It's been getting harder to put baby to sleep in the day. Walking around the house for 15mins puts her to sleep, but it causes a headache going round in circles. Yesterday after her morning feed, she looked at the ceiling fan and gradually her eyes closed. So that's what I have been doing today. After her feed, I'll walk on the spot while she looks at the fan. It takes about 5 mins before her eyes close. Hyponotising effect.
She has been cooing and making more sounds now. The other day while inclined on daddy's lap, daddy was talking to me about something and sighed. One second later, baby sighed as well. Both of us laughed.
We always say that being inclined on our laps helps her shit or pass gas easier. And she always makes the "MMmmm" sound while trying to do so. The other day while on daddy's lap, daddy was trying to help her shit by making the "MMmm" sound. A second later she did the same. Both of us laughed. Cute moments.
- Mommy.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Soothing methods
We have been trying to hold the pacifier in baby's mouth whenever she needs comfort, however, it doesn't stay long and we end up giving in and let her suckle on mummy's breast. Today, I tried again and she managed to hold it in longer than usual. And I thought she finally got used to it. But after 1 hour of holding the pacifier in her mouth while rocking her, I gave in. Got to train baby if not Ah-ma will have a hard time looking after her when I go back to work.
-Mummy
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Baby's schedule
After many sleepless nights, we realise what was keeping Ruthie awake at night. No longer will she open her eyes wide or smile at you at 3am. No longer will we feel like throwing her out of the window after 12am. We realised that she was sleeping too much during the day. Our preconceived idea, from our parents, was that babies this age were to eat and sleep, eat and sleep. That was what I was trying to do in the day, to put her to sleep so that I could have my own time, do the housework, prepare meals. Little did I realise that I was sabotaging myself and my poor hubby who has to work the next day.
When we heard that our friend's 2 month old baby didn't sleep in the day at all but slept very well at night, we figured that must be it. For the last 3 days, Ruthie has slept from 10pm to 10am, with feeds every 4hours. And in the day she sleeps about 3 hours but it's a very light sleep cause any noise will startle her. However, my headache now is entertaining her throughout the day, if not she'll get bored and start making noise. There are times when she can be left alone to play by herself, however the duration is short. And in between is when i can run off to fix lunch, wash the dishes etc. Toys and rattles are not amusing to her. She doesn't even take a 2nd glance at them. She would rather people talk to her and play with her. Get very thirsty doing that. I told my hubby that and he commented "That's why she's a girl"- implying girls need communication with people. Today i had to put her in front of the hanging area while I talked to her and while she watches me hang the laundry.
Despite the daytime rush, it is much better than her staying awake from 12am to 6am. Much better for me as I'm the sort who needs to sleep only on my bed, in the dark and when the surrounding is quiet. And of course much better for the hubby. Pray that she will stick to this routine and reduce her night feeds as well.
- Mummy
When we heard that our friend's 2 month old baby didn't sleep in the day at all but slept very well at night, we figured that must be it. For the last 3 days, Ruthie has slept from 10pm to 10am, with feeds every 4hours. And in the day she sleeps about 3 hours but it's a very light sleep cause any noise will startle her. However, my headache now is entertaining her throughout the day, if not she'll get bored and start making noise. There are times when she can be left alone to play by herself, however the duration is short. And in between is when i can run off to fix lunch, wash the dishes etc. Toys and rattles are not amusing to her. She doesn't even take a 2nd glance at them. She would rather people talk to her and play with her. Get very thirsty doing that. I told my hubby that and he commented "That's why she's a girl"- implying girls need communication with people. Today i had to put her in front of the hanging area while I talked to her and while she watches me hang the laundry.
Despite the daytime rush, it is much better than her staying awake from 12am to 6am. Much better for me as I'm the sort who needs to sleep only on my bed, in the dark and when the surrounding is quiet. And of course much better for the hubby. Pray that she will stick to this routine and reduce her night feeds as well.
- Mummy
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Her First Vice
After many sleepless nights, we finally introduce Ruth to her new Toy, a "yao lan".. We have been resisting the use of it because we thought Ruth is still young and the neck is still not firm and she might get hook to it. But little did we know that the both of us slept in one of those just 4 weeks into birth and we are still fine. So we finally gave in. Here you go, Ruth new vice.
-Daddy
Go.......
Going..
Gone...
-Daddy
Go.......Going..Gone...Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Cranky nights
Ruth is having problem sleeping again. Looked through the web for zantac medicine that was given and realise it is a common drug used for treating acid reflux. Hope it will help my Ruth.
Bought a Braun themometer at 126 bucks. Can use for 2 more kids in the future.
3 March
Thank God for a good night rest though cranky just before midnight. I realised i have to hug and cuddle her close to my body such that her stomach is lightly pressed, then she will fall asleep Ruth is good and she slept well without kicking up a fuss. She woke up just for food last nigh. Pray hard that Ruth will overcome her stomach problem.
-Daddy
Bought a Braun themometer at 126 bucks. Can use for 2 more kids in the future.
3 March
Thank God for a good night rest though cranky just before midnight. I realised i have to hug and cuddle her close to my body such that her stomach is lightly pressed, then she will fall asleep Ruth is good and she slept well without kicking up a fuss. She woke up just for food last nigh. Pray hard that Ruth will overcome her stomach problem.
-Daddy
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