Slowly, yet somehow so quickly, I’ve been watching Cecília grow and develop in so many ways.
She has started to recognize sounds and images. She loves watching a screen, even though the pediatrician advises against it. I’ll be honest: I’m not a fan of screens at this age either. She’s only three months old. Too much stimulation isn’t great at this stage of life—at least, that’s what I’ve learned from my wife, and let me tell you, she is always researching these things online.
The fact that we haven't fully followed the "no screen" advice doesn't necessarily mean we are doing it wrong. My wife and I are very selective about what we show her. We avoid hyper-stimulating cartoons with overly vibrant colors, loud noises, or characters that behave in ways we don't like. The sounds and music she listens to are simple, childish, and preferably calm.
But the topic I really want to touch on in this post is the moment when a baby starts to truly recognize you—when they see you almost 100% clearly. It’s special. She is always smiling at us. She’s so charming; everyone loves seeing her. And I don’t just say that because she’s my daughter—she really has this "air" of serenity mixed with kindness and love.
Babies recognize our voices from inside the womb. When a woman is pregnant, the sounds around her directly impact the baby. It was no different with Cecília. I used to talk to her while she was in her mother’s belly, and she would always move! It was such an amazing experience. I truly hope I can live that again!
In the beginning, during those first few weeks, a baby doesn’t see very well. They only see shapes and shadows. But as time passes, their vision becomes sharp and colorful.
Seeing Cecília healthy and perfect brings me so much joy. There are so many cases of children struggling with serious illnesses; it’s worrying. That was my biggest fear. But everything turned out just fine!
It’s only been three months, but believe me, there are many, many years ahead. I want to see her grow through every single phase.
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