Yes thats correct we have a new addition to our family and his name is Kyan!!! He is 2months old today. Its so hard to believe that he was just a tiny little zygote, a little over a year ago. Life is such an amazing journey. Some women cant even get pregnant or carry a baby to full term. These women inability to achieve pregnancies have had major effects sometimes. Some cant because of many health reasons from low sperm count with men or lack of ovulation. However some as young as 15 are getting pregnant and they themselves are just a tad bit over the age of teen. Wow how life works.
Now when Kyan was first born we all said that he didn't look like either parent. My cousin Sherrie (Kyan mommy) felt he looked like her. "I CARRIED HIM SO HE LOOKS LIKE ME" is what she said on his 3rd day here. Well we know that his DNA was a combination of both his mommy and daddy. A chromosome is half of each parents genetic material. That genetic material is what makes us all different from each other.
Sherrie was having braxton Hicks for a few weeks during the ened of her pregnancy. Her delivery was smooth she was having little to no pain all the way up until Kyan birth. She was giving meds to make her cervix open up enough to birth him. After that she was in full labor and within a 2hour time fram Kyan was here. Kyan just ended his neonate stage. They can do more than we give them credit for in this stage. They are seeking attention from whom they are around the most usually mom and dad. They are looking for security. I was amazed that the reading said Kyan was able to see just not good eye muscles and eye brain control, but it would developed over the course of time.
Some women have a hard time with the adjustment to a new baby. Babies take up a lot of your time and the lack of sleep and stress they enter into the postpartum period. They become depressed and may no longer want to be around the new baby. I watched my older sister in this period after giving birth to my niece. So sad. So Im always praying for the state of mind with a new mommy. We have to make sure the support system was in place for mom and new baby.
Even tho Kyan is only an infant he has changed so much since birth. Its important that parents and the family we called family the village bond with the baby as they develop into all the stages of life. Even as an adult you will remember the first stages of life. Kyan is such a joy and we are blessed to welcome him into our world and family. Love these 3 chapters.
Norma,
ReplyDeleteI agree when my niece was born I was shocked at how she looked like a mini me version of my sister. Yet as she grew older, I saw many facial characteristics begin to change and resemble my brother in law more. I enjoyed the 3 chapter read, it is always interesting to know where we came from and what our mothers had to endure to have us. My sister face many issues conceiving and slight depression afterwards, I am with you in prayer when it comes to these new moms and their little ones. There needs to be a strong support system in place to assist these women and encourage them to be positive, strong, and loving towards their new life.
Thanks for your input!yes it has to be a great support system in place especially if you are un married and are young.
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ReplyDeleteI agree, DNA does play its part from both parents. But oddly my older daughter from day one looked like me from baby on and my second is a spitting image of her dad from baby on. And I am told I am a spitting image of my mom. I always get the looks when I go to my doctor who is in out of Palos Hospital. My mom worked there at the front desk for like 12 years and I know they are wondering if I'm related to her. If I know who they are, I'll just say yes, I'm Pat's daughter.
Kim, thats so funny! Now me and all my 4 sisters look alike. We carry both my mom and dad very well. My younger sister has a different father but we can see my mom in her as well. DNA is strong.
DeleteNorma, I love how you started out your blog. "Its so hard to believe that he was just a tiny little zygote, a little over a year ago." Human development and time flies by! Having a new baby is something a family does have to adjust too. It is worth it and families learn to adapt. Watching a child grow and develop is an amazing process.
DeleteGlad you brought up some of the challenges women face after childbirth. In my opinion not nearly enough resources or education is paid to postpartum depression. As a result many women feel as though what they are experiencing is not normal and may feel tremendous guilt. Besides increasing awareness we also need to increase support systems and explain postpartum as part of prenatal care.
ReplyDeleteI agree we need more information to be given in the area of postpartum. Thanks for your input.
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ReplyDeleteInteresting blog, when I delivered my son, I was 2 weeks early so my doctor was out of the country. She was unable to deliver him. When she came back to the country she came and visit us at the hosiptal, and the first thing she said was,; you sure this is your baby. (LOL) My son had straight dark hair and slanted eyes. He actually looked more latino to her than african american at the time. She stated if it wasn't for the wrist band whe would have thought I had someone else's baby, but 15 years later he is my child. He has my features and my dad's to me. I really don't see his dad. He also take after me and my dad in height. Yes, it is very important to have a good support system. My family was amazing then and still is amazing now. They help me all the time, so it is very good that you continue help your cousin during this time because postpartum depression is real. My cousin was challenged with it when she had her son. Our sons are 2 weeks apart, and were totally different. Her son cried all the time, she had an infection from her c-section which caused her to become hospitalized. She went through a really rough period for about an year. The whole family had to step in and help with her and the caring of the baby. Your cousin is very lucky to have a very good support system.
What a blessing it is to have a support system! Women make it happen thats all I can say! He is a bless boy to have you has his mom! His father will wish he was around more even if he never say it!
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