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Lucas @ 7mths
Oh dear me, I've really been neglecting this space, haven't I?
I have made up for it by posting tonnes of photos and videos of Luca on Facebooks as he grows..
But now I hope to put my 7.5mths journey into words..
7.5mths, where did all that time go to? I remember so clearly still the day (and time) I walked into the Operating Theatre of the Mountain Home AFB hospital, got a jab down my spine, and then they cut me open and I heard Lucas' first cry.
And sometimes, I cant believe today, how big, and how fast he has grown. I'm a full-time SAHM (Stay-at-home Mom). And sometimes, on bad days, being a SAHM drives me nuts and makes me think "Ok, maybe Im better off being back at my job of dealing with the airlines and running events..."
Having none, or little help when u have to take care of a baby 24/7 is really no joke. I don't have the luxury of having my parents or my parent-in-law to help me out when the going gets tough. Being so far away from Home and in a foreign land and taking care of a baby for the 1st time, really puts alot of stress both physically and mentally on you. I really don't know how I managed to survived the past 7.5mth. There were good days, and then there were bad days. Sometimes, Lucas gets so cranky and needs me every waking hour, I get so frustrated with him, with my hubby etc... that I lock myself in the toilet and cry. Then I wipe my tears and tell myself.. Lucas only has me. Daddy is away at work for 12 hrs on weekdays. Lucas only has me. I need to be strong for him.
Weekends are def a relief for me. His daddy gets more time with him, so I get to do a little lesser on weekends. I get to take a breather, go out shopping or having a proper meal with my little family or with friends.. not a meal when im rushing to cook and handling Lucas at the same time...
But as hard as the days sometimes are, that little smile u see from him when u open your eyes first thing in the mornings, just melts everything away.
Lucas is now 7.5mths, weighing about 7.3kg. He can sit up on his own.. he's learning to crawl, startin with crawling backwards for now... Today, I taught him to stand on his own (thus, my this emotional entry in this blog), and he did a great job out of it. Since he was abt 4mths old, Ive been training him to stand up by pulling him up to his feet and having to balance on them pretty often. And everytime he's on his feet, he gives this reeally proud smile, like "I'm on my feet! I can see the world!" So today, I finally let go.. I put him on the bed edge and ta-da! He was able to stand all on his own.. soon he'll learn to walk.. and my boy is really growing up..
He's adapted very well to eating solids.. he's now chewing on biter biscuits meant for 10-mth olds.. He's also eating 3rd stage baby foods, meant for 10-mth-olds as well.. he eats porridge, bread, apples.. He's started blabbering.. he no longer cries whenever we change his diapers.. he loves his baths.. He gives little hugs.. He's such a sweetie..
The one thing I am grateful for (and will always recommend to new mothers!!), is having Lucas on a routine. Putting Lucas on a routine since young has helped me tremendously to manage him, my time and my sanity all at the same time.. The persistence of months of doing the same thing in the same order and at almost the same time everyday, has paid off; Lucas knows what to expect everyday, and he started to sleep well into the night at a very young age.. since he was abt 3-4mths old, he was already stuck to his routine, so practically every night, I had my own time to do the things I needed to do.. household chores, Me-time, hubby-and-me time. NOw, we can even have out weekly MJ session at our house while he sleeps soundly. A routine for a happier Baby: Highly recommended! (Caution: Lots of patience needed!)
Very grateful for the friendships forged with the wives here at MHAFB as well... look forward to our every Tuesday Macs hi tea-Walmart-Commisary sessions.. where the wives will drive on our own to the nearest town of Mountain Home, have macs and our fave sweet-tea-with-creamer (which tastes like Mos Burger Ice Milk Tea back home), then usually on to Walmart, the most exciting place in the town.. and then lastly, to the Commisory, where we do our weekly grocery shopping. Lucas goes along with me almost everywhere I go; wanna expose him to people, to different environment, different situations..
Very grateful for the friendships forged with the wives here at MHAFB as well... look forward to our every Tuesday Macs hi tea-Walmart-Commisary sessions.. where the wives will drive on our own to the nearest town of Mountain Home, have macs and our fave sweet-tea-with-creamer (which tastes like Mos Burger Ice Milk Tea back home), then usually on to Walmart, the most exciting place in the town.. and then lastly, to the Commisory, where we do our weekly grocery shopping. Lucas goes along with me almost everywhere I go; wanna expose him to people, to different environment, different situations..
They say parenting is the hardest job, but it reaps the best rewards. and I believe it to be so true. The best reward is one where Lucas give me his biggest, brightest smile, stretches out his hand wanting to be hugged.. The best rewards is when he topples over, yet rolls over and smiles at you.. The best reward is when he gives the loudest fart, and then his brightest, cheekiest and most innocent smile... =)
