Feeding Woes

Is it after the growth spurt? Or something not right with the bb or my bm? This week starts to get challenging  (for me) when feeding Eden. He is not all easy to be fed but still he used to finish his bottle but lately I couldn't make him finish it. After much battling and struggling, he would still refuse 10 to 20ml. We even took a few breaks in between.

I sang, I talked, I uses toys... could only keep his suckling power on for a few seconds. I wonder how my mom could make him finish the milk while I was out yesterday! But also some struggling was inevitable.

Trip to Pasir Ris Library, White Sands

Yesterday afternoon Evans and I went out for our "date". Promised to bring him to the public library at White Sands.

I was pleasantly surprised by the modern and new interior of the library. Its concept followed very much of the one at Orchard Central. Thankfully there is a children's section, unlike the Orchard branch. Evans was excited exploring the kiosks and the nice library.

Besides the library, we also had our tea time at the Soup Spoon. So happy to see clam chowder back on the menu!!!

Exclusive Pumping Facebook Group

Recently I joined this FB Group for exclusively pumping moms. Moms get to interact and find out info related to milk pumping. Coincidentally the group was set up by a colleague. I joined the group mainly for knowledge and in case of any questions I might have, I could post them in the group. The ladies are pretty responsive.

But then again whether to accept their pointof views, is another factor. I am my own judge as I find some of the comments extreme or some might cause unnecessary anxiety. Anyhow they meant well.... the main thing is to seek and give support to this community as we can empathise that exclusive pumping is challenging.

While I am kind of used to the routine, it's still challenging at times to pump on a 4 hourly basis as it depends on the baby and if help is available to help take care of the baby. And now I only do 1 middle of the night pump. Even so, after the pump and washing, I find myself wide awake. Just can't fall back to sleep!!! I probably take another hour to sleep but by morning when baby wakes for feeding, I tend to feel exhausted. I used to be able to sleep right after the night pump but these days it is hard.

I don't think I can stop the middle of the night pump because I wish to maintain supply. Looks like I need to bear with such sleepless nights for a while. Actually I should already be thankful that all I have to do in the middle of the night was pump. It is a lil painful to wake up and start moving but once the first step is made, the rest is much easier.

Jiayou!

Baby Eden at 3 Months Plus

Baby Eden now is definitely more smiley and aware of the surroundings, so aware that he might get a little distracted during feedings. He has strong legs and he loves to kick and "jump".

Nowadays mornings are much more pleasant as he smiles at me readily when I greet him. This is so unlike the last months when he only cried once he opened his eyes as he just needed milk. Now he is starting to appreciate companionship and interaction.

He shows signs of fear when we enter the lift. He will look around and seems very alert but scared. But luckily he still holds it well. More exposure will help. We are also starting to bring him out more so that he is less "suaku". Lol.

His neck is not entirely strong yet, but is getting there. Then bro would be able to carry him. At least an extra help. Not giving Eden a lot of tummy time yet. But when I do, he flips like a prata... flat down and licking the mat. Lol. It's cute watching him stay at that position. Evans is very entertained. Haha!

Didi is more responsive to us calling out to him and will mostly smile sweetly. Make it less scary for me because at least, he is more "distractable".

His Homework, My Assignment - Fruit Basket

We thought this was an exception when there was no holiday homework for Evans during the one week's term break. Turned out there were 2 handicrafts which he was supposed to submit after school reopened 1) a lantern and 2) a fruit basket!!! The teacher communicated these through the parents chatgroup and somehow hubby did not get the message as his mobile is full with data.

SHOCKED. And super last minute to think of what to do. YouTube is my best friend. Despite feeling tired, I diligently searched for the easiest way to make these crafts.

Forgot to take a photo of the lantern we made but it's those china angpao lantern ball. Quite simple to do. And for the fruit basket, we tried the origami style. Managed to do it, though don't think it fits the using recyclables part.

Quite a Happening Weekend

By "happening", it's not like my younger days when I stayed out late with my friends for movie or clubbing or supper. Nowadays being able to go out is a luxury or rather happening for me.

The weekend has been quite fulfilling as we got to go out to Changi city point on Saturday for dinner and on Sunday, Suntec City for lunch and coffee. Then Tampines Mart for dinner. It was definitely an eye opener for baby Eden as he got to see the surroundings instead of staying in his pram the whole time.

By the end of the weekend, we were seriously exhausted. It felt like you have not slept in a day but I am happy because I had fun. I think the kiddos too.

Throwback to Last Sunday at One KM Mall

Evans has stopped his Heguru class. It was a lil sad for me as he started the course in 2013 with Teacher Rhian and now we have to say goodbye.

Anyway though there was no more class for Evans, we still went back to one km last Sunday for lunch and tea. Gotta use the Fika groupon before it expired.

We also met up with Teacher Rhian and had a short chat.

It was a good day out for me. Felt really liberated to be finally going out like we used to. Eden was considered quite cooperative too. I particularly enjoyed the tea time we had at Gelare. Wish that we can just take time so easily.