Baby's first toothbrush

I saw this baby's first toothbrush toothbrush at buybuybaby today and wanted to try it out. It looks interesting and looks like it might work. I gave it to Bee and she took to it right away. She chewed on both sides of apparatus and wouldn't let it go even to eat dinner. I think that the soft bristles are nice for her 2.5 teeth and it seems to sooth her gums too.

I give it 3 out of 4 bees. Only 3 because I think it's WAY overpriced for what it is. To give you perspective, you can get a whole 10-pack of Oral-B adult toothbrushes from Costco for $7.99.

Breakdown:
ergonomically great for baby
Cost--$6.99
durability---yet to see
dishwasher safe---yes


Description:
Good oral hygiene begins at birth! Pediatric dentists recommend cleaning your baby's gums - even before the first tooth appears - with a soft infant toothbrush and water. Properly cleaning teeth and gums with dentist-designed Angel Brush helps remove sugars and bacteria that can lead to future decay. And kids love it! Available in Clear, Pink and Blue. iParenting media award winner *Note: To sterilize, you may boil the Baby's 1st Toothbrush or use a dishwasher.

Features:
Cleans teeth & massages tender gums
Pediatric dentist/Pediatrician recommended
Chewing Type Toothbrush - Also known as Angel Brush
Ages 4 months and up
Pain Free, Easy & Fun

Referberizing...

So, after the initial torture of having to ferberize in the first place, we have to do it again! Yes again. You have got to be kidding me. There is nothing more torturous than having to listen to your own child cry out for you. Bee does a little paddling motion, flapping around in her crib and looking at you, begging to be held in your arms. Dr. Ferber says to reassure, give a pat and then let the crying continue. So, Bee got her first tooth and we have to go through this whole agony again! I didn't think I was going to get wrinkles until I was 40 but listening to your baby scream for 45 minutes straight will get me there sooner.

On another note, I baked my first beets in the oven tonight! They look lovely and very very ruby red. I can't wait to put them in the blender for Bee's dinner. She really loves the Earth's Best corn and butternut squash . She eats that like a little champ! I just found out this morning that she does not bananas. She purses her little lips shut and doesn't open her mouth again until I put something else there. It's amazing her little personality!

It seems like she just wants to walk and not crawl. Even from a sitting position she tries to push up on her hands and then she jack knifes into a upside-down "V" position. Today, I took her hands in mine and she "walked" across the rug in the living room. I hope she doesn't walk for a while. It's so crazy fast how much she has already grown!

I'm still trying to balance out everything in my mind---work, housecleaning, cooking, making baby food, thinking about Christmas... I wonder how I did it before. I have no idea!

Sunday Afternoon Weddings...

So, it was another busy hectic weekend of wedding fun. My friend Rinrin got married and we celebrated her well! The wedding was held outside at Woodend Park in Chevy Chase. Though it was chilly outside, the day was beautiful.

On another note, I don't know if it's allergies or what that is making me feel so tired but I am really rundown. Bee just finished with her third tooth (top right) and she feels a lot better. I hope that she can get through the night tonight because she's been getting up and fussing because of her tooth.

She also got her first flu shot on Friday as well as her Prevnar shot. She will go back for a booster in December. She is really "talking" up a storm though no mama sounds yet. She sounds like she's having a conversation but in an alien language. She sounds like that T.V. character Glomer from the 80's.

Time to get ready for another week of trying to balance work, baby and life.

OBAMA MAMA...

So, John took us to the polls bright and early at 5:30 a.m. I never changed my voter registration so I still had to vote in Rosslyn at the Wilson School next to Greenberry's. John couldn't believe the line!!! He wanted to leave but I convinced him to stay. Bee slept in the car while I waited in line for 1.5 hours. Finally I got in to vote only to find out that I was an "inactive voter!" Oh NO!!!! So, they looked me up and I had to fill out a form, then I voted! It was an exciting day to be a part of history. There's no looking back now. Just looking forward to CHANGE!!! On another note, Bee is loving the baby mummums! These are lovely rice crackers that are very crunchy and tasty for the bambino. I checked out the milk powder and it looks like it comes from New Zealand. They sell it at Whole Foods but when you do find it, buy it because it does not stay on the shelves very long!

Happy Halloween!

It's Halloween and we're staying in. It's been another tough week of balancing work, life, marriage and a bouncing baby. We're exhausted from it.

Leaving little Bee...

So, I had to go to a conference in Detroit from Sunday to Tuesday. I didn't think it was going to be so difficult but it was very very very hard to leave Bee. DH took me to the airport and I was okay the whole ride until I had to leave. Bee was sleeping in the car and I started crying. Uncontrollably crying and I couldn't stop crying. The police were waving us on but I couldn't get out of the car. I kept kissing her little hand and wondered how DH was going to take care of her! I knew in my mind it was going to be fine but my heart was breaking. After blowing my nose a few times (10) I got out of the car and on the plane.

Bee was fine in my absence but definitely subdued. She played with her toys but did not do her happy scream or smile and deep giggling. She saved that for me!

Detroit is more attractive then I thought it was going to be. The Marriott Renaissance is on the River so you can see a gorgeous view of the Detroit River which runs into Lake Huron (I think).

The program at the conference was pretty strong full of very strong speakers. Penelope Trunk definitely stood out with her message of "spin," job hopping and finding yourself. Which is all fine and good if you have a ton of money in the bank or guaranteed health care for your family. But I digress.

Myers Briggs Test...What are you?

ESFP - "Entertainer". Radiates attractive warmth and optimism. Smooth, witty, charming, clever. Fun to be with. Very generous. 8.5% of the total population.

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Your Profile
Here are the results of the Personality Type Assessment. If you are like most people, you will be impressed with how accurately these paragraphs describe you.

Extravert, iNtuitive, Feeler, Perceiver (ENFP)
ENFPs represent between 6 and 8% of the U.S. population

Curious, energetic, adaptable, and creative, ENFPs like considering unconventional approaches. They enjoy batting around ideas and finding creative solutions and are energized and intrigued by new possibilities and anything out of the ordinary. ENFPs tend to be talkative, enthusiastic, playful, and generally fun-loving people. Warm and caring, ENFPs have strong personal values upon which they base most decisions. Conversations with ENFPs can be very circular as they excitedly move from one topic to the next, making connections and associations. Unconventional and occasionally irreverent, they pride themselves on their uniqueness and originality. Optimistic, and spontaneous, ENFPs have a strong sense of the possible. For them, life is an exciting drama. Because they are so interested in possibilities, ENFPs see significance in all things and prefer to keep lots of options open.

ENFPs Tend To Be:

• Creative, resourceful & naturally curious
• Highly diplomatic consensus builders
• Perceptive about people; great collaborators
• Enthusiastic & inspiring communicators
• Able to "think outside the box" & see possibilities
• Adaptable; able to shift gears & change directions quickly



Career Satisfiers
All people are most satisfied and successful when using their natural talents in an environment that is consistent with their personality preferences and values. Research shows that ENFPs are most satisfied by jobs that provide the following:

• The opportunity to use their creativity to find solutions that help people
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with other fun, creative people
• Variety in the types of tasks they perform on a daily basis
• Friendly, supportive, tension-free environment
• Regularly expressed appreciation & recognition for their unique contributions



Then I got this as good career matches:
Great careers for ENFPs


Here are just a few popular and often satisfying careers for people whose Personality Type is ENFP.

Advertising account executive

Career / outplacement counselor

Management consultant

Developer of educational software

Actor

Journalist / magazine reporter

Graphics designer

Art director

Copy writer

Corporate team trainer

Residential housing director

Psychologist

Inventor

Human resources profession

Child welfare counselor

ISTJ - "Trustee". Decisiveness in practical affairs. Guardian of time- honored institutions. Dependable. 11.6% of total population.

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