5 months old Jayden

Another month has come and gone and we're at the Paediatrician again for the immunization. 7.8kg 69cm. Jayden is growing consistently at the 75th percentile and everything seemed to be in order. Traditionally we should be introducing solids at 5 months, but I've been reading that the WHO has revised that guidelines and encouraging mothers to wean their babies at 6 months instead. Well, who am I to argue with the WHO right? Anyway, I'm happy to continue feeding as long as I can. On top of our bonding time, breastfeeding has really been great in helping me stay slim! I can eat anything I want and still stay the same size. Sweet!! Besides, Dr Ang said that Jayden was growing very well, so that means that my breastmilk is sufficient to sustain his growth.

Behaviour wise, he's becoming a real pain. Pain on my shoulder! About a month ago he started his clingy stage. And boy is he clingy! Right now the people allowed to carry him, according to the length of time would be:
1. Me aka mama
2. My Mom aka popo
3. My Dad aka gong gong
4. My Husband aka papa
5. My Mother-in-law aka ah mah



It's so strange! When he was an infant he would love to be carried by his Ah Mah. But now, he would only allow a few minutes before his lips pout, his eyes turn red and the inevitable wail that follows. So on an average weeknight at home, I would shower Jolie while Cobby give Jayden a bath. After Jolie's done it would be my turn to shower, so Jayden would scream and cry in his father's arms all the way until I come out of the shower.

When he see me come out of the shower he would desperately stretch out both his arms, tears, snot and saliva all over his face, willing me to carry him. What a pitiful sight! Sigh, but this is the only way.

Another shift in behaviour would be the way he sleeps. During the 1st few months, he would sleep and nap fine, but suddenly, he decided that he doesn't like the way things are done, so the moment we put him down to nap during the day, he would wake up crying. We were in a fix for awhile as we struggled to find a way to make him nap. Somedays I would be so tired I would cry in frustration and exhaustion! But one day I just tried something different and made him hug a boaster to nap. Hoho! It worked like a charm! I quickly taught my Mom this trick and the rest was blissful history.



Its still quite a struggle caring for two kids, everyday I feel like I'm neglecting my baby girl, who has been a really sweet sister but attitude wise getting from bad to worse. I know she's just trying to get my attention, but it's the negative attention she's getting. I'm screaming at her more and it made me really sad sometimes because I used to be so close to her. So whenever I can I try to make it up to her by showering her with more love and kisses. Cobby and I also try to go out with her alone once in awhile to make her feel special. Hopefully she won't feel too neglected.

Everyday is a challenge and when it comes to kids, the only constant is change. Hopefully I can rise up and deal with it with grace. hopefully...