Thursday, November 5, 2009

Yiu-Shern - week 21


26 October 2009

Yiu-Shern's 20 weeks Milestone


Bumbo Seat
Shern still likes sitting on his Bumbo Seat. He is always happy when he gets to sit upright. Look at his cute feet while he is sitting on his Bumbo. And Shern looks very happy and comfortable in it.
But I make sure he does not sit there too long at a time. Not sure if it is good for him to be propped up for so long although this Bumbo sit claims that they are ergonomic, etc, but you will never know. 15 minutes max. That's how long he can play by himself anyway.


31 October 2009

Flower Fan
He is still very fascinated with the flower fan his pho-pho bought him. But for now, if I put it too near him, he will try to grab and bite at it. He puts everything into his mouth these days. Sigh...
No more cheap toys from the market for him. I'm afriad of toxic paint.



27 October 2009

Happy Shern
Many people comment and praise Shern because of his sweet smile. Yes, Shern is indeed a happy baby. He smiles easily. You smile at him and he will smile back at you (when he is in a good mood that is)


26 October 2009

Look at how he look at the toys so intensely. He loves pulling his little doggy toy to hear the music.

31 October 2009


Propped Up on Sofa
Now we must keep a watchful eye on him when we prop him up the sofa. Actually, we need to be at arm's length when we prop him up there. He is getting very mobile lately and we are afraid that he might fall off the sofa.

He is wearing hand-me-down clothes in the photos below and it is pink in colour! :)


28 October 2009


Random Photos of Shern


28 October 2009


30 October 2009 & 1 November 2009


Shern with Daddy & Mummy
Hubby likes kissing Shern hard 'til his cheek is senget to one side. Haha.



29 October 2009

Playing with Daddy
Hubby also likes to put Shern on his tummy on top of his chest. Shern seems to like it there as well.
29 October 2009

A photo of the 3 of us....oops...Shern is busy looking at my camera.

29 October 2009


How Is Mummy Doing?

Busy taking care of Shern while parents are busy moving house - packing and unpacking. Soon it will be my turn....
I'm definitely not looking forward to it. Just thinking about it makes my milk supply go down the drain. Talk about STRESS!
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Shern's Bedtime Routine

I try my very best to stick to the bedtime routine I established some time ago.

1) Bathing
Sitting in warm water is a soothing experience as Shern likes to bathe. I figured that him being clean and cool is a great way to ease him into bedtime. However, I made sure I make this before-sleep bathtime quick so that he won't catch a cold. I also do not use any soap as he was already soaped in his morning bath. I'm afraid that too much soap may make his skin too dry.
I also used a wet hanky to clean his 2 'lil teeth - to establish brushing of teeth before sleep.



2) Quick Rub-Down/Massage
He used to be ok with me massaging him. But now that he is bigger and hates lying down, I tried to make it quick by giving him a quick rub-down. He is OK with this before I change him into his nightclothes.

3) Bedtime Story
I read to him Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown every night. I propped Shern on my tummy, both of us sitting on the reclining chair looking at the book.
I find this book very soothing and appropriate for bedtime reading. (will write a review about this book soon)


4) Lastly, i cradle him in my arms while singing him 'Rock-a-bye Baby' or other similar songs - in a very soft voice. Sometimes Shern will try to resist to get up (he hates lying down, remember?). I will then pop his pacifier into his mouth and rock him a little. He will then slowly wind down and I will stop rocking him. He will then drift off to dreamland slowly.....

p/s - oh.....of coz there were days when he decided to be a little monster and refuse to sleep.
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Saturday, October 31, 2009

My Breastfeeding Experience - Part 2.5 (5th Month)

Saw this article today in babycenter.com and I feel so proud:

If you're able to hang in there (exclusive breatfeeding) for at least four months, it makes a big health difference for your baby. "Breastfeeding for one month may offer some benefit, " says Nancy Krebs, a pediatrician and nutrition specialist, "but the studies that show reductions in ear infections, diarrhea, and so on, are for babies who were breastfed exclusively (or close to it) for the first four months." (http://www.babycenter.com/0_top-5-things-doctors-wish-youd-do-for-your-baby_10319215.bc?scid=adhoc_20091030_cobrand_target_baby:1&pe=2UwY8wU)

Reading this makes me feel so satisfied. At least all my sacrifices are worth it.

I am currently breastfeeding Shern for almost 5 months and am hoping to reach the 6 months period minimum.

This week, I feel that my breastmilk supply is less than usual. Either I dont drink enough water or my milk supply is dwindling down gradually. I hope it will last for at least another month or so.

I am so so so proud and satisfied everytime people ask:

Aunty: Wow, you baby looks so healthy. What formula do you feed him?
me: mummy's milk @ breastmilk
Aunty: Fully? never mix with formula ar? Not many people can do that!
me: *nod head - feeling so proud* *beaming non-stop*

She just made my day! :D


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Friday, October 30, 2009

Shopping Craze!


I spent about 7 hours shopping at Parkson, Gurney Plaza! This is the longest time I've ever spent shopping since Shern pop out nearly 5 months ago. (thanks to my parents & ah yee who took care of Shern)

Parkson is celebrating it's 22nd Anniversary and Bonus Link members who spent RM200 and above in a single receipt will get 22x Bonus Link points. In addition, you will also get RM10 Parkson voucher for every RM150 spent.

Pls dont ask me how much I spent. *blush*
Let me give you a hint - I am eligible to apply for Parkson Elite Card.

Ok. Not every item I bough is mine. I bought stuff for my mum and my sis which I am gonna demand for my money back.
And almost every item I bought are baby stuff - baby wipes, liquid cleanser, pacifier, etc. Baby items don't come cheap ok.

Oh ya...I splurged on 1 item. I bought Shern a jacket from Pumpkin Patch! If you all know me, I seldom buy clothes for Shern. Other people buy clothes for Shern. :P

Oh ya, I also managed to get myself a FREE Manicure (for those who spent RM200 & above). I was having perfectly manicured hands with pastel pink nails - until I stuffed my hand into my handbag to dig out my handphone. Darn...there goes my left thumb nailpolish! Arghhhh...
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Min-yee with Shern

Look at how my sis, Min (Shern's Min-yee) made Shern chuckled and laughed so gleefully.


28 October 2009
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Yiu-Shern - week 20


24 Oct 2009


Yiu-Shern's 20 weeks Milestone

4 Months Traditional Ritual
As mentioned in previous post, Shern went through his 4 months traditional ritual on Tuesday 20 Oct 2009. Mum was the one prepared everything. We did as she said.
Hope Shern grows up healthy and happy.




Like Father, Like Son
I am getting more and more comments from friends and even strangers who saw 3 of us walking by and said 'Baby looks so much like Daddy', 'Muka macam bapa ya'!
Doesn't Shern even have a speck that looks like me?


19 Oct 2009
2 Bottom Teeth
His 2 teeth are getting longer and clearer now that a week has gone by. He now sinks his teeth into anything that he can grab his hands on. That includes his bibs, my shirt, all toys. Hopefully, my nipples are not in line.


22 Oct 2009

Cheeky Faces
With him teething, I guess he has an itchy feeling in his mouth as he keeps on pursing and sucking his lips like a goldfish. Anyhow whenever he smiles with his mouth close, he looks so adorable and cheeky.


24 Oct 2009 - Cheeky Smiles

Propped Up
Being propped up is still his favourite position. Either by pillows on my bed or in his Bumbo Seat is alright for him.

One thing though, I don't put him into his Bumbo Seat straight after his feed because he tends to lean forward (to reach out for his toys that dropped onto the floor) and it somehow pressed against his stomach and he can vomit out his milk.


19 Oct 2009 & 25 Oct 2009


25 Oct 2009

Playmat
He still fancy his playmat. And him looking at the mirror to chat still fascinates him. It makes me happy that the playmat is such a good buy. Definitely my money's worth.



24 Oct 2009


How Is Mummy Doing?

- Feeling somewhat depressed that at my supposed peak, I can only express 6oz every 3 hourly. Depressed but not discouraged.
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My Breastfeeding Experience - Part 2 (4th Month)


27 October 2009 - My breastmilk storage in the freezer

Looking at the photo below, one seems to think that I produce a lot of breastmilk for Shern. In actual, I don't have that much. I only have enough for Shern for the time being. I have just about a week+ supply with the ~50 bottles in the freezer.

I am not those fortunate mums where milk comes easy to them. I went through a very difficult time before I reach here.
I had longer than normal engorgement period. I experienced pumping out blood. Nipple crack and sore nipples were a normal thing for me initially.
I'm glad I persevered.

And although I'm into my 4th month which supposedly should be my peak, I can only express 4-6 oz every 3 hourly.
Most mum can express 10 oz during their peak. So I am not those mums who have so much milk. But I have enough for Shern and that is all that matters.

To exclusively breastfeed my baby is not easy. I try to express every 3 hourly. Which means no matter where am I, I need to do the job. Before I go anywhere, I need to make sure there is a suitable place for me to pump. When there is no suitable baby room, I make do with wherever I can find.

I have pumped in FOS changing room, Nichii Changing Room, Jusco's Baby Room, toilets (clean ones of coz) and even in a moving car on the highway (with car shades blocking the windows)! :)
Basically, I can't go to places where I can't find a decent place for me to pump.

I am a cow now actually. Kinda no life.

Anyway, many soon-to-be mums ask me how do I store my breastmilk and how do I prepare them for baby. I think it is good to explain briefly how I go about feeding my son breastmilk thus far.

I keep all my expressed breastmilk in the freezer, which they can lasts for 3 months.
The night before, I bring out tomorrow's feed and keep in the the fridge to defrost/to be thawed. It takes about 12 hours to be thawed in the fridge.
And about half an hour before my baby's next feed, I pop the bottle into my Lindam Food & Bottle Warmer. It takes about 5-6 mins to warm 4 oz if it's from the fridge.

Lindam Food & Bottle Warmer - something I cannot do without

There was once when I was in KL's Swiss Garden Resort where my room was not equipped with a freezer. I brought my own icebox and requested the hotel staff to keep my breastmilk in their freezer.

I am very proud when people ask what formula do I feed my son as he looks very healthy. I told them I feed Shern with 'Shu-Yin brand' - he is an exclusively breastfed baby.

I hope I can reach my 6 months exclusive breastfeed milestone!

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