Oh baby the places you'll go...

During my baby shower, Daddy Jarbs' sister, Aunt Kim gave us a bunch of books to start off Baby Jarbs' book collection/library. One of the books she gave me is Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go: A Book to be Read in the Utero. It was written by Mrs. Seuss :-). It is a very small book and an easy read.

Last week, Daddy Jarbs and I have started reading this book to Baby Jarbs. I have to admit, the first time I read it, I couldn't help but tear up especially after reading the last page. Daddy Jarbs and I alternate reading this book to Baby Jarbs right before we go to bed. Researchers have found increased uterine activity during the reading and true enough, everytime we do, Baby Jarbs kept on moving! It's as if she can really hear us. Is it just a coincidence? Possibly, but so far, her movements have been consistent everytime we read aloud to her.

Studies show that babies start to learn language while in their mother's womb. Babies start to recognize their mom's voice and will associate this voice to feeling safe and warm as soon as they are born. I am looking forward to veryfying whether there is some truth to this study :-).