I finally have the time to sit down and blog. The little Toothless monster is taking her 2nd nap of the day.
Since 2 weeks ago, I've been having a taste of what it means to be a SAHM (stay at home mom). When Toothless was 6 weeks old, she's been my companion at work. I'd bring her bright and early to work, there grandpa, grandma, and I will tag team to feed, put her to sleep and play with her. I thank God that my job is flexible enough and my parents are there with me to help me through. So now I'm on school holidays, and Toothless can finally enjoy being a stay at home baby!
I was worried that with all the activity and excitement in school, she never would get a stable environment to build a stable routine. So building a routine was my top priority in the holidays. That said, I had no idea where to begin! So wisdom really comes from God! After just observing her and letting her take the lead for a week, as well as faithfully recording her every feed, activity etc... I finally saw a pattern emerge!! And she's been sticking to it really really well!
She now takes about 5 feeds a day, 3 naps, and sleeps around 8.30-9.30pm most nights she'll sleep well up till 7am or 8am. =)
Another notable event happened 2 weeks ago... Toothless fell sick!! Her first viral attack had a name - Roseola. Started with a fever, went on to cough, flu, and rash. Took her a whole week and a half for the body to fight it off. =( poor baby! But she's all better now!
Still the virus really really impacted her night time sleep routine. For as long as she was sick, she was waking almost every 1-2 hours! And on 2 occasions, she woke up to cry for 3 hours straight. Nothing but carrying would soothe her. On top of that, it was during the time I caught her virus and was sick as well. So it was back to sleepless nights for the whole household! Those nights, I just felt abandoned... alone... helpless and hopeless. Felt like a failure to say the least. But I really thank God that I have Toothless. For better or worse, I wouldn't want it any other way!
So those are my mini updates. Shall really try to update more often =/ *fingers crossed*
Till then! Tata!
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