Lull-a-Baby Sleep Plan days 1-3

Amy's days as a sleeping companion for mummy ended on Saturday night. Hubs and i used advice gleaned from the Lull-a-Baby sleep plan by Dr Cathryn Tobin to encourage Amy to sleep in her own cot. The first 2 days were hard because Amy felt betrayed by our action, and cried her lungs out. Having to put her back into her own bed after breastfeeding was also hard because i had to stay awake. Normally, she'd be sleeping by my side feeding and we'd both fall asleep. I feel like i've been hit by a truck or my brain was sucked out of a straw by aliens. Dont know how im functioning. Just need delicious sleep!!!

Amy's latest development is that she sings, which is wonderful to hear! We think she sings twinkle twinkle little star, because that's what we've been singing her :)

My List of Favourites: #1 Peg Perego Pliko P3 & Primo Vaggio carseat

This was certainly pricey but hubs and i have no regrets making the purchase at all. Amy loves travelling around in it. The carseat rocks when put on a flat surface, and that has been helpful on many mornings.

#2 Lucas' Pawpaw cream

Drapolene doesn’t heal diaper rash, but pawpaw cream does. We’ve replaced our drapolene with this product instead. It’s made from fermented papaya and heals all kinds of skin ailments from insect bites to rashes.

#3 Mamy Poko diapers

These are pricey and probably the most expensive diapers out there, BUT they’re worth it!! They’re super soft on a newborn baby’s bottom, and last longer. I made the mistake recently of buying Drypers because they are cheaper, but what ended up happening was that I was going through them faster. Won’t be making the same mistake again.

#4 NUK bottle and food warmer

My mother looks after Amy while im work, and this little item has saved my mother from having to go through the slow process of warming bottle in a mug of warm water. Again, it’s made in Germany!

#5 NUK bottles, teats & soothers

NUK bottles, teats & soothers – The fact that I love NUK products is noticeable here. Their products are mainly German made, and I trust the Germans! Their teats are especially designed to prevent colic.

#6 NUK bottle sterilizer

They do cost quite a bit when one could just boil bottles and soothers in a pot of water, but sterilizers are more convenient. On weekdays I’d put everything in the sterilizer and let it do it’s job while I went to sleep.

#7 NUK washable breastpads

I found these more handy than disposable ones. The disposable ones with sticky strip are thin and usually go out of shape in my undergarment. All I have to do with the NUK ones is to chuck them into the washing machine and they’re ready for use when dry.

Ultrasound pix week 30

Ultrasound pix 17 weeks

Amy at 3mthns, 1 week

Milestones:

• Responds to smiles



• Chats back with gurgles and coos



• Squeals in excitement



• Vocal about what she doesnt like (screaming & crying)



• Is tickled by more things an will laugh



• Double eyelids have emerged



• Making attempts at turning over



• She loves her baths now and will cry when bath time is over!
  

Amy's first Raya

The only thing I had energy with, in preparation for Eid, was finding clothes for Amy’s official debut. It was a 2 month project and I’d scoop up anything cute, which resulted in her having enough clothes for a few costume changes.

First Raya was over at the in-laws this time. It’s a pretty quiet affair over there, except for hanging around at other people’s houses. Amy was exposed to her very first bbq, where she got to inhale lots of bad air for about an hr before I had her bundled into a room upstairs to avoid the smoke. She was pretty well behaved throughout the festive break. She’d only cry if people were holding in an amateurish fashion or making her do weird dips into the air etc. I was always glad when she cried, cos there’s nothing better than claiming her back from people who mishandled her.

Raya on my side was fab (naturally). God was great, most of the relos I wanted to meet, and feared not meeting were at my great grandma’s at the time I showed up there. My grandaunties were really happy to have Amy around. They’re lonely people, and Amy brought joy with her – I was so proud of Amy for playing her part.

I didn’t stuff myself this raya, unlike all other ones. The only thing I had a little too much of was mother in-law’s chocolate chip cookies which were yummy!

I usually turn into a bit of a monster when im over at my in-laws, and it happened (privately this time) when FIL picked Amy up when she should be having her nap time. I was mad at him for interrupting her sleep, and hubs for not saying a word! Ergh!!