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...]
Solids Workshop
I'm sure I'm just adding to the confusion by gathering all this information on solids. However, I know that when the time comes I'll follow my motherly instincts and do what works for us. This workshop was put together by my lactation consultant. It looks to me that she follows a similar line of … [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...]
Baby Led Weaning
I learnt a few things from this Baby Led Weaning book. But first let's start with the question: when is the right time to start solids? It seems to depend on who you are asking. The nurse at the clinic where I have been weighing and vaccinating Nicky was quite adamant that I should … [Read more...]
Book Review: How to teach your baby to read
If you're wondering what's with all the book reviews lately, it's because I went to that sale again where they sell books by the kilogram. So of course I go for anything baby related! This book is all about how to teach your baby to read. Being an educator this title immediately interested me. … [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...]
Book Review: How Not to F*** Them Up
This is probably going to be a bit of a controversial post. (How can it not, with a title like "How Not To F*** Them Up") But I have to tell you, books always seem to come to me at the right time, often to help me through certain issues. And this is the book that has helped me realise that my … [Read more...]