Sinok (Hiccups)

Lucy has the hiccups after every feeding.  I'm starting to be concerned and this is one of those times when you should not Google.  Either that or be extremely selective with what to read and believe.  There are websites that say it is because of the mommy's diet, other's say it's because her diaphragm is still immature, while others say it just happens for no reason.

In tagalog, hiccups are known as sinok.  The elders say that putting a wet piece of cotton on the baby's forehead will get rid of it.  Of course, Ninang Kimi had to test this old wives' tale - I don't think it worked.  Could be because she used a piece of paper towel or maybe, just maybe, it's a little too hokey.  :o)

Lucy looking a bit silly

Jared may have actually found the cure for the hiccups.  The last time Lucy had them, he launched into this explanation, "Lucy, did you know hiccups are an involuntary muscular contraction of the diaphragm?  It was left over from our amphibious ancestors and.... HEY!"

He wasn't able to finish.  Lucy was already fast asleep and the hiccups were cured.  LOL!