Really cannot believe that we have already started to discuss about Bb E's 1 year old birthday. What?! My baby is gonna turn 1 year old in about 2 months time?! How can this be??! Where did the past 10 months go to??!!
After being a mummy, I come to realize that embracing this role entails alot of mixed emotions. On one hand, I am so thankful for the healthy development that Elijah is having, fully enjoying the cuteness and surprise that comes along with each month but also missing the past months and moments that cannot be returned to.
I know I need to blog more, so as to record the significant moments of our darling boy... yet, I have not been as diligent as I should be.
Any case... decided to update a bit more on
MONTH 9!!!!! Here goes......
MELBOURNE 12th Oct 2012 to 21st Oct 2012!!
Bb E went for his inaugural flight to Melbourne. This trip definitely deserves a post of its own but haven't load the pictures from the camera so here are some highlights just about the little one.
Overall, I would say that he scored a 8.5/10 for his behavior and adaptability throughout the trip. I was really quite (
very) stressed about the flight as I have witnessed babies wailing during take off and landing due to the air pressure. Furthermore, it was a midnight flight and concerns about his interrupted sleep and the implications were also haunting me as the date draws near.
Reality: Bb E did soooooo well!! He was a little cranky during the wait to take off. Partly cos it was so
darn stuffy in the cabin and we waited rather long (eternity) before taking off, which means, he needs to be strapped down for the entire duration! Prior to ascend, I gave the milk to him too early and had to stop mid way so as to preserve some for the ascend.. that left me with a very unhappy baby. Thank God for the invention of pacifier and that calmed him for a while. Bb E slept almost immediately after milk, while we were still seated (too exhausted).
And guess what.... he slept throughout the 7 hours of flight!!! Woots!!
There was this little gal who was crying intermittently throughout the flight and I was very concerned that her cries would awaken Elijah.. but nope... he just slept on all the way till descend!
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| Sleepy E, waiting to board his first flight!! |
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Sleepy soundly in his bassinet... woots & PTL!
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There was a 3 hours time difference and Elijah managed to adjust to the timing after 2-3 days. He loved the weather and was generally cooperative during the outings.
It was also during this trip that he managed to take his naps in his stroller... thanks to the sun shade add on that I bought from Amazon. It reached in time for the trip! With the shade, it gave him black-out which allowed him to sleep longer (sometimes 2 hours+) and it also blocked out the cold wind when we walked along the streets. Awesome! Think the flight and time difference did make him more sleepy than usual.. he tends to nap more and longer over there.
Only tough part was night time.. He had to sleep with us on the bed most of the time as he would often wake up crying in the wee hours. Attributed it to the unfamiliar surroundings. Sighh... I was awaken 3-4 times every night!!
Overall.. it was a fun family trip. Good that my parents joined us for the trip. They were awesome help. Mum & dad would graciously prepare breakfast for us as we were usually late due to the sleepless nights.. -_-. Will talk more about this trip soon.
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| Enjoying his car ride to Philip Island!! |
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| With papa at the Shrine of Remembrance... |
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| Loving our ice cream... the famous ice cream at Lygon street! We walked 30mins for this and it was worth it! |
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| Love this shot somehow ;) |
Words / sounds
Besides Mama and MumMum(milk), he has started blabbering 'DADADADADADADADA'... we are still wondering if he meant Daddy but we doubt it as he would say it even when Larry is not around.
Adding to blowing of his saliva(which he still loves doing)... he recently learnt to do the 'clark clark' sound with his tongue and lips. No idea how he picked it up but its hilarious when he does it! He would also sing along (in his own language) whenever someone sings to him.
Another favorite sound that he has learnt is the sound'oiii.. or heeiii'. When demanding for attention, he would make this sound real loud... as if he is calling you. Only he can get away with such apparent rudeness ;)
Really hilarious... soon after this, he went on to poo!!
Psychomotor skills
He has mastered the art of crawling really well and is getting faster and adventurous. He loves to crawl out of his room, in search of one of us.
He also loves to pull himself up into a standing position and would let go at times. Think this boy is a risk taker, like papa.
There are glimpses of him being able to stand on his own for a couple of seconds. Tried to take a video of it once but we were too late!
It is getting progressively challenging trying to keep up with his endless energy!! And he is only coming to 10 months! (faints)
He has recently learnt the skill of throwing. He used to hold on to his toy balls really well and firm. Now, he would let go of it almost immediately and would crawl to find or pick up the ball/toy!
He has also learnt to clap along with us and also wave goodbye!!
Favourite activity
Bathing time! Loves the sound of water... he would crawl in excitement to the bathroom whenever he hears us preparing for his bath.
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| Splashing water and foam all over himself just before bath |
Favorite food/drink
MILK!! This boy loves his milk. He would crawl into your lap nearing to bedtime when he sees the milk bottle coming. Simply adorable.
In the morning, when he tends to be more koala bearish to me... milk never fails to distract him into the arms of another!
He is drinking 3 milk feeds now. Morning and tea - 210ml... night b4 bedtime - 240ml.
Weight: 9.9kg!
Height: 170++cm
Health
Overall, am proud to say that Elijah is a healthy boy. Had his first flu symptoms after he came back from Australia. Doctor said that it is a common viral infection among babies his age but he is considered very good as it is his first! Amen! Thank God for good health and strength ;)
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| Some random shots of him and cousin Joel! |
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| A very proud and strong grandpa! |
Love you Moklet!! Muackzzzz!!
