That Day

This was the 1st draft that i've written long time ago. Edited and now ready to publish. Since I am busy starting to work after the confinement, this chapter of my life has changed. Started to go to the office, was a terrible and nightmare for me; whereas I have to change from cuti2 mode to job mode and left my baby with the stranger that I barely know. God! Anyways, everything has been ok and now it’s been better ever since the nursery has moved to other unit where just only babies around. No more toddlers surround my baby.

U know, I used to bring Sophie’s lotion in the meaning just to get smell of her.. hahaha!! I miss her so much. Everyday we couldn’t wait to get her; at 5.00 on the dot, we chiowww! That’s normal for all of us the mamas and papas. Each person has to admit that our children are the best part in our life.

We have thought to do some decoration for our baby room. But, since this is rental house, we think that’s irrelevant plus, Sophie is fully breastfed, so most of time she has to be with me. Her papa bought her lots of soft toys; he managed to get some at IKEA alone. We put her cot at the hall during my confinement, and moved it to our room after my 44-days of hell has end.

However, I did break some rules when I went to Pavillion and I was only 3 weeks after gave birth and I ate whatever I wanted to eat, I ordered pizza and Hubby brought me some food from the stall. Auspiciously, Hubby has done all the housework, he cleaned the house, did laundry and he even cooked for me. Hmmm… thanks my dear… you make me proud. Ok.. that’s all for now. Next will tell you how’s Sophie doing when she was 2 months old and our very 1st time met her pediatrician.

To comfort you newborn

Most babies cry for an average of 2 hours a day in the first 3 months. So while it may be disconcerting, it’s also normal. To comfort your baby, first try to determine the cause of your baby’s discomfort.

Is your baby hungry? Does your baby have gas? Does your baby’s diaper need changing? Is it time for a nap? Is your baby over stimulated by noise, lights, or activity? To help soothe a sleepy or over stimulated baby, hold your baby on your shoulder while gently rocking your baby. Sing or speak softly to your baby—reassure your baby with a calm voice. It can also help to rub your baby’s back as you do so.

Try different positions to find one that’s comfortable for both of you. Something else to consider: your baby doesn’t have much mobility in the first few weeks and may cry for help if he or she is lying uncomfortably in the crib. You can help your baby get comfortable by gently shifting your baby’s position. But for safety, always place your baby on his or her back for sleeping. If gas is the cause of your baby’s discomfort, there are two simple solutions. The first is to hold your baby gently, but securely, over your arm in a face-down position, known as the “gas hold.” The second may be to consider an anti-gas medicine such as Infants’ YLICON® Drops. Infants’ MYLICON® Drops have been trusted by moms for over 30 years and are the #1choice of pediatricians. You also can try "Telon" and rub/massage on his or her tummy. It will do the trick.

Sophie couldn’t sleep well when she was few weeks old. It was really tiring and depressing moment which you find it is very hard to handle your newborn. Remain calm and relax will make you much more understand how you could deal with it. Would you do it by your own self or would it be easier with your parents around to guide you? I must say, yes it is but praise to God, I handled it appropriately without my parents’ supervision.

After 1 month, Sophie already had managed to cope with her daily routine and sleep time. I could sleep better and got much more time to relax. I did not do any housework or cleaning my house with all the dusty and messy, because I believed relaxing would heal your pain off.

After the first few days I was feeling a little more confident about holding, bathing, feeding, and changing my newborn. With plenty of practice with these things over the next few weeks and months, and this new routine will become more familiar to me. I always asked my hubby to try to do it but he preferred to do it after Sophie physically ok.

It was challenging to deal with your fragile newborn but I believe you have to read lots of guide book to guide you and experience will make you cope with it regardless of how’s the pain you bear during labor. hehehe...

How to Hold Your Newborn
Your newborn may feel fragile and delicate to you, but don’t be afraid to touch, handle, or
hold your new baby! In fact, studies show that babies that are held more than 2 hours per
day thrive better and cry less.
Because your newborn’s neck muscles are not yet developed, you will need to support your
newborn’s head whenever you pick him or her up. You should also support your newborn’s
head against your shoulder or with your opposite hand, while carrying him or her.
Some parents find that a sling or baby carrier provides an extra sense of security when
carrying their newborn babies. And your baby will love it too! ** from Johnsonbaby

I could still remember the 1st time I hold my baby. Sophie was just fine when her mama naturally could hold her without fear.Not the moment when we first got our baby nephew, Aiman. Everything seems so fragile. My sis was right. You can't tell the feeling. When you are ready, everything seems perfectly natural to be a mom. Yes... now I know...