Here was another time in NYC. The weather was so warm and nice, and it was indeed the cloudy day with less sunburn. We went along the Fifth Avenue, the avenue of boutique and fashion. Here were the stories and the places we visited.

Our trip started at the Washington Square. Located in south of the Fifth Avenue, Washington square has been known for the symbolic hearth of Greenwich Village. Nearby place is New York University, where many reputable schools and departments are located in the countless buildings in NYC. Along the way, we passed the flea market. There were many artistic stuffs there.

Sun was really need to have something for lunch since we had only one burger shared in the morning. He was heading to St. Mark Place, where there are many Japanese restaurants located.

We had deluxe sushi, which was 50% off and a syoyu ramen. They were delicious!

The Fifth Avenue

Fifth Avenue has been known as a very highly recognition and powerful place in NYC.  On this avenue you can find an audacity of the Empire State Building, the ambition of the Rockefeller Center, and the world elegance of the Plaza Hotel. Located at the heart of Manhattan, the Fifth Avenue has continued to be the world's landmark of cultural and business.

Behind Sun is very famous triangular Fuller Building called Flatiron Building. This building locates very near Madison Square Park, where we went to have some rest after a long walk. Our trip ended with visiting the oldest Macy's store. Since Sun was very tired of walking and since our Summer break is nearly come to the end, we will try to give you guys updates if we have chances.

This Part I would like to dedicate to any whom is going to be a mother. These are tips about caring your young baby:

1. Always approach your baby softly, slowly, and quietly. Using eye-contact or make your presence known through your voice to keep her comfortable. Support her neck and head since they are very soft. Never shake your baby's head.

2. Nursing your baby at the first time is difficult. Your baby has the instinct of sucking, rooting, and swallowing. All you have to do is to help her latch on by choosing the most comfort position. Don't worry if the first day she hasn't done really well, she will get better in a few day.

3. Taking care of yourself is very important. Get enough sleep will help you produce more milk for your baby. Try to get some rest during the day if possible.

4. Checking your baby's health is easy by observing the frequency that she makes wet and dirty discharges. If she has more than  5-6 wets and 1-2 dirties a day, that means your baby is healthy. Otherwise, feed her more milk.

5. Using formula together with breast milk is another idea that I had done. This can make sure that the baby have enough milk during the day and night (especially at night).

6. Some baby has a rash when she was 1 or 2 months of age. Don't worry, this rash, however not a diaper rash, will be disappeared by itself. Consult doctor may help if it is getting worse.

7. Don't worry if your baby is crying all the time. Basically, if she fulfills with her needs - food, dry and clean cloth, nice temperature, and caring - she usually stops crying. If not, it maybe because of a colic (bad abdominal pain mostly cause by gas). Rub very gently at her back for a moment can help her release the gas.

8. Enjoy the moment!

Source: Carol Cooper MD. (ed). Mother & Baby. DK Publishing Inc, 2003.

Pakin Update

ชื่อ: เด็กชายภาคิน โอฬาพิริยกุล

วันเกิด 3 กันยายน ค.ศ. 2005

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