"Baby mine, don't you cry.
Baby mine, dry your eyes.
Rest your head close to my heart,
never to part, baby of mine.
Little one, when you play,
pay no heed what they say.
Let your eyes sparkle and shine,
never a tear, baby of mine.
If they knew all about you,
they'd end up loving you, too.
All those same people who scold you,
what they'd give just for the right to hold you.
From your hair down to your toes,
you're not much, goodness knows.
But, you're so precious to me,
sweet as can be, baby of mine."
Music conveys the perfect emotion to every situation in life without ever having to speak a word and the way I see it music is ultimately what brought Eric and I together 6 years ago when we met thru a mutual friend THRU music. Music has been an integral part of Daddy's life from the age of about 3 and is a huge piece of the man he is today. I am quite sure that this child's life will be filled with many hours of amazing melodies & drum beats either from his Mama attending & dancing in various music events with him/her or Daddy just being Daddy.
The last couple of weeks have produced a sudden pop in my expanding belly as well. Last week at 16 wks, I definitely noticed a "bump" appeared and I am HAPPY about it. I've always thought there was beauty in pregnancy plus I don't have have to suck in the gut for at least another 5 months!! The fact that there is LIFE growing in that belly is an amazing thought. I saw a tshirt which read " I grow people, what's your superpower?" and it made me giggle. I also just noticed the brown line which develops from the bellybutton down in pregnant chicks for the first time today. Everything is coming together like its supposed to.
And one more piece of news I am very happy about is the fact that I am back with my favorite Ob/GYN, Dr. Marcel Bacchus. He is an amazing, caring & sensitive doctor and one I am familiar with since he delivered my daughter 13 years ago. I almost wanted to give him a huge bear hug & tell him I loved him but I wasn't sure how that would be received :) but now that I think about it I probably could've gotten away with and blamed it on my crazy pregnancy hormones. Daddy & I heard the heartbeat at Dr. Bacchus office, just another confirmation that YEP I'M PREGO!
All the Grandma's (2) & Grandpa (1) are ready to meet Baby B in December & I'm positive will be a great support system for us. Ah, Babies--have a great power of uniting folks. What a gift!
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