When Helen and I were looking to buy new cell phones she asked my brother in law, who works for a wireless company, which phone would be best for a female teeny bopper. He gave his opinion and asked why. Helen replied, 'Because Derek is basically like a 14 year old girl - he texts and talks on the phone ALL the time.' Guilty as charged - I'm a regular Chatty Cathy.
As a communications professional I have no problems talking to anyone, anywhere. I have even started talking to our daughter. The baby books I've read say that she can now hear us, and that it is a good idea to speak to her so she can get familiar with our voices. The books also say some new parents might feel foolish talking to a pregnant woman's tummy, but I've had no problems having a one sided conversation with Helen's midsection.
I discuss my day with Norby, tell her how excited we are to meet her, thank her for being a good girl and encourage her to kick Helen every now and then just to let us know she's there. It's a really great bonding moment for me since I don't get to experience the physical part of the pregnancy.
Oh and in case you were wondering, my LG Envy phone is great - so good call by my wife and bro-in-law!
14 year old girl!!!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of, I purchased the 'recommended' classical music cds for our first and we had it on routinely as she would nap as an infant. But learned the music doesn't intellectually stimulate their minds. Only a few Mozart songs were shown to 'soothe' baby's brain. Bach was a mathematical genius. Practicing his songs on the piano regularly only got me a C in HS calculus. Just sayin.'
ReplyDeletedid you play music before the kids were born?
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