Raising CJ Alex & Bethany semi-pro baby parents

We follow up from our last episode and talk about how CJ has been post Tubes procedure. Bethany and Alex accidentally get into a flue shot debate. Baby CJ has developed her first real attachment to a stuffed toy. As always in recent times, we give a crawling update. Cadence said her first word! Listen now to find out which word. Baby Gadget of the Week: A box of scarves!

We start to have doubts that Cadence will ever learn how to crawl forward. We're worried she's inherited out worst traits; uncoordinated (Bethany) and lazy (Alex). We talk about why our baby will be needing tubes in her ears. We recap spending Christmas with Alex's family and New Year's with Bethany's college roommates. We realize Cadence doesn't have enough men in her life. Baby Gadget: Baby Einstein™ Music of the Seas Drum Set™ https://www.target.com/p/baby-einstein-153-music-of-the-seas-drum-set-153/-/A-51591693#lnk=sametab

Baby CJ continues to only crawl in reverse. She really advances with eating solid foods. She's finally healthy and enjoys her first full week at day care in a long time. She's developed a new skill...clapping! Some friends of ours are expecting and we ponder over all the advice or tips we could offer. We're already thinking we need a mini van. Baby Gadget: Soft Scilicone Bib by Kiddo Feedo https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M3XK7R6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1

Baby Cadence has had a cold, well two separate colds back to back, for five months. That, plus Hand Foot and Mouth has made for a really interesting time. By interesting we mean very difficult. We make a big life decision as Alex takes on a new career. Cadence has the most AMAZING costume for Halloween hand made by Bethany. CJ wears said costume to our friend Alexa's art show. Please visit http://alexacarson.com/ or https://www.etsy.com/shop/WildPaintings to check out her amazing work. CJ is now in the fourth and final stage of her baby bath. Baby Gadget of the week: Infant Safety Seat - Portable Easy Seat by Cozy Cover https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IHIENS2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Baby CJ has been battling some illnesses for quite a while now. It's taking a toll on the family. We try yet another road trip tactic in an effort to make it not miserable. CJ gains independence on the floor. She also makes some leaps with eating. Bethany visits a local Montessori school to see what it's all about. We provide an updated cloth diaper review as we've had more experience with the different types. We contemplate what life is like for CJ at child care all day. Baby Gadget of the Week: Fisher-Price Kick and Play Piano https://smile.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Laugh-Learn-Piano-Multi/dp/B01MCUJR59/ref=sr_1_6_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1511755649&sr=8-6&keywords=fisher+price+kick+and+play+piano

Our baby can sit up all by herself. She's also started the "backwards scoot crawl." CJ starts doing something we're calling a "war pat." We contemplate if CJ really likes us, or would just let anyone raise her. This is because we start her at a new child care center and the transition was surprisingly smooth. CJ picks up her worst cold yet. The congestion causes her to wake up every two hours. It's like we have a newborn again, zoiks! We (Alex & Bethany) go on our first date since CJ joined the family and get a babysitter for the first time. We also go out to dinner as a family and are blessed with a very special surprise from some amazing people. Baby Gadget of the Week: The Munchkin Food Masher https://smile.amazon.com/Go-Mash-Food-Smashing-Set/dp/B0009F3NJ6/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1510633668&sr=8-1&keywords=munchkin+go+mash&dpID=319itCWXW-L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch