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Christmas family and friends

I would like to start by saying Merry Christmas to everyone from me Isaac and Stewy. Our first Christmas with our boy we couldn't be more happy and grateful for Isaac his cousins my family and friends. Christmas opens your heart a little more to those who may be struggling with health finances grief and other painful things. Instead of sending cards to friends this year I made a charitable donation. I have done this for the past 3 years now and feel it's far more beneficial. Each to their own.

For 2018 I wish for a happy year maybe making steps to ending so much war and terrorism. People looking out for each other. A charitable year a happy and giving year would be so wonderful wouldn't it? I wish that is how the world worked. I hope for a prosperous wonderful year for all the good people out there working their butts off. Take care everyone. Xxxx

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Mentalist

My child is a mentalist and in turn I am becoming a mentalist. He wants to lie down. I lie him down he cries. He pushes to sit up I sit him up he cries. If I partially lie him so between sitting up and lying down he cries. DUDE! Like what the flip!

All the time he makes me laugh I feel evil laughing because he is so upset with the lying down/sitting up situation. To me it's just funny .. really funny. His little squishy face so upset. Wait boy things get a whole lot worse situation wise as you get older. I mean if this upsets you haha! Anyhoo I spend a lot of time between laughter and complete and utter confusion as to why he is crying!

He is teething right now so has intermittent pains which is awful as a tooth is trying it's best to get through and is taking so long. I do feel sorry for him. Until next time.

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Farting

Soooooooo my son farts very loudly. He is only 18 weeks old and farts like a man. I find this extremely amusing but today was another story.

So me and the little guy were out for a walk and we wandered into the local shop. He was fussing and started getting upset. I thought I will take him out and give him a cuddle. So as I was bent over lifting him out he let one rip. It was loud and proud. Everyone turned and looked at me due to its sheer noise and velocity there is no way they thought it came from a baby. Thinking quick do I say no it's was my son! Then will they think what a nasty mother blaming her baby or do I just disappear! Then thankfully the little guy let another one go and then he went mmmmmm as if to say yeah that's better!! Everyone either laughed or smiled at him phew I was off the hook!!! Lesson I learned take him outside if he is fussing before lifting him out haha.

#biglove #tayloranaisaac #zenaidasuk #farts #embarrassingmoments

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Be Tough

So my beautiful son who is 18 weeks tomorrow is finding his voice teething and refusing to feed he is wobbling and flinging himself all over the place. It's been tough. I have a few health issues since having Isaac such as my pelvis hasn't hardened back up yet I have fibromyalgia (10 years) and going to be tested for Carpel Tunnel syndrome in not one but both wrists. Pain is a daily foe but generally I overcome it. Last week I barely came across another human being during the day. I had a few hours relief mid week and 30 mins relief on the Friday. I have learnt these things:

1) Don't rely on anybody rely on you.

2) No matter how tough it is be tougher it's in you .. you can do it!

3) You can do anything if you really put your mind to it.

Trust me by the end of the week I was flat out exhausted but I got through a week with very little support and that for me is a real win as I didn't think I could do it. Every Sunday night I get nervous at the thought of my other half not being with me through the day. I am very much alone most days but now I know I can do it it's not ideal while I work through my health stuff and it may not sound a lot getting through a week but to me it's a huge deal. I have gone from someone being nervous of week days to someone who thinks yeah I think I can handle these weekdays.

#winning #zenaidasuk #betough #tayloranaisaac #lessafraid #love

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Younger Siblings

Why are they so annoying when you were younger? Why are they annoying now? Because we allowed it from the beginning!

My brother is almost 4 years younger than me and relishes cherishes loves this fact. He hits me with old age jokes at the drop of a hat when I'm not expecting it. He likes to catch me off guard so I am not prepared with a witty retort! He is by far the funniest person I know (bar me 😉) but that's not the point! He shouldn't pick on me.. I'm old.. as he so kindly points out at any given opportunity.

We like a lot of the same things in music film tv shows have the same sense of humour and a fondness for films that are so bad they are good. So does this mean I find me annoying on occasion? Surely not!

He is the founder of Zenaidas. The funny lad with a liking for picking on his OAP sister!! He is a clever man who researched this business thoroughly to give the best value to his customers. Don't just take my word for it please check out zenaidas on Amazon! Ta-ta for now.

Xx

#zenaidasuk #tayloranaisaac #businessman #annoyingbrother #olddecrepidsister #familylife #biglove

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DROOLING

How is my baby not dehydrated he drools like a dripping tap. It's constant 8-10 bibs a day 4-5 changes of clothes. It's crazy!

He drools everywhere even the dog hasn't been spared from drools on her head! I have to change my tops frequently as there is wet patches around the boob area constantly. Flip knows what people think!

He is coming on a treat but I didn't realise such a small human could excrete so much fluid! Where does he keep it? He is very small I don't understand where in his body is big enough to keep the drool tsunamis he is fond of letting erupt from his mouth!

I am baffled I'm sure science can explain the drool phenomenon but I certainly can't. I'm so glad I'm a strong swimmer!

#needtofindmycossy #biglove #lovemyfamily #zenaidas #tayloranaisaac #washingmachineistired #mybabyhasmoreclothesthanme

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TEETHING!

So guys I feel like nobody quite prepares you for the drama that is teething. My son has started teething not only is it distressing seeing him so uncomfortable but it's unreal how many bibs and changes of clothes he is going through. Everything is wet from 3 minutes of being on because of drool! I'm worried everytime I add to my washing pile that it will tipple over and crush me!

He tries to eat everything and looks at me as if to say why the flip aren't you taking this itchy horrible sensation away! Why are you here if you aren't doing anything about it. My Mam gave me an ingenious little silicon dummy you fill this small teat with water and freeze it then they can munch on that to their hearts content. It stops him crying cools his mouth and I have my happy little boy back albeit temporarily. I hate hearing him cry with this teething sensation. I think how painful is it? Is it itching as well? How long will this go on for? All questions he can't answer but I do wish he could. Anyway all I can do is keep holding him and trying to make him smile. I do hope his teeth cut soon so he isn't so distressed keep your fingers crossed for us everyone!

#biglove #teethingisthedevil #lovemyfamily #washingpileisgigantic #dramaticmother #zenaidas #wishusluck

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ZENAIDAS the business the name the face

Hello it's Deb again. I want to tell you about Zenaidas the business and the lovely people behind it. My brother has started this business to provide baby products at reasonable with his fiancée Arline and they have two of the most beautiful children you ever did see. I mentioned them in my previous blog. Taylor and Ana.

They are devoted parents who dedicate all their time and energy into being a happy family.

Zenaidas is a Filipino name it is Ana's middle name after Arline's Lola (grandmother). The little face you see in the Zenaidas logo is based on the little round cute face of Ana. These guys are just another family like anyone else's but who want to make a business out of their love of their family life. It's a small business and they are just starting out. I'm proud of them for being so brave as to take this step so I hope you will join me in supporting them.

Xxx

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Cousins - your first best friends

My son, Isaac is lucky enough to have two cousins Taylor he is 2 1/2 and Ana who is nearly a 1/2. These 3 little guys form the biggest loves of my life. I want my son to be close to them not only for his sake but I have a few cousins I am close too and it's just lovely to have that life long connection with your nearest and dearest. Plus I get to hang out with my brother and sister in law which is an awesome bonus. Ana and Isaac are only 2 months apart and poor Taylor is much older so he must just look at these 2 small lumpy humans and think not these 2 again. I was the oldest of a 'gang' of 3 ( my brother jon and my cousin Andrew) and let me tell you it's not easy being the leader. Eventually I took to it well being bossy and ensuring they continually bent to my will with fear threats and shouting. Awwww the good old days.

So Isaac has been going to see his cousins frequently as they are babies they are quite dull but us adults have a great time!

Taylor is the far more animated small person. He is a helpful little chap he helps with feeding changing and playing. He loves Isaac and also as he is still learning himself he is quite innocently leading through shouting and loud noises. It makes me proud he is a chip of the old auntie block (although he does call me Uncle Deb) It's tough being the oldest you feel a responsibility. I did well in my raising of Jon and Andrew they are both pretty awesome I take full credit for this. We all get on so well again it's a bond that never breaks that's what I want for these 3 small amazing cool cousins who are following in our footsteps. So I will teach Taylor the ways of the cousin force so he can take credit for how well they all turn out. Good on you Taylor you are already doing an amazing job as the 2 little people are doing exceptionally well so far :-).

Isaac and Ana well they don't say much they don't do a lot but they do stare at each other frequently for long periods of time without blinking they are already trying to display their power with staring competitions. No - one knows who is in the lead it's all quite mysterious. Anyway I will let you know how they are doing as time goes on.

Ta-ta for now.

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Everyday life, thoughts and ideas.

Hi everyone - so Isaac is now 15 weeks old. He is an easy going boy with lots of smiles to share he is a real treat. He is also starting to teeth. Any others mammys going through 23 bibs a day? Or getting saliva smeared all over your face hair and clothes? Pretty gross but sometimes very funny as with this saliva comes a range of sounds that reminds me of the velociraptors from Jurassic Park! He likes to talk to our light fitting and he argues with his own hands and tongues his arms. He has a great set of pipes when he is crying!

He now wants to sit up on his own which is hilarious as sitting up to him is his head touching his feet then face planting the sofa cushion.

He is murmuring a lot and shouting as I write this he is blowing raspberrys and shouting URRRRR DEEEEEUUUUU IIIIIINNNNNGGGG. Can I mention at this point it is 3.50am. Not the time for baby gossip!

I have bought a jumparoo for Xmas unfortunately not for me (wouldn't that be a fun exercise class!)

I'm thinking of putting money away in his bank account instead of a lot of presents for Xmas as he won't know or understand what's going on. I want him to understand from very early that time with family and friends is way more important than how many presents you get. He may appreciate that as he reaches 30 haha.

Well gotta go my son just whacked himself in the face doing one of his crazy arm dances. Speak soon.

#crazyboy#lovemyson#biglove#zenaidasuk#crazyarmdance#familytimeatcrazytimes

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STRANGER DANGER!

So there is something that both confuses me and kind of amazes me and not in a good way. Let me explain.

I decided to go shopping ... 3 hours later me and the baby are ready to leave the house with a bag a buggy a car seat his formula filtered water so on and so forth. As my car buckles with the strain of all the necessary items to keep your baby happy and alive I think yeah I'm getting quite good at this packing up the baby stuff then remember I forgot baby wipes cream etc etc!

So after another 30 minutes of getting the baby ready to go in the actual shop I'm here I'm ready to casually saunter down the aisles. I start walking as I'm on maternity leave there are a lot of more mature men and women roaming the supermarket leaving trolleys in awkward positions and stopping suddenly it's like an assault course! Anyway as I walk an old lady looks at Isaac and says awww isn't he cute asks his name how many weeks etc. She then goes to cootchy-coo his face... EEHHH NOOOOOO! I immediately stop her I want to grab her hand and slap her with it. I'm sorry but I do not allow strangers to touch my babies face. What are these people thinking I've never touched a strangers baby.

I say to her sorry no I don't like people touching his face. She looks at me. Look all you like love I don't care what you think. My baby my rules!

I explain to her. I don't want my baby getting unnecessarily ill. I don't want bacteria on his face from strangers basically! I don't know where your hands have been.. for that matter I don't know where you've been!!!

I hate to appear rude but why do these people think it's okay to touch my child's face or hands! may I say to you all DONT DO IT! Us new mothers have enough to contend with never mind additional bugs and ilnesses from people we don't know. It just makes my skin crawl. She could have just used the bathroom and not washed her hands I don't know!! So I play it more safe so less sorry if that makes sense. This may be deemed over protective. I prefer to be over than under!

I may be wrong in many people's eyes but I prefer not to take these chances. I am a new Mam so I'm still learning I don't know what others think but this is genuinely how I feel about strangers feeling they can touch my baby's face or hands ... look with your eyes!!!

Over and out

#mybabymyrules #beingcareful #lovemyson #newmam #stilllearning

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I love sleeping when I can sleep which is not often but the bit I get I love

Hi it's me again I wish to talk about sleep or lack of. I have never been a great sleeper 4 - 5 hours a night on average but I got by because of the odd lie in. I am a light sleeper so a cat meowing 15 streets away can wake me up! Once I'm awake it's really hard for me to get back to sleep. With this in mind you have probably drawn to the conclusion that my sleep is now virtually non-existent and you would be very right.... unfortunately for me! And for those who look at me or say something stupid like good morning or did you sleep well. I hate you people. I have a 3 month old of course I didn't sleep well!!

Due to my terrible sleeping habits my partner, Stewy and I decided to split the night. The night split started as I had an elective C-section due to Placenta Previa and he wanted me to try and rest as best I could. We didn't take into account my crazy light sleeping. If Isaac so much as sneezed I was running to him with a thermometer and googling baby sneezed what should I do? It turns out new Mam + lack of sleep = crazy woman.

Have you ever taken a nap sitting up? Don't!! I nearly snapped my neck when I flung it back as I started falling forward!

Anyway I start to believe my body and my mind are adjusting to the lack of sleep. This is called denial. It's not at all I'm just more resigned to the fact that this is it people no more sleeping properly ever because I'm a Mam now. Saying 'I'm a Mam now' makes me smile. That's how I cope with tiredness black circles around my eyes and lack of co-ordination and ability to remember or think. I'm a Mam now how awesome is that. I'm a Mam now. Best name I've ever been called and trust me there have been some names alright ;-). Anyway for those mams and dads muddling through best they can hoping they are doing the right thing for their child. For those parents who are awake at night worrying about their child or being a parent. Take into consideration the fact you are thinking about it and trying so hard makes you a brilliant parent as far as I'm concerned. You care so much you worry about doing it perfectly and trust me there is no perfectly at all only trying to ensure you both get through the day without injury! All we can do is our best so just keep doing that.

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I just want to finish my cuppa.

Hi I'm Deb I'm a first time Mam to Isaac Who is now 13 weeks and 2 days. I love him with all my heart. My partner is called Stewart and he loves all things techy and gadgety. He is also a great dad. Isaac is a little bundle of energy I love and do not love this. Love because that's what a little boy should be like: on the go, discovering his ability to grip my hair and not let go and also nutting my jaw. So many fun things. On the not so love side of it, I'm knackered and in desperate need of a cup of tea or coffee anything hot and warm with caffeine. I just want to finish a cup not have to abandon it half way through to go back to it 3 hours later disappointed it's cold when it felt like 6 minutes ago I had just started drinking it. I'm tired I smell of baby spit up and spend most of my day in stewy's PJ bottoms. They are comfy and baggy so they hide a multitude of sins. So I get Isaac to sleep he has been asleep about 15 minutes. I go to the kettle and think this is it this time I will enjoy this drink. I will take my time and drink this cup dry. I sit down I look over he is asleep. I take a sip I look over and he is staring directly at me. He knows! He gives me a few seconds to drink in his stare as let's face it it's all I will be drinking! His face screws up he starts going red then WAH WAH WAAAAH!! I put my cup down and say to the cup I will be back. When I do go back it's too late it's cold it's lost it's appeal and I have lost my caffeine shot. I think to myself how would you feel if I interrupted your feed or take my time in the formula preparation. I dream of revenge but I know I will never go through with it. I'm weak! I fall for this throughout the day and only get to enjoy a cuppa when dad or his nana's are there as a buffer. I miss you caffeine!!! I need you!! Is there a drip option?? This is just one of the many many maaaaannny things that has changed in my life since becoming a Mam this being the smallest change but let's start light and see where we go. I wrote this in 10 minute increments over the space of 8 hours! Wish me luck I'm now going to the kettle... I will be back! #zenaidasshop #newmam #tiredmammy #lovemyson #familylifeisthebest

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Our own products are finally on Amazon !!!

For the last couple of months or so we’ve been working very hard on sourcing some products to sell online via Amazon FBA.  Our first set of products are now live, we chose large muslin swaddle blankets as we found them to be really useful with our children, and we have our very own set of the ones we’re selling!! Still lots of works to do and some things to improve but you have to start somewhere.  It’s been fun, stressful, scary, interesting and a whole load of other things, but now we have to do it all again for our next product as we try to grow this as a family business.  EXCITING!!

Please visit our website (link below) and let us know what you think.  Of course, if you have any tips or suggestions, leave a comment for all to see.

www.zenaidas.uk

Thanks for reading

-Zenaida

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Dealing with travel sicknes

Hello World!!

This is my first blog post - I don’t really know what to blog about.  All I have in my mind at the moment is my son.  He’s 2, and for over a year now we’ve not really been able to travel with him - hotels have been cancelled, tickets torn up, plans thrown out of the window (you get the picture..) we’ve really become ‘home birds’ and I feel really bad for him.  I’d love to know if anyone out there has been dealing with a toddler who suffers from motion sickness ?   i have tried keeping him cool, getting him to have something light to eat, using childrens travel bands and none of these work.  We did get some medicine from our doctor but she was reluctant to give it and it was really only intended for a one off long journey.   Mothers out there what experience do you have with this What have you tried and are there products or techniques that i can try ?  Please leave a comment.. Thanks so much for taking the time to read my words 

- Zenaida