Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Three Months Old Today

Three Months Old Today



Dearest Princess,

Happy birthday sweet angel. You are now three months old and my you have grown in size and weight. I have had to put away the first set of clothes you often wore during the first month you were born. They no longer fit you. But not to worry you have tons of clothes that are just waiting for you in the cupboard from your Grandad Chan in the UK and your Mama.

I'm not sure if you aware, but I like to think you were, your daddy went on a business trip last Thursday. The first time he has been away from you for so long. I could tell he just missed you to bits as he bought you a beautiful dress from Zara that will fit you during raya and a cool funky top that you'll only be able to wear when you turn one. Those nights without him were lonely ones. It was just you and me propped in front of the TV. I don't even think we went out. On Friday night, after spending the whole day at Auntie Inah's, we saw her again at Escapade. It was your cousin, Eliza's birthday. This time round you were a good girl since mummy now knows you don't like your routine disturbed, i.e. to be in bed by 8pm BUT if we are out, you like to be out in your sleep suit so you can fall asleep on the way home. So thats what mummy did. Changed you into your sleepsuit before going out. Mummy also brought the moses basket just in case but you did not look sleepy at all. Thank God Auntie Inah had a VIP room, so the noise was on a down low and you had the comfort of the air-conditioner, which seems to be a must for you. You have now been dubbed "Puteri Lilin". I guess yesterday was "Mummy Inah Day".

The following day, Saturday, was the day Daddy returned. Since he was coming back on the late-night flight, we decided to make flying visits to some people. First we sent the maid home then we went to Auntie Inah's since Mama called to tell mummy that she bought you some clothes. It was so sweet of her to do so. Your clothes were chosen by your mummy Inah so you are definitely going to look great when they can actually fit you. We then made our way to Auntie Alai's house in Berakas to pass her some necessities for when she gives birth to Baby Z. We spent a good half an hour with Auntie Alai and you spent a lil quality time with her. Our last stop was your Grandma's house. We just popped in to say hi to Nini boy before making our way home. You were asleep when we picked daddy up from the airport but I could tell he was glad to see you anyways, awake or asleep.

Last night was a shocker though. Daddy got into a car accident but luckily enough your daddy is a stunt man and was able to save himself from getting hurt. Mummy wouldn't know what to do if something ever happened to your daddy.

Anyhoo, as of today, mummy can proudly say you've master the art of your hands! You can now open and close them and nowadays they are more open than closed. You also like to grab onto things, like my hair. hehe....and your blanket. Maybe mummy should buy you that teddy bear that comes with a lil mini blankie. we'll see. You have also surprised me this week. Since the day after National day, you have slept right through and have not woken up for your really-early-morning feeds. You have your last feed between 8pm - 9pm, burb and then you are in Never never land for the whole night. You are such a good baby.

I love the sound of your laughter. I must remember to record it one of these days. I do two things to you that make you giggle like crazy. First mummy kisses you on one cheek then the next and you seem to like it but not as much as mummy's "Chomping" game. I'll pretend to chomp your hand and then you'll just start giggling. How I do love your giggles my love.

So, today is the 25th. Its time for your monthly portrait. We'll do that later okay love. For now, mummy has to pack up and pick u up. Mwuah!

Love u my munchkin
xoxo

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Monday, February 9, 2009

Two & a Half

Mia today
(taken 9th February)

Mia is now two and a half months old. She's definitely growing up fast. Every lunch time and when I pick her up after work, she will enjoy having a little chat with me first. I like to think she's telling me all about her day with her Grandma who babysits her while I'm at work. Thank God we have now established a routine. I just love routines, it makes life easier. So far, the day starts off with me getting up, showering and changing. Then, if she's not awake by then, I quickly nip downstairs to make breakfast for my darling. If she's already awake and talking to her self in bed, then I bring her along downstairs with me. After preparing breakfast, I load up the car with Mia's baby box then I make some honeywater for her, just in case she gets thirsty on the way to Grandma's house. I dash back upstairs to kiss my darling goodbye and by 7.30am I'm out the door. During lunchtime my darling and myself spend at my mummy's house. I breastfeed Mia, have a little lunch prepared by my ever so dear mummy and try get Mia to take a nap. By 4.30pm, I'm normally out of my office door and try not waste time. When I get to mummy's place, Mia is normally looking happy & satisfied and chatty too. Then as we drive home she nods off to sleep. Yesterday was the first though. We were all on the bed at home and Mia started talking and her daddy started playing with her. Not only did she smile, which she established after her turning one month old, she started laughing, well, giggling and it was adorable.


Her second day at Grandma's
(3rd February)


Since I've started work, Mia has set her own routine. She likes to be diaper-changed, dressed for bed & fed before 9pm so she can go to sleep, otherwise she starts crying. Last night was a laugh though. I was feeding her & trying to put her down to sleep just a little before 9pm in the TV room but she seemed restless so I moved into her room and sat in the chair. She still didn't want to sleep, she wanted to have a chat. So I played with her for a couple of minutes and allowed her to say what she wanted to say then as she sat on my lap facing me, she just suddenly fell drowsy and nodded off. It was hilarious to see her just nod just like that like a switch had been turned on, the Sleeping Switch. But, Alhamdullillah my daughter is a good, obedient girl who realizes the difference between night & day and sleeps throughout the night until about 4am to 5am when she has a feed. I'm adjusting and I think this routine is just perfect for me right now.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Finally its Friday


Thank God its finally Friday. Today Mia spends the day with her Auntie Inah since we still don't have a nanny for her yet. Apparently our application for a maid's quota was denied and we have to write a "Rayuan" letter. Basically we have to write a letter to beg them to approve our application. So in the mean time, Mia has her Grandma to babysit her from Monday to Thursday then on Fridays is off to Jerudong to spend the day with Ka'Inah. At least I know she's in safe hands plus it will be good "socializing" time for her.

Since I've started work, I've realized Mia starts to cry in her sleep at night. I'm thinking it could be just nightmares or maybe just maybe she misses me. I've also observed that she drooling and munching on her hands alot, especially since she "found" her hands. It happened when she just turned 2 months, I was changing her then suddenly she wasn't amused by the fan anymore. She was staring at her hand and moving it about and looked like she was happy. If only I could read her mind. Instead I'm guessing she's thinking, "Owhh, so if I move it this way, it goes this way. Rupanya I can control this object.." hehe. She's also started blowing bubbles. Must be all the saliva she's producing.

I'm still bottle feeding but when she's at home with me at night, she breastfeeds. During my last month of maternity leave, I managed to cut back to just 2-3 bottles of 5oz of milk. According to the tinned formula she is now suppose to be taking 6oz of milk but I've managed to maintain it at 5oz. Currently, she takes one and a half in the morning, gulps down my breastmilk during lunchtime and she has another bottle in the afternoon. So I really need to see her during lunch and I also have to start pumping regularly at work. The Fenugreek seed supplements helps a little bit but everytime I pump I still get a lousy 1oz, if I'm lucky. Maybe its my food intake. I think I'll go on a Milo drink & soupy diet, just to experiment. Wish me luck!

Monday, February 2, 2009

End of Maternity Leave

2nd February 2009

Today is my second day at work and I miss Mia terribly. To keep her attached to me, I've been doing online 'window' shopping to spruce up her nursery and searching for some frilly knickers for her.

1) Wooden letters
New Arrivals inc.
Kookoo Bear kids
Toy Giant

2) Frilly Knickers
Baby Classics


Yesterday was the beginning of a new routine for me. I had to wake up way earlier than usual, shower & dress then drop Mia off at her Grandma's place. I didn't think it was a good idea to give her a bath so it seems she'll be having bath time with her Grandma from now on. I kissed her goodbye and she started crying as if she knew. I was getting teary-eyed but thought I've got to be strong. So I quickly dashed to the kitchen and made her a bottle of milk and quickly fed it to her. Only then could I say my goodbyes since she was occupied with her feeding. Lunch time was great. It took me 5 minutes to get to my mums place and once I arrived, Mia was such a chatterbox sitting there with her daddy who dropped by for a couple of minutes. She was basically telling us what she did all morning (well, thats what I think).

At lunch today, I got to my mum's place 20 minutes past 12 to find my little baby all dressed up in her new dress and shoes. She looked adorable. I guess I'm used to working now. I do miss her terribly but I'm lucky I get to see her at lunch time. She seems to be quite occupied since mum brings her here, there and everywhere. She definitely got my characteristic of loving to just go out.

All dressed to go out