Dear Diary,
3 months old!
It has been very busy during this period of time. After the
confinement nanny left, I had a lot of things to pick up and learn. I was so
afraid I couldn’t manage a baby on my own. I didn’t have a lot of time for a lot
of things. Time past so fast during this period of time. At first, it felt as
if I was trap in this time loop over and over and over again. The time loop was
like this: wake up -> feed milk - > bathe baby -> pump milk -> feed
milk -> pat baby to sleep -> house chores -> feed milk -> pump milk
-> pat baby to sleep -> bathe -> feed milk -> dinner -> feed
milk -> pat to sleep -> pump milk -> feed milk -> good night. And the
cycle repeats again the next day. There wasn’t any changes for the cycle for at
least 1 and a half month. I was so stressed and partly depressed as I didn’t dare
to bring him out on my own as I was so afraid that I couldn’t manage.
learning cheeky smile
When he was at about 3 months old, everything started to be
slightly easier to manage as I got the hang of it. Even though I was much
busier because at 3 months old, he craves for more attention from me. He was able
to recognise people and hear their voices. We even hired a helper to look after him at home.
It was not easy at all looking for the right candidate that fits the job. I went
to about 5 agencies and rejected all the potential candidate until I met my
current agent and helper.
We hired our helper from JL recruitment from bishan branch.
My agent in charge was Adeline. She was very professional and approachable. She
assisted me with the interviews, and I was very satisfied with the questions
she asked and the way she spoke with our potential helper. Thanks to Adeline, I
now not only found a helper, I have also found a friend. I was initially very
worried about entrusting my son with a stranger, just like any other parents
would be worried about. Now, I can be certain that my son will be in good hands
while we get to work during the day. I have my justifications why I have chosen
to hire a helper to look after my son instead of putting him at the infant care.
Below are my opinions:
Helper: it’s a risk and a lot of luck needed to find a good
and trustworthy helper to stay home alone to look after all my precious babies
plus my newborn. I couldn’t sleep at night Everyday just to think which is the
best option. Helper is opening my door to a stranger in my house and I was
really worried if the helper will be able to handle my girls and the baby and the
house chores. I heard about horror stories that some helpers unable to manage,
torture baby, impatient etc. at the end of the day, I took the leap of faith. And
i was glad I did that.
My helper had experience previously and after observing a
while, I see that she was vert organised and she plan her things very well. She
looked after my boy very well and even manage the house chores. Every morning
when my boy wakes up and comes out from our room, he would look for her and
give her a very cheerful smile. That is when I know, my son is in good hands.
Now that my boy is 6 months old today (yay!). he got his
first 2 teeth out! Behind every milestone and celebration, the parents and the
helper had to suffer baby’s sleepless nights due to teething fever and crankiness.
(mostly the mother suffered because I co-sleep with him). Hahahaha! He is also
attempting to stand and chase after the girls. Clover in is love with him as
she somethings sleeps with him. He has also started with solid foods and I made
the purees from scratch. He has tried banana, apple, pear, blueberry, carrot
and pumpkin so far.
tummy time with his sisters
his avocado face
the first few outings together
cool look
me and sleepy boy
having fun with fur babies
he owns his sister
first few pictures together. building their bond
cheeky boy doesn't want to sleep
That’s all for the mini update. Will update more on my next
post!
Love,
Mummy bumver
