As you can tell, Ezra approves of the new tablets. They are the first and only homeopathic offering from the #1 teething brand, Baby Orajel. You can't beat that they dissolve in about 10 seconds use Chamomilla as one of the key ingredients, and are belladonna-free, benzocaine-free, dye-free, alcohol-free, and paraben-free.
To be honest, we used some Baby Oragel products with Isaac, in addition to a few different homeopathic remedies like an amber necklace and another brand of natural teething tablets, but I never quite fell in love with any product.
I didn't like the chemicals I thought we were exposing to him with the numbing gel, and I wasn't exactly thrilled when the teething tablets were recalled, so this is an amazing middle ground I feel really good about!
I just have to share one of my favorite moments that happened while I was taking these pictures of the boys. It's such a blessing to watch their relationship as brothers develop. Sure, Isaac gets frustrated when we ask him to share his toys or to not get upset when Ezra has no idea he's interrupting Issac's play, but here, here is the very heart of what I envision for their future.
And every time Ezra looks up to Isaac, I can only imagine what that will mean down the line. These are my favorite moments of being a mom to two boys.
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140 comments:
My favorite moment was dressing my little one in different outfits and taking pictures.
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I'm not a mom yet, but working in labor and delivery, I work with a lot of new moms. I love seeing their expression as that baby is placed on their chest...gives me chills everytime!
My favorite moments have to be when my son smiles and laughs at his dad. It makes me melt every time.
Favorite moments were having my children utter their first words.
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I'm not a mom yet, but I can't wait to see my husband interact with a child. I'd imagine it's like falling in love all over again.
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We haven't reached the laugh stage yet, but the big, full mouth smiles make me swoon.
These days, my favorite moment is coming home from work and seeing my son's huge smile... now with two new teeth, so I might be checking out the Orajel Naturals...
My favorite moment was the first moment I held him and I looked into his eyes and I just knew he was my son!
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First laugh!!
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My favorite moment is when my daughter first giggled.
My favorite moment was Liv's first smile. :)
My favorite moment was to see my baby's first smile
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Adorable pics. I don't have a favorite moment yet, as my baby girl is still brewing until the end of July.
Honestly, I think one of my favorite moments with both of my boys was while I was nursing. I loved the one-on-one, intimate, quiet moments... and the milk-induced comas that always followed. :)
I tweeted about it as well! https://twitter.com/#!/mlkeith9/status/197392170469179392
My favorite moments were watching as my daughter slept...she was so peaceful, yet made so much noise! It was adorable!
I love the happy sighs of a newborn with a full belly. :) Expecting #3 in August and looking forward to starting all over again!
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I loved (and still love) when my little guys fell asleep on me - so sweet!
My favorite moments with my twin girls are watching them play and laugh together. At only 10 months, their bond is so strong and makes me proud to be their mother! I blogged about your giveaway: http://taleoftwobabies.blogspot.com/2012/05/target-gift-card.html
My favorite moments were during the middle of the night, after nursing, when she would nuzzle into my neck. No matter how tired I was, I always held her for a moment and just took her in, with that new baby smell. I miss those moments, but luckily, they're being replaced by equally special new ones.
My favorite moments as a new mom was watching the relationship between Ryan and Olivia. Made me fall in love all over again.
As a new mom I always loved our time spent rocking in the recliner. I held her as often as I could, and ignored the advice that said she would be spoiled from being held. I tried so hard to cherish the time that her entire little body could fit in my arms.
I'm always looking for natural products - yay for one more!
My favorite moment as a new mom is holding my baby's hand for the first time and just staring at them taking in every sweet moment.
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I'm a mama-to-be! Baby is coming in December. So far, my favorite moments have been the permanent grin on my husband's face when he announces our little miracle to friends and family. Can't wait to see him holding our little one!
My favorite moment was hearing Aubrey say Mama for the first time. Love.
My favorite moment is when she lays her head on my shoulder or nuzzles my face. Oh to be loved!
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My baby is 7 weeks old today, so far my favorite moments have been seeing my husband become a father and seeing those first smiles. Love!
It's only been a little over a week with my twins, but I love when they seem to snuggle towards each other whlle napping.
Love these images Leah! My favorite moment to date was just last week at the park with Lucy. We were swinging the way I used to as a child with my friends, she sat facing me on my lap. When I started to pump higher, she giggled with delight, wrapped her arms around me, and then laid her sweet little face on my chest, snuggling right in. Then she started to sing. My heart overflowed with joy, knowing that she felt completely safe and content right there with me. I remember thinking it was the best moment I've had with her since she's been born. Thanks for giving me an opportunity to share it!
My beautiful baby, all slimy and wet, fresh from "hatching". Just as I place my finger in the palm of his hand, he closes his hand around my finger. He was holding my hand for the first time. It was as if he was just saying, "I'm really here Momma, and I am so happy to be yours" <3 My sweet baby boy...
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after 9 months and baby gets in motion to join you and your family! thats the sweetest moment
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I love seeing their bond as brothers strengthen. My siblings are my best friends, and I pray that my children will always be in each others corners the way my brother and sisters have been for me.
I actually loved night feedings. Me and the little one, in a quiet, dark house, just rocking and nursing and bonding. It was pretty awesome.
My favorite moment is to look at him and realize the greatness of being a parent and the magnitude of the miracle of life. Love his laugh when I tickle him too :)
My most favorite moment (among many others) was bringing my son home after a weeks stay in the NICU. I was literally running out of the hospital, we could not get out of there fast enough. Once home, we relished our moments as a new family of 3. It was beautiful.
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My favorite moment as a new mom was just that first evening home from the hospital once all the friends and family had gone home and it was just us for the first time. Oh, and this is unrelated, but we STILL talk about that dinner the first night home from the hospital!
My favourite moments are when I can make my baby girl giggle like crazy!
Gosh, there is so many great moments. I think my favorite moment was when I saw both of my children for the first time and our eyes met. It felt like that first stare lasted forever.
One of my all time favorite moments as a new mom was when my second daughter started singing to me after a lovely nursing session. I think it was her way of saying, "thank you!". My husband was able to catch it all on video luckily!
My favorite moment was when I realized my boobs actually worked...I could produce milk and feed my baby. AMAZING :)
Its the smiles!
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your boys are absolutely beautiful!
my favorite mama moment? hearing my babies cry for the very first time at birth and seeing their sweet faces!
My favorite mom moment is to wonder on how my children turned out to be wonderful human beings.
My favorite moment as a mom is the excited look he gives me when he figures something out! Jack is such a blessing!! :)
My favorite moments are letting him sleep on my chest. He sleeps so much more peacefully!
Hearing "momma" for the first time!
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My favortie moment as a new mom was hearing my babies laugh for the first time. A real hearty laugh! There is NOTHING better:)
Gosh, i love seeing the boys together, makes me so excited to bring a little brother into this world for Brady :)
One of my favorite moments happened last night when B told me, Momma you my best friend! There are so many moments and I just love them all!
My favorite moment as a new Mom was seeing my baby sound asleep in my arms. That’s just sweet and peaceful.
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My favorite moment as a new mom is the hugs & kisses Ethan gives us now! I felt like I was doing all the loving, loving him, but now that he can reciprocate it back to us, it's such a gift! :)
My favorite moments were watching her sleep.....I could watch her forever...so peaceful
I love seeing my nieces for the first time and seeing them grow so much!!!
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My favorite moment was the first time I saw the smile on DD's little face.
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THE FIRST TIME I HELD HER BEFALLS ALL OF THE MOMENTS LEADING AFTERWARD BUT THERE ARE SO MANY MOMENTS I CAN'T BEGIN TO DECIDE! =)
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I absolutely love the way she is so peaceful when I pick hold her. I could love on her all day
Definitely the first smile. That's the best!
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The first time my son looked at me, broke into a huge smile, and said very softly "ma-ma". Be still my heart. It doesn't get any better than that.
my favorite mommy moment is hearing my baby giggle
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My absolute favorite moment so far was when my son told me "I love you Mommy" without any prompting!
My favorite moment as a mom was my watching my girls grow close to their father after he was gone for a year long military deployment. He left when they were 7 weeks and 14mo, and came home to a 14mo old and a 26mo old. It's so amazing to see their bond growing.
I loved those early days when he was snuggled up on my chest and we were both so cozy...such tender moments.
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My favorite moment as a new mom was watching my new baby sleep after a long day... watching him breath and be so peaceful.
My favorite moment is when my son's face lights up the moment he sees me.
My favorite moment is watching my 6 year old son, who has aspergers, actually interact with my 9 month old, and hearing my 9 month old squeal with delight. It warms my heart, and I thank God I have been blessed with two sweet boys.
My favorite moment was when my son would come to me to be comforted. Nothing warms your heart more.
My favorite was my son's first smile
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My favorite moment as a new mom was seeing the comfort in my sons face when he was upset and I held him and comforted him.
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i loved holding my new baby in my arms for the first time
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Honestly, my favorite moment with the moment my daughter and I first met. :)
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My favorite moment as an expectant mom has been feeling my baby kick. It is beyond amazing and surreal!
As a new mom, my favorite moment was bringing those kiddos HOME to all of the things I had picked out for them all those months!
My favorite moment as a new mom is the moment they first put her on my chest after she was born. Such a priceless moment.
My favorite Moment is when my girls met for the first time. Seeing big sister meet little sister makes me cry every time I think about it.
I loved rocking my babies to sleep at night.
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My favorite thing as a new mom was watching my baby learn so many new things and being curious about the world!
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So many sweet moments, it's hard to pick just one! I have to choose the day she started crawling - the smile on her face and her bright giggles gave me tears of joy. It's my favorite baby video so far!
I loved hearing the first coos the baby would make
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my favorite moment was bringing my daughter home for the first time
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Seeing my baby for the first time 24 hours later when they brought her to me in ICU
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my favorite moment is yet to come!
https://twitter.com/indk8/status/205019471721660416 tweeted!
My favorite moment was hearing him laugh for the first time!
technically my baby is still an inside-baby, but feeling her do somersaults in there is the best part so far!
I loved seeing my husband interact with the baby. And then with number two it was seeing him with both my husband and his big sister :)
My favorite moments are when they fall asleep and I can just sit there for hours holding them (often dozing off myself lol).
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My favorite moment was watching my children take their first steps.
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My favorite moment was his first full belly laugh. I can't help but smile when I hear it.
My favorite moment as a new Mom was when I talked with him, he laughed and responded with his “baby talk” happily.
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I was a totally inexperienced 18 year old when my oldest son was born. I'd never even changed a diaper. The first time I changed him in the hospital I put the diaper on backwards. Now that baby is about to turn 30. I can barely believe it.
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My favorite moment as a new mom was when my husband "caught" the baby and I yelled out, "What is it?" He said, "Look! Open your eyes and look on your chest..."
That's when we found out we had just become parents to the most beautiful little girl there ever was :)
It has been a little bit since I was a new mom, but my favorite moments were the closeness I felt with my babies when they were nursing.
seeing the first smile!!
i love when my girls play and giggle together
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The bonding, and the late night feedings. sweepmorey at gmail dot com
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Snuggles and smiles - I can't pick just one moment, they are all so special.
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I'm not a mom, but I love watching little ones when they first are trying to "talk"
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My favorite moment was my son's first steps..I was scared but excited to see him tottering on his feet
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I don't have any human babies LOL but I have 7 fur babies, all cats. Several of them I actually bottle fed raised and I loved it when they would latch and then their whole body would just go limp from relaxation and happiness. They would often purr while sucking the bottle. Just adorable!
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My favorite was always having Theo's face LIGHT UP whenever I came home from work. The best!
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I love just holding and snuggling with my daughter when she was sleeping
I love the snuggles I get from my son. He's 14 months and on the move constantly, so the few times he wants to snuggle, I eat it up.
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My favorite moment was looking down and seeing my husband's lips and eyes in my daughter.
My favorite moments are when they're eating, lock eyes with you intensely and give you a big grin. Melt this momma's heart.
My favorite moment i love watching him sleep.
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feeling that unconditional love
Seeing my daughter’s first true toothless smile was my favorite new mom moment :)
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My son came to us first as a foster child. I’ve had many wonderful moments, but probably one of the most memorable was when he started calling me “Mom”.
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