Yes, it is from Elliot.
"Aiya...aiya... aiya..." he is trying to imitate the way we sing.
We has always been singing to him when feeding him, bathing him, patting him to sleep and while he is resting.
Last night while I was feeding him, he suddenly sang "aiya... aiya... aiya...", with up and down variation in the tone. I was so surprise and thought he was complaining at first :p then my MIL said, "Elliot is actually singing!"
I then realise the up and down tone from his "aiya" sound, which is not the same as the usual "aiya" and "ah" of complaining.
Will Elliot be a great Singer when he grows up next time? Hehe.. Maybe ;p
I just hope he will be healthy and well always =)
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
The Taste - Grabbing & Holding
Baby Elliot (18 December 2008) - 3 months 25th Day Old
Elliot is holding the cup all by himself. Though it is only for a while (maybe 2 to 3 seconds), I feel great to see him filling his small little hands with things, longer each time. Elliot has learnt to grab and hold things faster then I thought, am amazed indeed. Besides pulling off a few of my hair each time I carried him ;p , I am happy to see the strength he has built to hold, grab and pull things off with his small little hands =)
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Elliot is holding the cup all by himself. Though it is only for a while (maybe 2 to 3 seconds), I feel great to see him filling his small little hands with things, longer each time. Elliot has learnt to grab and hold things faster then I thought, am amazed indeed. Besides pulling off a few of my hair each time I carried him ;p , I am happy to see the strength he has built to hold, grab and pull things off with his small little hands =)
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
The Move - Turn Over in Action
Turn Over in Action: He likes to lie on his tummy, while on bed, bath or during diaper changing time.
Now, it has become more difficult to change his diaper and bath him, as he keeps turning over to lie on his tummy when he knows how to. He is one active baby who likes to turn over, kick and refuses to stay put. One really needs more effort and energy to bath and clean him. (That's how I build my arm muscle by the way ;p)
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The Food - Breastmilk or Formula
Things that I have been worrying about, has happened.
Before going back to work, I have spent most of my time reading up on parenting and baby related magazines and books, and hoping that I could squeeze in as much knowledge as possible within the short duration to learn to be a better mom (theoritically), and to be prepared of myself for changes that I'll be about to expose to. One of which I have worried most, is if baby Elliot can adapt to the change in the way that he is being fed (since he has been mostly on direct breastfeeding during my 4 months of maternity leave).
Somewhere, somehow... I have remember reading that some babies may have nipple confusion. They will be confused when the original breastfeeding has been replaced by bottlefeeds. I believe most of the mothers would know that breast milk is better than formula because it is the most complete form of nutrition for our babies, which is needed for the baby's growth and development, and is easier for babies to digest as compared to formula. Thus I have opted for breastfeeding as well, hoping that I could provide Elliot the best. However, while I am away for work, I do not have a choice. The caregiver will have to bottlefeed baby Elliot with the expressed breastmilk, thus he may experience nipple confusion. Both hubby and I have searched around for bottle teats which is close to breastfeeding, so as to minimise the difference which baby Elliot might be experiencing. There is only a few occurance of him not wanting bottlefeeding initially, and he has seem fast adapt to it.
However, he has behaved differently today. He has seemed to be confused on breastfeeding instead. I am upset in the beginning, and has kept asking myself why has this happened and wondering if I have ate anything wrong today or if I have not latched him on properly. He has kept crying, and pushed me away. I am heartbreak by his little act of pushing me away, when I know that he is hungry. I can sense his hunger, and I know he wants his milk. I just know it, and don't ask me why. But my hubby is like saying perhaps he wants to sleep, and ask me to try pat him to sleep instead. I suddenly recalled that he may be nipple confused and asked hubby to make formula for him instead. I do not want to give up on breastfeeding him, thus has requested for only 30ml of formula. I just put the bottle next to me and pretend that am breastfeeding him. I then switch to breastfeed him once he has finished his formula. And my method works, it succeed. I have watched him peacefully in my arms, drinking and fast falling asleep.
Mission accomplished. As finally, I have managed to figure out my way to provide him the better option.
I believe in: When there is a will, there is a way =)
Before going back to work, I have spent most of my time reading up on parenting and baby related magazines and books, and hoping that I could squeeze in as much knowledge as possible within the short duration to learn to be a better mom (theoritically), and to be prepared of myself for changes that I'll be about to expose to. One of which I have worried most, is if baby Elliot can adapt to the change in the way that he is being fed (since he has been mostly on direct breastfeeding during my 4 months of maternity leave).
Somewhere, somehow... I have remember reading that some babies may have nipple confusion. They will be confused when the original breastfeeding has been replaced by bottlefeeds. I believe most of the mothers would know that breast milk is better than formula because it is the most complete form of nutrition for our babies, which is needed for the baby's growth and development, and is easier for babies to digest as compared to formula. Thus I have opted for breastfeeding as well, hoping that I could provide Elliot the best. However, while I am away for work, I do not have a choice. The caregiver will have to bottlefeed baby Elliot with the expressed breastmilk, thus he may experience nipple confusion. Both hubby and I have searched around for bottle teats which is close to breastfeeding, so as to minimise the difference which baby Elliot might be experiencing. There is only a few occurance of him not wanting bottlefeeding initially, and he has seem fast adapt to it.
However, he has behaved differently today. He has seemed to be confused on breastfeeding instead. I am upset in the beginning, and has kept asking myself why has this happened and wondering if I have ate anything wrong today or if I have not latched him on properly. He has kept crying, and pushed me away. I am heartbreak by his little act of pushing me away, when I know that he is hungry. I can sense his hunger, and I know he wants his milk. I just know it, and don't ask me why. But my hubby is like saying perhaps he wants to sleep, and ask me to try pat him to sleep instead. I suddenly recalled that he may be nipple confused and asked hubby to make formula for him instead. I do not want to give up on breastfeeding him, thus has requested for only 30ml of formula. I just put the bottle next to me and pretend that am breastfeeding him. I then switch to breastfeed him once he has finished his formula. And my method works, it succeed. I have watched him peacefully in my arms, drinking and fast falling asleep.
Mission accomplished. As finally, I have managed to figure out my way to provide him the better option.
I believe in: When there is a will, there is a way =)
Sunday, December 14, 2008
New Formula - Sleep & Sleep
Today has been the first time I ever slept so much after having Elliot ;p
I am totally exhausted after a week of work and taking care of Elliot during the nite feeds. I immediately knocked out after my Tai Chi lesson this morning, and has only woke up to breastfeed baby, else most of the time when baby sleeps, I sleep.
I really thank Elliot for being a good boy today (as usually he is the type who don't sleep and wanna play), that he has been sleeping for the whole day, thus I can have time to find back my lost sleep.
Lucky me, got baby daddy's help. He has helped me to look after Elliot while I was away early in the morning for Tai Chi lesson, changed Elliot's wet diaper, pat Elliot to sleep after I fed him, made herbal tea for me, and much more.. am really very touch by his thoughtful acts. Without me asking, he has volunteered himself to help me do so much when I was tired. I had felt really lucky and fortunate to have him. Thank you dear.
All in all, I have managed to get back my lost sleep =) Am feeling so much better now.
Am sure, tomorrow will be a great day ahead ;)
I am totally exhausted after a week of work and taking care of Elliot during the nite feeds. I immediately knocked out after my Tai Chi lesson this morning, and has only woke up to breastfeed baby, else most of the time when baby sleeps, I sleep.
I really thank Elliot for being a good boy today (as usually he is the type who don't sleep and wanna play), that he has been sleeping for the whole day, thus I can have time to find back my lost sleep.
Lucky me, got baby daddy's help. He has helped me to look after Elliot while I was away early in the morning for Tai Chi lesson, changed Elliot's wet diaper, pat Elliot to sleep after I fed him, made herbal tea for me, and much more.. am really very touch by his thoughtful acts. Without me asking, he has volunteered himself to help me do so much when I was tired. I had felt really lucky and fortunate to have him. Thank you dear.
All in all, I have managed to get back my lost sleep =) Am feeling so much better now.
Am sure, tomorrow will be a great day ahead ;)
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Back to Work
It has been the 3rd day since I back to work after 4 months of maternity leave.
Am still feeling excited about the whole working mom thingy :p
Recall back the day before I start work after this long break, I was nervous and worried if I am able to handle my work well and be on engine again. I also worry if my baby will be taken care well at home without me, since I have been with him most of the time.. so many things to worry about.
The good news is, am starting to like this whole new adventure instead =)
Lucky that I have nice people helping me along the way in my job (esp. my hubby, thank you), in-laws to take care of my baby, which allows me to have fewer things to worry about and can focus back to my work once again ;)
Just that ... I need to find ways to fight my tiredness (since I have lost most of my sleep by taking care of elliot at night), and be positive on all times about things around me.
Jia You! for I will, to be a good mom, good wife and good employee =)
Am still feeling excited about the whole working mom thingy :p
Recall back the day before I start work after this long break, I was nervous and worried if I am able to handle my work well and be on engine again. I also worry if my baby will be taken care well at home without me, since I have been with him most of the time.. so many things to worry about.
The good news is, am starting to like this whole new adventure instead =)
Lucky that I have nice people helping me along the way in my job (esp. my hubby, thank you), in-laws to take care of my baby, which allows me to have fewer things to worry about and can focus back to my work once again ;)
Just that ... I need to find ways to fight my tiredness (since I have lost most of my sleep by taking care of elliot at night), and be positive on all times about things around me.
Jia You! for I will, to be a good mom, good wife and good employee =)
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
The First Turn Over
When I return back home from work, MIL told us that elliot is able to turn over on his own now, and ask him to demo for us to see. Elliot is so fast, he simply turn over without much effort, with his hand out from his chest and pushing himself up, struggling to crawl.. it's so funny.. that all of us laugh =)
After a day of work, am just so happy to see elliot so lively and growing :p
After a day of work, am just so happy to see elliot so lively and growing :p
Sunday, December 7, 2008
The Method - Swimming Lesson 3
Baby Elliot (7 December 2008) - 3 months 14th Day Old
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Friday, December 5, 2008
The Dishes - Baby Elliot & Family
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@~Baby Elliot with My Sis & Boyfriend~@ | |
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Thursday, December 4, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
On My Birthday (27 November 2008)
It's the 1st Time which I'd Celebrated My Birthday with My Little One - Elliot ;)
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The Method - Swimming Lesson 2
Baby Elliot (22 November 2008) - 3 months Old
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Video Clips:
Swimming Lesson 2
Elliot is simply too tired and fallen asleep in the tub ;P
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
The Process - Happy, Fun & Excitement
Baby Elliot (24 October 2008) - 2 months 2nd Day Old
Baby Elliot (26 October 2008) - 2 months 4th Day Old
Baby Elliot (3 November 2008) - 2 months 11th Day Old
Baby Elliot (4 November 2008) - 2 months 12th Day Old
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Baby Elliot (26 October 2008) - 2 months 4th Day Old
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Baby Elliot (3 November 2008) - 2 months 11th Day Old
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Baby Elliot (4 November 2008) - 2 months 12th Day Old
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About Me
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- As a New Mom at the age of 25 to Baby Elliot who has turned 3mths old recently, there are alot of things for me to learn and take note of. Recipe to Precious Moments will be a collection of ideas, photos & memories, which are precious to me and would like to share with everyone, especially to my hubby and Elliot (when he has grown up of course :p). If you have any useful tips/suggestions/ideas on parenting/working mom, please feel free to drop your comment here as well =)