Saturday, February 26, 2005
We started the day with a Wembley walk. We went past the Wembley Primary School and since it was almost 8am when the polling booths opened, Mum and Dad joined the queue to cast their votes in the State election. We continued on for Mum and Dad to have a coffee and muffins at a coffee shop.
Back at home, Mum and Dad read the newspaper and watched music videos. I'm not supposed to watch the TV but I couldn't help noticing Gwen Stefani's moves. We all had a little lie down after our hectic morning, before we headed to Leederville for a family lunch with Nanna and Poppa, Auntie Kate, Uncle Alan and Claudia. I slept in my pram, my dreams only briefly interrupted by extremely high pitched squeals from Claudia, she can rival Mariah Carey in the upper registers! After they had left, I had Nanna's undivided attention and she held me and fussed over me just how I like it!
5pm and another social occasion... drinks at the Cranley's house in Daglish Street. We saw all the family who were at the picnic last night as well as Kieran visiting from Alice Springs and Yien from Bunbury. I slept the whole time and of course looked angelic for all those who cared to peek at me in my pram. I heard Mrs Cranley let her cockatoo Cocky out of his cage for his evening stroll but I was glad to be safely in my pram away from his sharp beak!
Back at home, Mum and Dad read the newspaper and watched music videos. I'm not supposed to watch the TV but I couldn't help noticing Gwen Stefani's moves. We all had a little lie down after our hectic morning, before we headed to Leederville for a family lunch with Nanna and Poppa, Auntie Kate, Uncle Alan and Claudia. I slept in my pram, my dreams only briefly interrupted by extremely high pitched squeals from Claudia, she can rival Mariah Carey in the upper registers! After they had left, I had Nanna's undivided attention and she held me and fussed over me just how I like it!
5pm and another social occasion... drinks at the Cranley's house in Daglish Street. We saw all the family who were at the picnic last night as well as Kieran visiting from Alice Springs and Yien from Bunbury. I slept the whole time and of course looked angelic for all those who cared to peek at me in my pram. I heard Mrs Cranley let her cockatoo Cocky out of his cage for his evening stroll but I was glad to be safely in my pram away from his sharp beak!
Friday, February 25, 2005
This morning Mum took me to a lactation consultant named Veronica. She is a nice lady who watched me feed on Mummy's breast and pushed and poked to make sure I was in the right position. We got some ideas to take home and try, to make sure that me and Mum are both doing it right.
Then we went to collect Dad from work and to celebrate my 8th week today, my Mum and Dad took me to visit a nurse who poked 3 big needles into my juicy little thighs. These were my 8 week vaccinations, I was very brave at the time and only cried a little bit, in fact I think Mum cried more than me! We also saw Eliza at the clinic, she had taken 14 month old Felice in to get her Pneumococcal vaccination, that was one of the needles I had too.
We took Dad back to work, and Mum and I went home. After I fed (using the new technique of course) I went to sleep but when I woke up for my next feed I was inconsolable for some time. I had heard that babies sometimes have an adverse reaction to vaccinations and I didn't want my parents to feel like I wasn't normal! Eventually after trying breasts and dummies in my mouth, many cuddles, some baby Panadol, and sitting in front of the fan amongst other things, I eventually worked my way down to quiet sobs and then I realised that I was in fact OK after all!
This evening, we went to a nice park at Perry Lakes for a Cranley get together because Gerard and Caroline with Jemima and baby Keiran are over from England and also Kirsty and Greg are over from Melbourne with a little baby in Kirsty's tummy. I sat quietly in the pram looking up at the kookaburras and crows in the trees while Mum and Dad mingled and told how bad they felt about my experiences today! After dark we went home and I fell into a deep sleep and forgot about the troubles of today.
Then we went to collect Dad from work and to celebrate my 8th week today, my Mum and Dad took me to visit a nurse who poked 3 big needles into my juicy little thighs. These were my 8 week vaccinations, I was very brave at the time and only cried a little bit, in fact I think Mum cried more than me! We also saw Eliza at the clinic, she had taken 14 month old Felice in to get her Pneumococcal vaccination, that was one of the needles I had too.
We took Dad back to work, and Mum and I went home. After I fed (using the new technique of course) I went to sleep but when I woke up for my next feed I was inconsolable for some time. I had heard that babies sometimes have an adverse reaction to vaccinations and I didn't want my parents to feel like I wasn't normal! Eventually after trying breasts and dummies in my mouth, many cuddles, some baby Panadol, and sitting in front of the fan amongst other things, I eventually worked my way down to quiet sobs and then I realised that I was in fact OK after all!
This evening, we went to a nice park at Perry Lakes for a Cranley get together because Gerard and Caroline with Jemima and baby Keiran are over from England and also Kirsty and Greg are over from Melbourne with a little baby in Kirsty's tummy. I sat quietly in the pram looking up at the kookaburras and crows in the trees while Mum and Dad mingled and told how bad they felt about my experiences today! After dark we went home and I fell into a deep sleep and forgot about the troubles of today.
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
This morning my Dad came to pick me up from my bassinet. I frequently greet Mum or Dad with a big sunny smile when they come to get me up and I can see them melting when they see me smile.
Mum and I went to the second week of the Shenton Park New Mothers group. I threw up on myself and Mum but no one seemed to notice so my impeccable behaviour record is intact. Mum took me over to the change mat to change my nappy and clothes and I threw up even more. Mum was a bit worried but I gave her a huge smile as she wiped my face clean and then she was OK.
Afterwards we went to Target to buy me some more nappies and a bag for Mum to cart all my bits and pieces around in. I was trying to help with the bag selection process when Mum put a dummy in my mouth, so she had to make the decision all by herself.
After work, Sandra from no. 78 dropped in to see me, she timed her visit very well and got to hold me before it was time for my bath.
Mum and I went to the second week of the Shenton Park New Mothers group. I threw up on myself and Mum but no one seemed to notice so my impeccable behaviour record is intact. Mum took me over to the change mat to change my nappy and clothes and I threw up even more. Mum was a bit worried but I gave her a huge smile as she wiped my face clean and then she was OK.
Afterwards we went to Target to buy me some more nappies and a bag for Mum to cart all my bits and pieces around in. I was trying to help with the bag selection process when Mum put a dummy in my mouth, so she had to make the decision all by herself.
After work, Sandra from no. 78 dropped in to see me, she timed her visit very well and got to hold me before it was time for my bath.
Saturday, February 19, 2005
We all drove up to Anthony and Sharon's place in the hills for a BBQ lunch. Amelia let me sleep in her porta-cot when I got tired, I made good use of it by sleeping for nearly 4 hours. I met some new friends - Amelia who is 6 months old, Amber 8 months, Ryan 14 months and Emmerson is 2¼.
Almost everyone went for a swim, including me and my Dad! Normally it only takes my Mum a few minutes to run the water into my bath, but this was one huge bath! I had to wear one of Amelia's little swimmers (nappy) in this bath but normally at home I roam free! It wasn't as warm as my usual baths, but Dad held me carefully and even when I flung my head around when he wasn't expecting it, I only swallowed a bit of the strange tasting water. Afterwards, Mum gave me a wash in a normal bath like at home and then she put my clothes on again. For your information Dad, Mum AND I like the little overalls I was wearing today!
Almost everyone went for a swim, including me and my Dad! Normally it only takes my Mum a few minutes to run the water into my bath, but this was one huge bath! I had to wear one of Amelia's little swimmers (nappy) in this bath but normally at home I roam free! It wasn't as warm as my usual baths, but Dad held me carefully and even when I flung my head around when he wasn't expecting it, I only swallowed a bit of the strange tasting water. Afterwards, Mum gave me a wash in a normal bath like at home and then she put my clothes on again. For your information Dad, Mum AND I like the little overalls I was wearing today!
Friday, February 18, 2005
Mum and I were out this morning and when we got home, there was another bag of beautiful boys clothes on the doorstep. Michelle dropped in later which confirmed our suspicions that they were from her (and Josh and Samuel.) Man, I'm going to have to start changing my outfit more often so that I can get to wear them all.
After that I went with Mum to the physio to get treatment for her wrists and neck which are sore from all the handling I require! She now has various exercises to do which should help. Dad came home from work early and gave me a bath before I slept for 6 hours this evening. I'm really getting the hang of sleeping for longer periods which Mum and Dad really seem to like!
After that I went with Mum to the physio to get treatment for her wrists and neck which are sore from all the handling I require! She now has various exercises to do which should help. Dad came home from work early and gave me a bath before I slept for 6 hours this evening. I'm really getting the hang of sleeping for longer periods which Mum and Dad really seem to like!
Thursday, February 17, 2005
I broke my record again and went 11 hours between feeds last night! I fed at 7pm last night and I slept until Dad woke me at 6am when he got up for work. I was having a good long sleep because I had fed so frequently during the day yesterday.
Today it was my 6 week checkup with the paediatrician. He gave me a clean bill of health, despite what I had lurking in my nappy at the time. This evening I tried having my tummy time on top of Dad who was lying on the couch. This was certainly more successful that when I do it on a mat on the floor and I cry because its frustrating!
Today it was my 6 week checkup with the paediatrician. He gave me a clean bill of health, despite what I had lurking in my nappy at the time. This evening I tried having my tummy time on top of Dad who was lying on the couch. This was certainly more successful that when I do it on a mat on the floor and I cry because its frustrating!
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
I went 10 hours between feeds last night, which gave me a bit of leeway with my behaviour today! Mum took me to the hairdresser with her this morning, a dummy helped keep me quiet until we got back home for Mum to feed me. Mum's hairdresser Lorinda looked very disappointed when she saw my lack of hair... it will be some time before I have my own appointment with Lorinda!
After lunch, Mum needed to go to the doctor, so I came along too. The doctor was in the city, and afterwards I had my first shopping outing in the city. We went to Myer where Mum bought a photo album for my pics. Afterwards, we discovered the Parents Room there which is perfect for hungry little people like me who need to get an extra feed in during the shopping expedition!
Since we were going so well, Mum took me in to my Dad’s work so that they could show me off there. We got several comments saying that I don’t look at all like my Dad. That’s OK, I still enjoy gazing intently at his dark eyes whenever he is within my focusing distance.
After lunch, Mum needed to go to the doctor, so I came along too. The doctor was in the city, and afterwards I had my first shopping outing in the city. We went to Myer where Mum bought a photo album for my pics. Afterwards, we discovered the Parents Room there which is perfect for hungry little people like me who need to get an extra feed in during the shopping expedition!
Since we were going so well, Mum took me in to my Dad’s work so that they could show me off there. We got several comments saying that I don’t look at all like my Dad. That’s OK, I still enjoy gazing intently at his dark eyes whenever he is within my focusing distance.
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
It was 42 degrees today and Mum and I were out and about. First we went to a Mothers Group at the Shenton Park Child Health Centre. There were 15 Mums and babies squashed into a small room with an ancient noisy air conditioning unit, true to form I slept through it all!
Next we went to my cousin Claudia's first birthday party. By then I was ready for feeding and got to look up at the pretty blue and pink helium balloon as I was breastfeeding. Auntie Kate had gone to alot of trouble to make it a lovely party for us all although I was just pleased to be indoors out of the heat! The profiterole tower cake was also a winner although it looked hard work for Auntie Kate to carve it up for eating.
Mum and I had almost wilted by the time we got home. Mum fed me in my newly air conditioned bedroom and then I went to sleep. Mum did the same in her air conditioned bedroom. We found out that if you leave the bedroom doors open and close a few others, it is possible to cool the living area of the house considerably. It was still 40 degrees at 6pm and looks like being a warm night too, but we'll be sleeping like babies...
Next we went to my cousin Claudia's first birthday party. By then I was ready for feeding and got to look up at the pretty blue and pink helium balloon as I was breastfeeding. Auntie Kate had gone to alot of trouble to make it a lovely party for us all although I was just pleased to be indoors out of the heat! The profiterole tower cake was also a winner although it looked hard work for Auntie Kate to carve it up for eating.
Mum and I had almost wilted by the time we got home. Mum fed me in my newly air conditioned bedroom and then I went to sleep. Mum did the same in her air conditioned bedroom. We found out that if you leave the bedroom doors open and close a few others, it is possible to cool the living area of the house considerably. It was still 40 degrees at 6pm and looks like being a warm night too, but we'll be sleeping like babies...
Monday, February 14, 2005
Today I had my 6 week checkup with the Child Health Nurse. She was very impressed with my progress and I smiled and charmed her too. I now weigh 5.44kg and am 61kg in length. This is off the chart for height (length), perhaps I'll get my Dad to coach me at volleyball one day! (I think he'd prefer me to play tennis or golf for some reason!)
It was 39 degrees today and Mum and I were both sweating by the time we arrived home from walking to the clinic and home via the supermarket too. Luckily we now have air conditioning at home and Mum left me in my pram in the cool to sleep some more.
Once Dad came home from work, we all headed down to the beach for a picnic. I thought we were celebrating me being in the world 6 weeks but Mum and Dad were staring into each others eyes and declaring their undying love for each other so perhaps Valentines Day was the real reason. That didn't stop me from getting their attention every now and then. They had a swim and a lovely picnic and then we all lay on the blanket and watched the sun set. That was after Dad took some photos of me at my first outing to the beach! Today was memorable because I did some beautiful smiles for Mum and Dad when I was lying next to them on the picnic blanket.
It was 39 degrees today and Mum and I were both sweating by the time we arrived home from walking to the clinic and home via the supermarket too. Luckily we now have air conditioning at home and Mum left me in my pram in the cool to sleep some more.
Once Dad came home from work, we all headed down to the beach for a picnic. I thought we were celebrating me being in the world 6 weeks but Mum and Dad were staring into each others eyes and declaring their undying love for each other so perhaps Valentines Day was the real reason. That didn't stop me from getting their attention every now and then. They had a swim and a lovely picnic and then we all lay on the blanket and watched the sun set. That was after Dad took some photos of me at my first outing to the beach! Today was memorable because I did some beautiful smiles for Mum and Dad when I was lying next to them on the picnic blanket.
Sunday, February 13, 2005
Mum and Dad insist on giving me tummy time every few days and I keep trying to tell them that its not much fun for me with my face buried in the playmat. Today I just lay there staring to one side and enjoyed a little rest.
After lunch we all went for a walk with me in the pram. We stopped in to see the Cranleys in Daglish Street. I could see that Mrs Cranley and Rosemary were itching for a cuddle so I opened my eyes and looked lively so that they wouldn't feel bad for waking me. I do enjoy being held, by anyone who will say nice things about me! I'm starting to smile more although they still often happen at random times, must get them under control!
After lunch we all went for a walk with me in the pram. We stopped in to see the Cranleys in Daglish Street. I could see that Mrs Cranley and Rosemary were itching for a cuddle so I opened my eyes and looked lively so that they wouldn't feel bad for waking me. I do enjoy being held, by anyone who will say nice things about me! I'm starting to smile more although they still often happen at random times, must get them under control!
Saturday, February 12, 2005
The alarm went off early but Dad didn't like his chances of waking Mum and I so we all slept a bit longer. When we were eventually ready, we all went to the Volleyball trials for the state teams at the Rossmoyne gym. Dad was able to show me off to the volleyball players that he had coached last year. Lets hope that my cuteness doesn't inspire any of them to become teenage Mums just yet!
Later on, we went to cousin Claudia's house. Her parents were down south at the Leeuwin concert for the weekend so Nanna and Poppa were in charge. Nan and George were also visiting and Nan held me for a while until I fell asleep. It seems that people like to cuddle me! Today everyone commented on my good eye focus. I am now starting to look intently at people's faces and watch the funny facial movements they make to try and coax a smile from me!
Later on, we went to cousin Claudia's house. Her parents were down south at the Leeuwin concert for the weekend so Nanna and Poppa were in charge. Nan and George were also visiting and Nan held me for a while until I fell asleep. It seems that people like to cuddle me! Today everyone commented on my good eye focus. I am now starting to look intently at people's faces and watch the funny facial movements they make to try and coax a smile from me!
Friday, February 11, 2005
It was forecast to be 37 degrees today, so Mum got up after my 7am feed (instead of sleeping in) and we went for a walk with the pram. It soon got hot, and we came home for a feed for me and a shower and late morning sleep for Mum.
This afternoon, I went with Mum for her 6 week checkup with the obstetrician. She was pronounced "well and happy" and we went on our way. Outside, we saw cousin Claudia and Auntie Kate so we chatted to them for a bit. I was dressed in one of my best outfits and stayed asleep and looking incredibly cute so that Claudia would know that she has some stiff competition! When we got home, Dad had just cycled home from work. He was hot and went to the beach for a swim while I fed again.
Nanna and Poppa came over for dinner and to watch TV since theirs isn't working. Nanna cuddled me and then wrapped me up for bed. I fussed for a bit so that she would come in and rock me a few times but I eventually nodded off.
This afternoon, I went with Mum for her 6 week checkup with the obstetrician. She was pronounced "well and happy" and we went on our way. Outside, we saw cousin Claudia and Auntie Kate so we chatted to them for a bit. I was dressed in one of my best outfits and stayed asleep and looking incredibly cute so that Claudia would know that she has some stiff competition! When we got home, Dad had just cycled home from work. He was hot and went to the beach for a swim while I fed again.
Nanna and Poppa came over for dinner and to watch TV since theirs isn't working. Nanna cuddled me and then wrapped me up for bed. I fussed for a bit so that she would come in and rock me a few times but I eventually nodded off.
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Now I know why Dad works with computers... the pram tyre was flat again by the morning. So Mum pumped it up and then we quickly walked down to the bike shop to get it repaired. Mum bought a proper tyre repair kit for Dad to use next time, his McGyver fix of electrical tape and super glue obviously didn't last long!
We needed to have the pram tyre repaired for us to go to the mothers group at the hospital this afternoon. However I didn't actually spend much time in the pram where most of the other babies were. I fussed a bit and got fed and held by Mum so that I stayed in the room with all the Mums and listened to them talking about us little people again!
We needed to have the pram tyre repaired for us to go to the mothers group at the hospital this afternoon. However I didn't actually spend much time in the pram where most of the other babies were. I fussed a bit and got fed and held by Mum so that I stayed in the room with all the Mums and listened to them talking about us little people again!
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Mum and I have had a quiet couple of days at home getting used to being in each other's company all day. Each day we have gone for a walk, Mum has yet to perfect the art of wheeling the pram back up the stairs so that I don't realise that we are back home and wake up immediately! On our walks, we have discovered some walkways near Herdsman Lake which I am sure we will get to know well. I will need to read up on bird watching to identify all the birds which we passed near the lake.
Mum spoke with Yien today and found out that they have now sold their house at 90 Pangbourne Street. That is a shame, I would have liked to have Jessica and Olivia as neighbours one day.
Today Mum called Rhianon to see how she and baby Séamus are going. Séamus is 2 weeks older than me and is doing better now that they have treatment for reflux. After lunch, Mum and I walked over to their house on Harborne Street to visit them. On the way, Mum noticed that the pram had a flat tyre. We kept going but it was hard work for her, especially now that I am well over the 5kg mark!
We got home for a feed around 4.30pm and then Dad arrived home. He repaired the puncture in the pram and patiently rocked my bassinet until I went off to sleep so that Mum and Dad could eat their Green Chicken Curry in peace. I couldn't believe that they then watched 'Desperate Housewives' on TV, they're not setting a very good example!
Mum spoke with Yien today and found out that they have now sold their house at 90 Pangbourne Street. That is a shame, I would have liked to have Jessica and Olivia as neighbours one day.
Today Mum called Rhianon to see how she and baby Séamus are going. Séamus is 2 weeks older than me and is doing better now that they have treatment for reflux. After lunch, Mum and I walked over to their house on Harborne Street to visit them. On the way, Mum noticed that the pram had a flat tyre. We kept going but it was hard work for her, especially now that I am well over the 5kg mark!
We got home for a feed around 4.30pm and then Dad arrived home. He repaired the puncture in the pram and patiently rocked my bassinet until I went off to sleep so that Mum and Dad could eat their Green Chicken Curry in peace. I couldn't believe that they then watched 'Desperate Housewives' on TV, they're not setting a very good example!
Sunday, February 06, 2005
Today was Samantha and Jake's baptism. They wore clean white outfits and we all watched as they got their hair wet by a man in a long white robe. I was on my best behaviour in the church but everyone else mumbled 'Amen' and other words from time to time.
Afterwards we went back to their house for a BBQ lunch. No one had told me that we could chill out a bit at the BBQ so I was still on my best behaviour. I was asleep in my capsule on the floor, next to another capsule containing 2 week old Jacques. What a wee fellow he is, surely I was never that small?! I waited until Mum and Dad had eaten their hamburgers then I thought I would politely ask for my lunch. A lady nearby picked me up and I thought it was only right to make a bit of a fuss until my Dad came along to claim me and then I calmed down. Mum fed me, then Mum and Dad decided to take me home while the going was good.
After I slept, Mum took me for a walk and met Sandra and Norm from no. 78. They were out walking Sandra's new dog who looked friendly. We then walked along the path near Herdsman Lake. It was a new walk for us and Mum said there are plenty of birds there for me to see once I can sit up in my pram.
They gave me a bath just as Nanna and Poppa called in to say hello. They were on their way home from Mandurah, and are off to Canberra tomorrow. I had an audience for my bath which was nice and Nanna commented on my cute little wrinkles and then helped dry them. I had been so good all day that I couldn't do it any more and cried on and off all evening, but eventually slept until 4am.
Afterwards we went back to their house for a BBQ lunch. No one had told me that we could chill out a bit at the BBQ so I was still on my best behaviour. I was asleep in my capsule on the floor, next to another capsule containing 2 week old Jacques. What a wee fellow he is, surely I was never that small?! I waited until Mum and Dad had eaten their hamburgers then I thought I would politely ask for my lunch. A lady nearby picked me up and I thought it was only right to make a bit of a fuss until my Dad came along to claim me and then I calmed down. Mum fed me, then Mum and Dad decided to take me home while the going was good.
After I slept, Mum took me for a walk and met Sandra and Norm from no. 78. They were out walking Sandra's new dog who looked friendly. We then walked along the path near Herdsman Lake. It was a new walk for us and Mum said there are plenty of birds there for me to see once I can sit up in my pram.
They gave me a bath just as Nanna and Poppa called in to say hello. They were on their way home from Mandurah, and are off to Canberra tomorrow. I had an audience for my bath which was nice and Nanna commented on my cute little wrinkles and then helped dry them. I had been so good all day that I couldn't do it any more and cried on and off all evening, but eventually slept until 4am.
Friday, February 04, 2005
Mum took me to get weighed at the Child Health Clinic this morning, I am 5 weeks old today and I now weigh 5.1kg. Mum thinks that is a good weight gain, I am certainly growing because I have now moved on from Newborn size nappies and I am now up to the Infant size! Mum has to remember to buy the Boys Infant size nappies, because there are also Girls ones!
Dad came home early from work to go to the beach for a swim because it was another hot day of 38 degrees. When he got home, I was sleeping like a "baby" in my room with the air conditioning on and Mum was resting in her room with the air conditioning unit on, we're making good use of our newly installed units!
Later, we all drove to Donna and Mick's house in Fremantle to visit Barbara Krarup who was visiting from England. She is an old family friend of Granny's and she said that she last saw my Mum when she was my age, that must be a very long time ago! Soren and I were both breastfed by our Mums on the couch, how cool! Afterwards, our Mums and Dads all ate pesto pasta and salad. Then we had to go home so that I could go to sleep in my own bed.
Dad came home early from work to go to the beach for a swim because it was another hot day of 38 degrees. When he got home, I was sleeping like a "baby" in my room with the air conditioning on and Mum was resting in her room with the air conditioning unit on, we're making good use of our newly installed units!
Later, we all drove to Donna and Mick's house in Fremantle to visit Barbara Krarup who was visiting from England. She is an old family friend of Granny's and she said that she last saw my Mum when she was my age, that must be a very long time ago! Soren and I were both breastfed by our Mums on the couch, how cool! Afterwards, our Mums and Dads all ate pesto pasta and salad. Then we had to go home so that I could go to sleep in my own bed.
Thursday, February 03, 2005
When Dad got home from work, Mum told him that I fed lots and wouldn't sleep much today. But what she didn't tell him was that I was almost asleep after lunch when she woke me up by using the camera flash right in front of me!
Mum and I went to the weekly afternoon tea for newborns and their Mums. This week I was due for feeding when we got there, so Mum fed me and then held me and then fed me some more. This way, I got to stay in the room with the Mums and listen to all the big people talking about us babies and trying to work out how our little minds work and how to keep us happy!
I went to bed at 6pm, just before Dad got home from work and slept for 9 hours! I didn't wake until after 3am, that is the longest sleep I have had so far!
Mum and I went to the weekly afternoon tea for newborns and their Mums. This week I was due for feeding when we got there, so Mum fed me and then held me and then fed me some more. This way, I got to stay in the room with the Mums and listen to all the big people talking about us babies and trying to work out how our little minds work and how to keep us happy!
I went to bed at 6pm, just before Dad got home from work and slept for 9 hours! I didn't wake until after 3am, that is the longest sleep I have had so far!
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Dad stayed home from work today because his hand was still quite swollen from his fall off his bike yesterday. He went to the doctor today and then had an Xray on his hand, luckily there is nothing broken so we hope it is OK once the swelling has gone down.
Donna, Mick, Tessa and Soren came to visit this morning. After he had fed, Soren looked like he needed something to occupy him so I lent him some of my new toys to play with. Soren is only 4 months older than me so he was just at the right age to appreciate them and show me how to use them. Tessa is 4 and she was also able to play with some of my more advanced toys and jigsaw puzzles.
Dad cut loose this afternoon and bought a couple of new gadgets - a 300GB external hard disk and a colour printer. Guess what that will mainly be used for? Printing out pictures of me of course!
This evening it was time for Granny to return to New Zealand. Mum, Dad and I drove her out to the airport. After she had checked in, Mum, Dad and Granny went to the Dome for coffees, while I drank my fill of breast milk. I heard Mum say that the house and garden have never looked as tidy and clean, due to all Granny's hard work. I guess its all downhill from here! One of her big achievements was washing, ironing and sorting all my clothes so that they are ready for me to wear when I grow and reach a new size! Thanks Granny! I did my best to charm her and I have no doubt that she'll be returning to New Zealand saying what an adorable little boy I am!
Donna, Mick, Tessa and Soren came to visit this morning. After he had fed, Soren looked like he needed something to occupy him so I lent him some of my new toys to play with. Soren is only 4 months older than me so he was just at the right age to appreciate them and show me how to use them. Tessa is 4 and she was also able to play with some of my more advanced toys and jigsaw puzzles.
Dad cut loose this afternoon and bought a couple of new gadgets - a 300GB external hard disk and a colour printer. Guess what that will mainly be used for? Printing out pictures of me of course!
This evening it was time for Granny to return to New Zealand. Mum, Dad and I drove her out to the airport. After she had checked in, Mum, Dad and Granny went to the Dome for coffees, while I drank my fill of breast milk. I heard Mum say that the house and garden have never looked as tidy and clean, due to all Granny's hard work. I guess its all downhill from here! One of her big achievements was washing, ironing and sorting all my clothes so that they are ready for me to wear when I grow and reach a new size! Thanks Granny! I did my best to charm her and I have no doubt that she'll be returning to New Zealand saying what an adorable little boy I am!
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
I started the day with an emergency bath as I showered myself with wee when Mum was changing my nappy. She seemed quite happy that I managed to miss her this time!
Mum, Granny and I had a quiet day at home, Mum slept until 10.30am when I woke up for my next feed. During my afternoon sleep, Mum dashed out to the shops to swap 2 boxes of Newborn nappies for the next size up because I'm growing like a mushroom!
We were all invited to Nanna and Poppa's house for dinner because its Granny's last night before she returns to New Zealand tomorrow. She cooked the family favourite meatballs, but I had the same old, Mum's yummy milk.
Poor Dad got knocked off his bike on his way home from work when a pedestrian walked out onto the road in front of him. Luckily he had only a few scratches and was able to continue on to Nanna's house. He thinks he'll be OK but wouldn't have minded an apology from the pedestrian woman instead of her getting all the attention because she was crying and moaning louder than Dad when they were both lying on the ground!
Mum, Granny and I had a quiet day at home, Mum slept until 10.30am when I woke up for my next feed. During my afternoon sleep, Mum dashed out to the shops to swap 2 boxes of Newborn nappies for the next size up because I'm growing like a mushroom!
We were all invited to Nanna and Poppa's house for dinner because its Granny's last night before she returns to New Zealand tomorrow. She cooked the family favourite meatballs, but I had the same old, Mum's yummy milk.
Poor Dad got knocked off his bike on his way home from work when a pedestrian walked out onto the road in front of him. Luckily he had only a few scratches and was able to continue on to Nanna's house. He thinks he'll be OK but wouldn't have minded an apology from the pedestrian woman instead of her getting all the attention because she was crying and moaning louder than Dad when they were both lying on the ground!
