His eczema seems to be clearing up a bit, thanks to the praying EG has been doing over him. I really believe it's that more so than the assorted creams we've been using on him. Thank God!
Today we started on a new routine since he turned 9 months old last week, moving on from his usual 4-hr one (2-hr up, 2-hr nap). Today went well actually, we started at 8am with brekky, nap at 11am, up again at about 12.30pm, lunch about 1pm, another nap (he fell asleep in the car on the way back from mother's grp at May's) at about 3.45pm till 5pm, then up again, dinner at 6pm, bath and goodnight by 8.30pm. Basically stretching out his feeds and wake-times :-)
Ivy, who works in childcare says it's a good idea for us to put him into it once a week so he can socialise with other kids, and it'll free me up to do some stuff without having to worry about him. It does sound like a good idea, especially to have some me-time - been feeling a bit of cabin-fever lately!
In other news we're heading to the Essential Baby fair at Flemington racecourse tomorrow. Hope it's good! Looking forward to the freebies and prizes hehe!
Monday, June 16, 2008
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Leap of faith
As the title of this post suggests, being a parent can be an incredibly difficult decision to make. Some take years to consider the step, some jump in with feet (and find their other limbs dangling precipitously behind), others and pushed. Whatever the case, it takes and inordinate amount of strength, perseverance and patience to pull it off. And it never lets up - you'll still be a parent whether it's now or later in your sunset years...and you pray you done right by them, and done right by God.
Speaking of diving into the unknown, I rescued an enterprising young jumper today. My little joey sprocket decided that the change table wasn't enough fun, and since mummy was bending down to pick a pair of pants for me to wear, why don't I join her down there? So he took a plunge into the deep abyss below. WEEEEEEE!!!! I yelped and grabbed him right in the middle of his free-fall, by the tummy, and held on to him tightly while he hung upside down, laughing and giggling away.
I just thank God that I'd decided a couple of days ago to swap his pants drawer over from the built-in cabinet. Can you imagine if I'd taken those few steps away?
In other news, I think his other little tooth is emerging from his lower gum to accompany his present one. We shall see!
Speaking of diving into the unknown, I rescued an enterprising young jumper today. My little joey sprocket decided that the change table wasn't enough fun, and since mummy was bending down to pick a pair of pants for me to wear, why don't I join her down there? So he took a plunge into the deep abyss below. WEEEEEEE!!!! I yelped and grabbed him right in the middle of his free-fall, by the tummy, and held on to him tightly while he hung upside down, laughing and giggling away.
I just thank God that I'd decided a couple of days ago to swap his pants drawer over from the built-in cabinet. Can you imagine if I'd taken those few steps away?
In other news, I think his other little tooth is emerging from his lower gum to accompany his present one. We shall see!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Egads!
WARNING: The following paragraphs contain descriptions of a graphic nature. Reader discretion advised. GRANDPARENTS - DO NOT continue reading if you are going to react adversely. We have everything under control, and are performing due diligence in preventing this sort of incident from occurring again.
Today I picked him up from his morning rant (at 4.30am), where he was once again standing at the edge of his cot barking at the door. He was pretty furious I took my time to come get him (like, 4 mins!) As I calmed him down and held his hands, it occurred to me his little fingers felt rougher than usual, as if there was some sort of adhesive on it. I figured it could've been the dry air in his room. After settling him down, I returned him to the cot and went back to bed.
Later that morning when I returned to change his nappy and as I glanced at his cot, shock horror! Blood! Again!
Now, I'm no stranger to seeing spotting on his sheets, or even on our clothes (see previous post). But this looked like something out of a crime scene. Or a blood donation drive gone horribly awry.
Egads! My faint and bleeding heart.
Well, we've started on the Coconut Oil treatment that my in-laws are advocating - a teaspoon-ful consumed a day, and applied topically as much as possible. We'll see how it goes!
Today I picked him up from his morning rant (at 4.30am), where he was once again standing at the edge of his cot barking at the door. He was pretty furious I took my time to come get him (like, 4 mins!) As I calmed him down and held his hands, it occurred to me his little fingers felt rougher than usual, as if there was some sort of adhesive on it. I figured it could've been the dry air in his room. After settling him down, I returned him to the cot and went back to bed.
Later that morning when I returned to change his nappy and as I glanced at his cot, shock horror! Blood! Again!
Now, I'm no stranger to seeing spotting on his sheets, or even on our clothes (see previous post). But this looked like something out of a crime scene. Or a blood donation drive gone horribly awry.
Egads! My faint and bleeding heart.
Well, we've started on the Coconut Oil treatment that my in-laws are advocating - a teaspoon-ful consumed a day, and applied topically as much as possible. We'll see how it goes!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Pitter Patter
It's really adorable when Aidan gets underfoot. Sometime it's dangerous of course, but in general it's lovely to see him explore and discover our living room. Save for the times when he's actually tugging at our bright red (read: ATTRACTIVE! COME TOUCH ME BABY!!) toolbox, or the dustbuster. Or the black light-weight stool that keeps toppling on top of him.
Tonight, it's DATE NIGHT! One of those rare occasions I get to enjoy my husband's company without worrying about the little bubba's needs (or hear his whining!) Thankfully Ellie and Ivy & Stephen (the soon-to-be newlywed Lims, who're also gonna be our neighbours in Maidstone) have offered to babysit so EG and I can have some me-time.
Anyhoos! As I'm typing this, bubba's advanced upon Ellie's laptop (sitting in the corner of the room), so I've planted him in his high-chair to watch cartoons on TV. It doesn't seem to interest him though. (Oh yay! EG's home from his meeting. Time to put bubba to sleep!) The next item on TV's the news, and he seems enthralled by the newscaster. Looks like he's keen on pretty blondes! Hmmm....
Tonight, it's DATE NIGHT! One of those rare occasions I get to enjoy my husband's company without worrying about the little bubba's needs (or hear his whining!) Thankfully Ellie and Ivy & Stephen (the soon-to-be newlywed Lims, who're also gonna be our neighbours in Maidstone) have offered to babysit so EG and I can have some me-time.
Anyhoos! As I'm typing this, bubba's advanced upon Ellie's laptop (sitting in the corner of the room), so I've planted him in his high-chair to watch cartoons on TV. It doesn't seem to interest him though. (Oh yay! EG's home from his meeting. Time to put bubba to sleep!) The next item on TV's the news, and he seems enthralled by the newscaster. Looks like he's keen on pretty blondes! Hmmm....
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Cheeky bum
This little bubba can be quite the handful! It's tiring sometimes to keep chasing him around, getting him out of sticky situations. Even as I type this, he's playing with his new toy. As in, rather than throw the balls through the little plastic tiger-hoop, he starts chewing it instead!
Yup, he just upends the whole toy and chews the tiger's tail. Cheeky!
In other news, we've finally got an appointment with the RCH eczema dept on 30 June, for a 2-hr appointment. Hopefully it'll give us some solutions to his skin problem. Poor bubba, maybe that's why his sleeps have been erratic, and why he keeps waking at night (last night he woke several times!). That and he's teething too. I'm just glad EG's off work for awhile before the new cafe starts up - gives us time to be together and to treasure moments, before he starts being crazy-busy!
Yup, he just upends the whole toy and chews the tiger's tail. Cheeky!In other news, we've finally got an appointment with the RCH eczema dept on 30 June, for a 2-hr appointment. Hopefully it'll give us some solutions to his skin problem. Poor bubba, maybe that's why his sleeps have been erratic, and why he keeps waking at night (last night he woke several times!). That and he's teething too. I'm just glad EG's off work for awhile before the new cafe starts up - gives us time to be together and to treasure moments, before he starts being crazy-busy!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Zits!
Oh my. You'd think that the presence of zits only heralds the tumultuous times of teenage-hood. But no. It can happen in infancy.
MY BABY'S GOT A PIMPLE!!!!
Boohoooohoooo....first eczema then a zit. On his left cheek. A whitehead. Sniff. Poor thing!
MY BABY'S GOT A PIMPLE!!!!
Boohoooohoooo....first eczema then a zit. On his left cheek. A whitehead. Sniff. Poor thing!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Piccies!
OOH! Before I forget to mention this, Aidan's really teething now! The tip of his bottom tooth is edging out above his gum - you can really see it, and feel it too (esp. when breastfeeding, yikes!) Will try to take some pics if he'll let me.
Here're some shots of him STANDING up in his cot! And bouncing up and down too...
This last pic is the one I wrote about y'day, about coming into his room after hearing his fuss/cry for about 10 mins, and he's finally fallen asleep. It was waaaaay past his naptime - he skipped his earlier nap in fact! - and hates falling asleep alone (he has this thing for hands and fingers. He must grip or be close to our hands to sleep!), especially when he's sitting up and doesn't quite know how to lie back down on his own. But as you can see, he eventually did - doubled-up!
Here're some shots of him STANDING up in his cot! And bouncing up and down too...
This last pic is the one I wrote about y'day, about coming into his room after hearing his fuss/cry for about 10 mins, and he's finally fallen asleep. It was waaaaay past his naptime - he skipped his earlier nap in fact! - and hates falling asleep alone (he has this thing for hands and fingers. He must grip or be close to our hands to sleep!), especially when he's sitting up and doesn't quite know how to lie back down on his own. But as you can see, he eventually did - doubled-up!
Monday, May 26, 2008
I keep finding him...
1. Standing! In his cot, in his playpen. Adorability factor: warp-speed 5!
2. Falling asleep doubled-up. As in he's bent from the waist down over his legs, face on the mattress or pillow. It's what happens when he's fussing and crying and then falls asleep sitting up! EG took a few photos; I'll put them up soon.
SO! Ho hum today was another day I spent indoors but with the cool addition of EG around. It's really nice having the whole family together, I will miss it when he starts getting really busy when the cafe's up and running. Treasuring these moments while I can.
I love where we live right now - too bad we've gotta move soon! The house we bought is nearing completion, and we'd have to say goodbye to the convenience of Puckle Street. I'll miss that. I'll also miss having Ellie hanging around the house - she's so great with Aidan, she's a BIG help, and she really keeps me sane (hard when it's just the baby and me in the house alone!). I'm really hoping she can move in with us to the new house, but we'll have to see - it's a touch inconvenient for her (altho we can work that out), and EG's concerned his parents won't have a place to stay when they come visit if she takes the 3rd bedroom. But it'll really help with rent, and EG, Aidan and I really love having Ellie around!
Anyhoos! Aidan's cold has cleared up, altho he's still scratching away at his face again. Booo... my sis-in-law suggested coconut oil that's really helped her daughter, so we're gonna go check it out and see if we can get some. The emu oil we bought worked a little, then stopped - same with the pharmaceutical medicines (like cortisone and elidel), so we're a little tired of trying now. I've even stopped eating whole eggs! Still praying!
2. Falling asleep doubled-up. As in he's bent from the waist down over his legs, face on the mattress or pillow. It's what happens when he's fussing and crying and then falls asleep sitting up! EG took a few photos; I'll put them up soon.
SO! Ho hum today was another day I spent indoors but with the cool addition of EG around. It's really nice having the whole family together, I will miss it when he starts getting really busy when the cafe's up and running. Treasuring these moments while I can.
I love where we live right now - too bad we've gotta move soon! The house we bought is nearing completion, and we'd have to say goodbye to the convenience of Puckle Street. I'll miss that. I'll also miss having Ellie hanging around the house - she's so great with Aidan, she's a BIG help, and she really keeps me sane (hard when it's just the baby and me in the house alone!). I'm really hoping she can move in with us to the new house, but we'll have to see - it's a touch inconvenient for her (altho we can work that out), and EG's concerned his parents won't have a place to stay when they come visit if she takes the 3rd bedroom. But it'll really help with rent, and EG, Aidan and I really love having Ellie around!
Anyhoos! Aidan's cold has cleared up, altho he's still scratching away at his face again. Booo... my sis-in-law suggested coconut oil that's really helped her daughter, so we're gonna go check it out and see if we can get some. The emu oil we bought worked a little, then stopped - same with the pharmaceutical medicines (like cortisone and elidel), so we're a little tired of trying now. I've even stopped eating whole eggs! Still praying!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Colds and sniffles
The past few days have been pretty hard, 'coz Aidan's down with a cold again. Snotty nose, drool, and 'coz of the dehydration, dry stools. Poor baby!
That also means the day-sleeps are erratic (if he does sleep at all), although thankfully he still sleeps for a stretch at night. But it's been tiresome having to cajole him to take his naps, or entertain him when the cajoling fails. He's being extra clingy as well, so it's tiring!
Right now he's still half-crying, half-whining in his cot. I hear smatterings of other syllables which is a good sign - that just means he's complaining too, and not just crying the whole way through! He actually fell asleep earlier on, but I made the mistake of covering him with his blanket and he woke up and has refused to return to sleep since then! How tiresome... poor bubba. His skin's not helping either.
Sigh! It's gonna be a long day again... 3 days stuck at home without stepping out once! (Didn't want the cold air to affect him) The spell will break tonight - I'm heading out to catch up with some of my old house-church girls and see how they're doing!
That also means the day-sleeps are erratic (if he does sleep at all), although thankfully he still sleeps for a stretch at night. But it's been tiresome having to cajole him to take his naps, or entertain him when the cajoling fails. He's being extra clingy as well, so it's tiring!
Right now he's still half-crying, half-whining in his cot. I hear smatterings of other syllables which is a good sign - that just means he's complaining too, and not just crying the whole way through! He actually fell asleep earlier on, but I made the mistake of covering him with his blanket and he woke up and has refused to return to sleep since then! How tiresome... poor bubba. His skin's not helping either.
Sigh! It's gonna be a long day again... 3 days stuck at home without stepping out once! (Didn't want the cold air to affect him) The spell will break tonight - I'm heading out to catch up with some of my old house-church girls and see how they're doing!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Wii Fit part 2
I tell ya, the Wii Fit really works out your abs - maybe not in the way you think. Just imagine those abdominal muscles contracting as you convulse in laughter. You get the idea!
So! For YOUR benefit as well, here's some ab training for you!
PS. EG really got a good workout outta this one. So did I. Seriously, hoola-hooping can be extremely tiring! Phew!
So! For YOUR benefit as well, here's some ab training for you!
PS. EG really got a good workout outta this one. So did I. Seriously, hoola-hooping can be extremely tiring! Phew!
Monday, May 19, 2008
Sleeps
We had a bit of a scare last night, when EG went to pick Aidan up to resettle him. His face was reddish, and when EG looked at his own left shoulder (the one Aidan was leaning on) his white t-shirt was covered in blood! Lots of it. Poor bubba had scratched his face badly, and I think his gums too. His breath smelled of blood.
Sigh. Last week his eczema had completely cleared up! It lasted for 2 days, then came back. I'm wondering if we over-used the cream that was working for him. We've stopped using that now, and upp-ed his sorbolene moisturiser. Boo... poor baby. I never realised how distressed I was by it until it actually cleared up and I good sense my mood lighten up! But now...ah wells. At least the discharge in his eye cleared up after medication drops, and he's sleeping through!
YES, did I mention it before? He's sleeping through! After all the routines and sleep training and upp-ing his solids intake, my bubba can sleep till 7am without me needing to resttle him in the middle of the night! He's doing 9pm to 7am, with a sleepy top-up at 11pm, although we're gonna try eliminating that last one, and adjusting him eventually so he can do 7pm - 7am. FINALLY!
So overall, I'm grateful. I'm getting more sleep. We've got a comfortable life here in Australia. I've got a fantastic husband who does more than his fair share of caring for bubba while working hard to provide for us. God is good. Life is good too!
Sigh. Last week his eczema had completely cleared up! It lasted for 2 days, then came back. I'm wondering if we over-used the cream that was working for him. We've stopped using that now, and upp-ed his sorbolene moisturiser. Boo... poor baby. I never realised how distressed I was by it until it actually cleared up and I good sense my mood lighten up! But now...ah wells. At least the discharge in his eye cleared up after medication drops, and he's sleeping through!
YES, did I mention it before? He's sleeping through! After all the routines and sleep training and upp-ing his solids intake, my bubba can sleep till 7am without me needing to resttle him in the middle of the night! He's doing 9pm to 7am, with a sleepy top-up at 11pm, although we're gonna try eliminating that last one, and adjusting him eventually so he can do 7pm - 7am. FINALLY!
So overall, I'm grateful. I'm getting more sleep. We've got a comfortable life here in Australia. I've got a fantastic husband who does more than his fair share of caring for bubba while working hard to provide for us. God is good. Life is good too!
Everyone's gotta have naked baby pictures
Allo... don't I have a fantastic come-hither look?
Me and my fishies in the tub!
Mmmm...yummy fishies...
Here's Aunty Ellie - she takes GREAT care of me when Mummy and Daddy are out!Sunday, May 18, 2008
Updates
1. He can retain object permanence, meaning when an object is hidden under, say, a cloth, he'll pull the cloth away to find it! This can be cute, but also dangerous 'coz I can't hide his tubes of creams for his eczema away from his fast fingers and mouth.
2. When you put a finger to his lips, he'll make a continuous sound 'coz he knows you'll tap his lips so he can go "boo boo boo boo boo...boo boo boo boo boo..." Haha!
3. He crawls FAST. Pounds across the carpet floor to whatever piques his interest.
4. He understands No. Or rather, the tone associated with No. He'll pick up say, a power cord, and I'll call out "No, Aidan!" sternly, and he'll drop it, turn to look at me, or just pause and sits there. Then he'll try again. Cheeky boy!!
Anyhoos, yesterday we went to Stephen's birthday dressed as a pirate family! Yup, it was a Pirate-themed costume party, and boy did we look good! Me with my one hooped earring and b/w scarf wrapped around my head, EG with his loose white shirt and bandanna, and a faux parrot stuck to his shoulder (ok, it was a toy mandarin duck - and it quacks!), and little Aidan went as deck-swabber castaway boy - the lowest on the pirate pecking order. He was a cutie.
The 2nd one we were supposed to look like fierce pirates, but obviously Aidan and I misheard the instructions.
2. When you put a finger to his lips, he'll make a continuous sound 'coz he knows you'll tap his lips so he can go "boo boo boo boo boo...boo boo boo boo boo..." Haha!
3. He crawls FAST. Pounds across the carpet floor to whatever piques his interest.
4. He understands No. Or rather, the tone associated with No. He'll pick up say, a power cord, and I'll call out "No, Aidan!" sternly, and he'll drop it, turn to look at me, or just pause and sits there. Then he'll try again. Cheeky boy!!
Anyhoos, yesterday we went to Stephen's birthday dressed as a pirate family! Yup, it was a Pirate-themed costume party, and boy did we look good! Me with my one hooped earring and b/w scarf wrapped around my head, EG with his loose white shirt and bandanna, and a faux parrot stuck to his shoulder (ok, it was a toy mandarin duck - and it quacks!), and little Aidan went as deck-swabber castaway boy - the lowest on the pirate pecking order. He was a cutie.
The 2nd one we were supposed to look like fierce pirates, but obviously Aidan and I misheard the instructions.Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Autumn
I love the green and and gold of Autumn leaves cascading down outside my window. It's gorgeous! Crisp and scrunchy. Aidan loves sitting amongst them and picking the leaves as they fall atop him one by one, shaken from their branches by the cool breeze. They cover the courtyard decking in a blanket of gorgeous golden light.
How wonderful Creation can be.
I look at Aidan and I remember that everyday. My beautiful boy, alert, active, quick on his feet, and with his hands too! My iBook spacebar is no longer the same after he had a go at it yesterday. Forgivemyrun-onsentencebutthat'swhathappenswithaspacebarthat'sbeenri ppedfromitshomeandreattached.
What a cheeky bugger!
How wonderful Creation can be.
I look at Aidan and I remember that everyday. My beautiful boy, alert, active, quick on his feet, and with his hands too! My iBook spacebar is no longer the same after he had a go at it yesterday. Forgivemyrun-onsentencebutthat'swhathappenswithaspacebarthat'sbeenri ppedfromitshomeandreattached.
What a cheeky bugger!
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Fit as a fiddle
I am now the proud owner of the Wii Fit! Hooray - exercise at my convenience. No more having to dress Aidan up and lugging all his possessions around just so I can endure a 1-hr gym class. Now, whenever he's asleep, I can do yoga, play soccer, dance etc. all in the comfy of my own home!
At least, that's what I hope my latest purchase will encourage me to do. I still have another 7 kgs to lose (can u believe it? I've lost 10 already! Albeit about 3 kgs were the baby and fluids... but still, that's an achievement!)
We shall see!
At least, that's what I hope my latest purchase will encourage me to do. I still have another 7 kgs to lose (can u believe it? I've lost 10 already! Albeit about 3 kgs were the baby and fluids... but still, that's an achievement!)
We shall see!
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