The Letter "B"

Along with baby came bounds of "b"s to our abode. Baby world is run by "b"s. . .

Bassinet, Baths, Books: These need no definition for any of you!

Binky: This is what we call his pacifier. We have deemed our kid as binky-friendly rather than binky-dependent. It amazes me how loved binky is by others (especially older generations). It's like a reflex if he moves or makes a noise-bop that binky in his mouth is their first response. However, I try to limit the binky use. This is a challenge because he loves to suck! However, once he's out and not using it (at sleepy time) or entertained and focused on something else (at wakey time), I take it away to decrease dependence. Thus, our term: binky-friendly.

Burpy: This is what we call the cloth we have on our shoulder working out a a tiny noise(we also refer to as burpy) trying to prevent hiccups. It doesn't happen often, the burp itself, and he prefers to pass out and wake up with hiccups instead!

Boob: This is not the same as it once was. Plural, boobs, no longer refers to the girls who offered a friendly hello amongst a plunging neckline. While every neckline is plunging right now (holy cow-pun intended), they have now taken on the meaning of milk machine! How I love the feedings but how I hope the girls make a comeback when we're done!

Boppy: Most of you know what your traditional Boppy is. However, thanks to our Meme (my mom), we have 4 versions of Boppy.

The traditional Boppy used to keep him in place and often used for daytime nursing.

 
Then, we have the Mommy Boppy which is a massive mess of a pillow intended for pregnancy comfort while sleeping. I didn't get it until returning from the hospital/ delivery and have found it to offer nightly comfort even without the tummy. It is also used for night time feedings sitting up in bed.

Third is our Boppy knock off. The traditional Boppy is too big for the bassinet so this travel neck pillow is used to keep him in place at our bedside.

Finally, the Baby Boppy. The widest part of this little guy is maybe 6 inches. We most often use it at our changing station. I tried it in the crib once. . . the crib is not yet a hit!

Yes, that's a hair dryer on our changing pad.
We use it to dry his butt before closing up his diaper to ensure he's nice and dry
(on warm or cool) to prevent diaper rash. He also loves to have it on as white noise.
We RARELY have a screaming baby for diaper and outfit changes so far.

Bumgenius: This is the brand of the majority of the cloth diapers we're using. As a newborn, we have very few to fit but he'll be in them essentially full-time once he gains a bit more weight. They're all-in-ones and will last us through to potty training. Is it a chore? You bet? Do I know what I'm doing? Hardly. Thank God for Garrett's sitter, Carissa!

Boogey: This is, of course, the green crap that intrudes upon his breathing on occasion. I picked a boogey the first time we were at the office for his newborn check-up as if it were second nature and didn't bat a lash. Until I realized how large it was on the tip of my finger and was grateful they had a sink in the room!

Buddy: What Daddy tends to call him (and the Tucker dog) when he gets home for the day.

Boog: What Mommy calls her little man: Boog, Boogey Man, Boogey Baby, Boogity and other random variations that even lead to a 2-liner version of Boogey Nights from time to time.

Blowout: For the diaper. I don't mean Pauly D style:


Plus. . . our debated and anticipated "b"s: Blue or Brown? :)  Daddy's eyes are blue and Mommy's eyes are brown. He looks A LOT like Daddy and I would LOVE to see his eyes turn brown so there's one obvious Mommy trait in there. Can't wait to see!

Finally: BLESSINGS: Garrett has brought so many blessings to our lives and reminded us of the many blessings we've already had; friends and family who love and care for us and automatically extend that love and care to him!

Many blessings to you and yours as well!