Friday, April 29, 2005
Today Mum took me to the Baby Splash class again. I am getting more confident in the water now. Mum hasn't put my head under the water in the pool yet, although Kirrily the instructor said that I should be ready to do it by 4.5 months (only 2 weeks to go.) HOWEVER, when Mum was discussing this with Kirrily I was tempted to tell her that I did put my head under the water in the bath briefly a couple of nights ago. It happened when I was kicking and squirming so much that Mum lost her grip on my squidgy little body. I looked very surprised but I didn't cry because I didn't want Mum to feel bad when it was really my fault for wriggling so much.
Tonight instead of putting me to bed around 7pm, Mum and Dad put me in my pram and walked to a cafe in Wembley. It was a nice evening so they ate at a table outdoors and I slept in my pram next to their table. I don't mind the sound of cars because I go for walks regularly in the pram with Mum, but I don't usually go to sleep with the sound of cars whooshing past!
Tonight instead of putting me to bed around 7pm, Mum and Dad put me in my pram and walked to a cafe in Wembley. It was a nice evening so they ate at a table outdoors and I slept in my pram next to their table. I don't mind the sound of cars because I go for walks regularly in the pram with Mum, but I don't usually go to sleep with the sound of cars whooshing past!
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Mum took me for my 4 month vaccinations today, another 3 needles like last time. Dad didn't come this time so Mum had to be extra brave. She didn't cry this time, but I did. I was OK afterwards, I had an afternoon sleep and then Mum took me for our late afternoon walk as usual. But then I didn't feel so good in the evening and Mum couldn't do anything to stop me crying. When Dad rang from work I was crying so loudly that Mum couldn't hear him on the telephone. I still managed to sleep through the night though!
Monday, April 25, 2005
That's 3 out of 3 nights in Busselton that I have slept from 7pm-7am! The third breast must be working! Another big breakfast for Mum and Dad this morning, this time a full cooked breakfast followed by crumpets.
We left about lunchtime for the drive home. We stopped in Bunbury to see Yien and Mike again and I was fed there too. On the road again, there was a holdup in the traffic and since we could only drive slowly, the scenes outside the window weren't passing so quickly and I got a bit cranky. Mum had to keep reaching over the front seat to try and retrieve my dummy which I kept spitting in various directions. Eventually Dad stopped the car, moved my bassinet from the back seat to the front seat and then Mum sat next to me! I was much better then and Mum didn't get a sore neck from turning around to me.
We stopped in Mandurah on the way home for another feed for me and then for my Nanna and Poppa to hold me and fuss over me. Kate, Alan and Claudia were there too, they had all been to Dunsborough for the long weekend and were on their way home to Perth too. I was asleep in the car when we got back to Perth so Mum and Dad left me there under the big tree at the front of the house until I woke up. After my last feed, I went to bed in my bassinet which had magically arrived back from Busselton.
We left about lunchtime for the drive home. We stopped in Bunbury to see Yien and Mike again and I was fed there too. On the road again, there was a holdup in the traffic and since we could only drive slowly, the scenes outside the window weren't passing so quickly and I got a bit cranky. Mum had to keep reaching over the front seat to try and retrieve my dummy which I kept spitting in various directions. Eventually Dad stopped the car, moved my bassinet from the back seat to the front seat and then Mum sat next to me! I was much better then and Mum didn't get a sore neck from turning around to me.
We stopped in Mandurah on the way home for another feed for me and then for my Nanna and Poppa to hold me and fuss over me. Kate, Alan and Claudia were there too, they had all been to Dunsborough for the long weekend and were on their way home to Perth too. I was asleep in the car when we got back to Perth so Mum and Dad left me there under the big tree at the front of the house until I woke up. After my last feed, I went to bed in my bassinet which had magically arrived back from Busselton.
Sunday, April 24, 2005
Mum and Dad started the day with another yummy breakfast made by Russell, this time pancakes with fruit and maple syrup! Today we walked along the famous Busselton Jetty, it took a while since its 2km long! Although I often fall to sleep during bumpy pram rides, I managed to stay awake during the rough ride along the old wooden sleepers all the along the jetty and back. There's an Underwater Observatory at the end of the Jetty but Mum said we'll come back to see it when I'm a bigger boy.
For lunch, the Mums and Dads ate burgers beside the beach followed by Simmo's icecreams. When we got home, Hilary, Sarina and Sam arrived from Perth. They brought Sam's dog Dudley, he's a very well trained dog who puts Molly to shame! Doodad (Russell and Karen's big grey cat with enormously long whiskers) wasn't impressed with the arrival of Dudley and made himself scarce during Dudley's stay.
The reason for all the visitors (including us) was to attend the matinee session of the play "Deadly Record" in which Russell was starring in the lead role at the Busselton Repertory Theatre. I spent the first half of the 4pm matinee on Sarina's knee and then being fed by Mum. I was in a very good mood and made a few little happy noises just to let everyone know. At half time we all had a breather, then Dad spent the second half in the entry hall (where he could still see the stage) pushing me in my pram, showing me my toys, pushing in my dummy, re-pushing in my dummy and anything else he could think of to keep me as quiet as possible. That's no mean feat when I'm in such a good mood and like to tell everyone who will listen. I didn't know it was a murder mystery, I just thought there were some quiet moments which needed to be filled!
The adults all ordered Thai takeaway for dinner. From my bed in Karen's study I could smell the nice food and hear the conversation as it got louder throughout the evening following the consumption of bottles of wine and later Jack Daniels!
For lunch, the Mums and Dads ate burgers beside the beach followed by Simmo's icecreams. When we got home, Hilary, Sarina and Sam arrived from Perth. They brought Sam's dog Dudley, he's a very well trained dog who puts Molly to shame! Doodad (Russell and Karen's big grey cat with enormously long whiskers) wasn't impressed with the arrival of Dudley and made himself scarce during Dudley's stay.
The reason for all the visitors (including us) was to attend the matinee session of the play "Deadly Record" in which Russell was starring in the lead role at the Busselton Repertory Theatre. I spent the first half of the 4pm matinee on Sarina's knee and then being fed by Mum. I was in a very good mood and made a few little happy noises just to let everyone know. At half time we all had a breather, then Dad spent the second half in the entry hall (where he could still see the stage) pushing me in my pram, showing me my toys, pushing in my dummy, re-pushing in my dummy and anything else he could think of to keep me as quiet as possible. That's no mean feat when I'm in such a good mood and like to tell everyone who will listen. I didn't know it was a murder mystery, I just thought there were some quiet moments which needed to be filled!
The adults all ordered Thai takeaway for dinner. From my bed in Karen's study I could smell the nice food and hear the conversation as it got louder throughout the evening following the consumption of bottles of wine and later Jack Daniels!
Saturday, April 23, 2005
Perhaps that third breast is working, I didn't wake up during the night like I have been for the past week or so! I am lucky that my Mum supplies my liquid meals because this morning I observed Amber taking a handful of dirt from a potplant and eating it. It sure didn't look nearly as appetising as my regular warm milk. She's 6 months older than me, but when I am her age I hope I can resist the temptation to indulge in dirt!
Russell cooked up a yummy full English breakfast for the big people. After my sleep, we all went along the beach front to the Busselton Jetty. Amber and I were pushed in our prams while the Mums and Dads chatted amongst themselves. We went to a restaurant called The Goose for lunch, its on the beachfront right by the Busselton Jetty and we sat outdoors and enjoyed the seaside ambience.
Russell cooked up a yummy full English breakfast for the big people. After my sleep, we all went along the beach front to the Busselton Jetty. Amber and I were pushed in our prams while the Mums and Dads chatted amongst themselves. We went to a restaurant called The Goose for lunch, its on the beachfront right by the Busselton Jetty and we sat outdoors and enjoyed the seaside ambience.
Friday, April 22, 2005
Today Dad didn't leave early on his bike, but instead sat on the couch with his laptop on his lap. He said he was working from home this morning so that we could all leave at lunchtime for another long weekend away, this time to Busselton to stay with Russell, Karen and 10 month old Amber. First, Mum took me to the Swanbourne Clinic to get me weighed, just checking that I'm putting on weight and doing all the right things.
Once we were on our way, we stopped for lunch by the Dawesville Cut in Mandurah where Mum fed me while Dad ate pies from the award winning Miami Bakehouse (then Mum scoffed hers down before we continued on our way.) Next stop was Bunbury, this was another pitstop for my benefit (afternoon tea for me) and to visit Yien, Mike, Jessica and Olivia. After I was fed and Yien had finished sniffing me (she loves the smell of babies!) we hit the road again for Busselton. We arrived around 6pm and I was soon fed (yes again) and for the first time ever, I was fed by three breasts! (This morning the clinic nurse had suggested to Mum that she feed me on one breast, then the other and then back to the first one to hopefully get me a shot of cream and to stimulate the production of more milk!) I knew none of this and went to bed pondering the appearance of a third breast and wondering how Mum had kept it hidden for so long!
Once we were on our way, we stopped for lunch by the Dawesville Cut in Mandurah where Mum fed me while Dad ate pies from the award winning Miami Bakehouse (then Mum scoffed hers down before we continued on our way.) Next stop was Bunbury, this was another pitstop for my benefit (afternoon tea for me) and to visit Yien, Mike, Jessica and Olivia. After I was fed and Yien had finished sniffing me (she loves the smell of babies!) we hit the road again for Busselton. We arrived around 6pm and I was soon fed (yes again) and for the first time ever, I was fed by three breasts! (This morning the clinic nurse had suggested to Mum that she feed me on one breast, then the other and then back to the first one to hopefully get me a shot of cream and to stimulate the production of more milk!) I knew none of this and went to bed pondering the appearance of a third breast and wondering how Mum had kept it hidden for so long!
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Today I went with Mum to an exercise class called Strollerfit at Hyde Park in North Perth. It's a very pretty park with the sun shining down between the colourful autumn leaves, a nice lake and lots of water birds. The idea is that the Mums do the exercise and the little people sit around in the prams and watch. The other 3 were around 10-12 months old and didn't have much to say at all, I was the only vocal one! At least Mum has now established that it is possible to run with my pram (but not for too long!)
This week, the Martins across the street are away. Charlie (the corgi) is staying elsewhere but each day Mum and I go across to feed Cinnamon the fluffy dark tortoise-shell coloured cat and the two birds (weiros). There was a standoff in the street today between Cinnamon and Simba, the black and white cat from next door. Cinnamon won when Simba ran away, back home across the street.
This week, the Martins across the street are away. Charlie (the corgi) is staying elsewhere but each day Mum and I go across to feed Cinnamon the fluffy dark tortoise-shell coloured cat and the two birds (weiros). There was a standoff in the street today between Cinnamon and Simba, the black and white cat from next door. Cinnamon won when Simba ran away, back home across the street.
Sunday, April 17, 2005
This afternoon, Mum took me for a stroll around the back garden in the warm afternoon sunshine and Simba, the cat from next door was being extra friendly. He came inside the house by slipping in between Mum's legs when we came back indoors. Mum told me that before I was born, he used to come and go as he pleased through the little doggy flap in the screen door, but one day she found him inside, asleep in my new cot! Since then the doggy door has been taped up so that he can't come into the house!
This evening Mum bathed me while Dad was cooking Green Chicken Curry for dinner. When she had finished, she laid me on a towel in the lounge for Dad to massage me with moisturiser whilst Mum videoed the action. (Whilst I rather enjoy the pampering, the lack of privacy is of some concern!)
Dad rolled me onto my tummy to massage my back and then I caught everyone by surprise by raising my right leg and rolling onto my side. This wasn't a technique I had been practicing (in fact I didn't know what rolling was) although it seemed to work well. Its nice that my first roll was captured on video however next time I will try to be brave and not cry when it happens!
This evening Mum bathed me while Dad was cooking Green Chicken Curry for dinner. When she had finished, she laid me on a towel in the lounge for Dad to massage me with moisturiser whilst Mum videoed the action. (Whilst I rather enjoy the pampering, the lack of privacy is of some concern!)
Dad rolled me onto my tummy to massage my back and then I caught everyone by surprise by raising my right leg and rolling onto my side. This wasn't a technique I had been practicing (in fact I didn't know what rolling was) although it seemed to work well. Its nice that my first roll was captured on video however next time I will try to be brave and not cry when it happens!
Friday, April 15, 2005
Today I went to my second baby splash class with Mum. We were on time this week so participated fully in all the nursery rhymes and had a good time again. I think its also a good opportunity for Mum to learn the proper words for the nursery rhymes because last week I noticed that her lips were moving but she wasn't singing the same as the other Mums.
When Dad got home from work, we all went for a walk and took Charlie the corgi dog who lives with the Martins across the road. They have gone away for the weekend so we will be walking Charlie each day. I think Dad was a bit embarrassed to be walking such a small dog, and he made jokes about Charlie's legs and needing a skateboard for its tummy etc. From where I was sitting in my pram, I thought Charlie's little butt wiggling from side to side as she trotted was quite cute!
When Dad got home from work, we all went for a walk and took Charlie the corgi dog who lives with the Martins across the road. They have gone away for the weekend so we will be walking Charlie each day. I think Dad was a bit embarrassed to be walking such a small dog, and he made jokes about Charlie's legs and needing a skateboard for its tummy etc. From where I was sitting in my pram, I thought Charlie's little butt wiggling from side to side as she trotted was quite cute!
Sunday, April 10, 2005
Last night, the O'Briens and the Tuceks came to dinner. I got to say a brief hello just before I went to bed, but then they all sat having dinner in the sleepout room just outside my door. It was alot more noise than I am used to and I tried to cope by lying there awake but I did briefly have a little cry too. I got to sleep eventually, Mum and Dad got to bed after midnight and I woke at 5 am to say a special hello to them.
Today we went to lunch at Nanna and Poppa's house in North Perth. It may be our last family meal there because they have sold it and are moving out in 2 weeks. Everyone ate at the table in the front courtyard, I lay under my baby gym inside the front door, my cousin Claudia was everywhere now that she can walk and Molly the dog was shut in the bathroom so that she didn't lick me!
Today we went to lunch at Nanna and Poppa's house in North Perth. It may be our last family meal there because they have sold it and are moving out in 2 weeks. Everyone ate at the table in the front courtyard, I lay under my baby gym inside the front door, my cousin Claudia was everywhere now that she can walk and Molly the dog was shut in the bathroom so that she didn't lick me!
Friday, April 08, 2005
Today was my first Baby Splash class. It was held in the Hydrotherapy pool at the SJOG hospital where I was born. My Mum and Dad took me, Mum held me in the pool while Dad took photos and video footage of me enjoying my pool time.
After all the little people had spent about 20 minutes in the water moving about to nursery rhymes sung by the Mums, they took us out of the water and dried us off. Some of the lucky ones like me got a quick breast feed and then we settled down in our prams and looked on (and then dozed off) as the Mums got into the pool for a more vigorous workout for another 45 minutes.
I've now discovered that in addition to the two fingers on my left hand, the thumb on my right hand can also be inserted into my mouth and used to comfort me. Unfortunately my fingers don't curl out the way and when they wiggle around in front of me they sometimes cause me to go cross-eyed. I'm getting quite talkative now, and short journeys in the car are quite entertaining for Mum because I keep up a running commentary. The hanging toys on my baby gym can't get away like they used to either. I can now fairly confidently get hold of them, my grasp can sometimes last a while since letting go is not always easy.
After all the little people had spent about 20 minutes in the water moving about to nursery rhymes sung by the Mums, they took us out of the water and dried us off. Some of the lucky ones like me got a quick breast feed and then we settled down in our prams and looked on (and then dozed off) as the Mums got into the pool for a more vigorous workout for another 45 minutes.
I've now discovered that in addition to the two fingers on my left hand, the thumb on my right hand can also be inserted into my mouth and used to comfort me. Unfortunately my fingers don't curl out the way and when they wiggle around in front of me they sometimes cause me to go cross-eyed. I'm getting quite talkative now, and short journeys in the car are quite entertaining for Mum because I keep up a running commentary. The hanging toys on my baby gym can't get away like they used to either. I can now fairly confidently get hold of them, my grasp can sometimes last a while since letting go is not always easy.
Thursday, April 07, 2005
Sorry I haven’t contributed for a few days, but I have been very busy discovering my hands. In fact I have two of them, each with five fingers and toes which I have examined very closely. I now know that my hands can be used to pick up my toys, hold Mum or Dad’s finger when extended to me or to hit Mum’s breast when the milk flow slows.
Today Mum took me into the big tall building where she used to work. We went into a little tiny room with a mirror and the doors closed behind us. Mum pressed a button marked 15 and when the doors opened again the whole room looked different. There were lots of people sitting at desks and when we came out to see them, they all gathered around and wanted to talk to us and pick me up out of my pram. It was an exhausting time but I came through it OK. I only raised my voice a couple of times which caused all the rest of the people with their heads down to look over at us with a queried “Is there a baby in the office?” expression on their faces. Lots of people asked my Mum when she was coming back to work but she said she is enjoying being at home with me at the moment.
