Yesterday was Olivias first actual bath.
Now before any of you think she lasted a week without one, let me clarify...
Once your baby's delivered, the remains of her umbilical cord needs to dry up (and fall off) before your baby gets an actual bath. This may last from 7-10 days as we've been told. Now while waiting for that, you can give them a sponge bath or a "cotton bath":) Of course, don't forget to clean the bellybutton area as well with cotton and alcohol while waiting as it is very important that you do so. It was once an "opening" so even if it's not a wound, it still needs to be treated as such to avoid infection.
Now about the bath, well, it's actually a challenge giving babies their bath. Most of the time, well, so far all of it, has been a challenge where Olivia just cries non stop while bathing. I've been told it's really a challenge for most babies. But we're in for only a 2nd week anyway so let's see. Maybe Olivia will enjoy it eventually :)
The picture above was taken right after her bath. I shot a video of the actual bath but it's too big a file to upload. Besides, I'm sure you won't like to watch 7 minutes of footage of a crying baby getting a bath hehe
Later in the day, I found myself cleaning the garage because Bernice's condition has improved and she's started taking in guests. After cleaning, I just waited until our friends arrived.
So... thanks to our visitors Lea and Drew who are also newly engaged! Congrats to you both! (Lea says she reads my blog so best to greet her as well here hehe). Thanks again for dinner!!! :)
OLIVIA NOTES: Her poop is starting to smell worse hehe (compared to when she was newly born)
REALIZATION: Even if my baby's poop stinks so bad, it really doesn't matter considering I'm the one who changes her diapers :)
Cy
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