Nicky in his Agnes Box Chair I know I've been a bad blogger lately. Posts have been few and far between. It is a combination of being busy with my new phoning job (although I'm not getting a heck of a lot done, just … [Read more...]
Grasping with both hands: Nicky five month update
It truly is amazing how things are working out for me. After posting last time about my interest in child stimulation, an opportunity opened up for me. It would be training nannies in this kind of thing. Only around four mornings a month, but ideal for me, as I could just leave Nicky with the maid … [Read more...]
Baby stimulation classes
I have really enjoyed checking out a variety of classes that I found advertised at the back of "Your Baby" magazine. This is the kind of thing I would really enjoy. It isn't just stimulating baby, it is also a nice opportunity for moms to get together and have some social time. I think this is a … [Read more...]
Obsessed by All Things Baby
Welcome ICLW! Our story in brief: I did two IUI treatments (2007, 2010) and was about to do IVF in 2011 when we got a surprise BFP right before we were meant to start. Yes I know, I am very lucky and blessed. Nicholas is now 4 months old. This month's PAIL theme post is "obsessed with babies". … [Read more...]
Holding my head up
Nicholas is now nearly 16 weeks and weighed 6.4kg at his vaccinations yesterday. I am so pleased we can have a break from those for a while. His next injections are only at 9 months. I think we are out of the survival (eat / sleep / poop) mode and we now have more awake time to play which is a … [Read more...]
Baby Reflexes
I dug up some posters I made as part of my Montessori studies. I have a huge one following the physical, emotional and intellectual development of the 0-2 year old which is very interesting. I also had a poster of newborn baby reflexes. Since it is only a matter of time before Nicky loses these … [Read more...]
3 months!
Three months have just flown by! I can hardly believe my little one has already reached this milestone. I've noticed: - His head is becoming stronger every day. He can move it side to side. - We are trying to create conditions for rolling over so I'm practicing by putting him on his tummy on … [Read more...]