Journey with You

Cyrus is 4 months old and we are due for another checkup this coming Saturday. He is going to get his 2nd shots. Those unwanted side effects always make me nervous.

He’s been having bowel movements once a day for months but starting a few days ago he’s being have more bowel movements, four to five times. I checked with the nurse and she said as long as it’s consistent nothing to worry. I am not sure. Sometimes they seem the same but other times lighter colored. The nurse said maybe he is getting more food that’s why he is pooping more. I don’t see how he would be getting more food when I didn’t feed him more often. I’ve read that some people link diarrhea to teething due to swallowing more saliva. I am wondering that’s the case for Cyrus. He’s been drooling a lot and putting his fingers in the mouth to bite on. Actually, he’s being putting almost everything is his mouth these days, including my fingers. I’ve been trying to wash his toys regularly because of this. Anyway, got to check with the doctor on his change of bowel movements.

He’s as fussy as usual, especially when he is tired. My having caffeine would make the matter even worse, I’ve noticed. What a shame! I really like having tea. I haven’t had much tea since I got pregnant. I really miss having a few cups of tea everyday. Oh well, I guess as long as it’s for Cyrus’ benefits, it’s worth it. He needs to be pushed aggressively in the car seat when he is tired. I feel my arms about to fall off. When will he start to learn to sooth himself and fall asleep on his own? Can’t wait!!

Not that there is no progress though. He’s been able to sleep on his own for a few hours in the pram. I would nurse him in bed until he falls asleep and move him. However, I feel too lazy to do this again and again. He still gets up two to three times a night to nurse so I would let him sleep with me after midnight. It’s for my own sake. However, there is no scheduled nap times during the day, usually once in the morning, once in the afternoon and another one in the evening but they could be long or as short as half hour. Hard for me if I want to get things done!

He can laugh out loud now and I LOVE it. They are the most wonderful smile I’ve ever seen! How I hope to see those smiles forever and how sad it is that I will only get older while he grows. I wish to be with my boy forever.

He’s out grown lots of his sleepers. The hats that used to be too big fit just right on him now. I am so looking forward to the Christmas to open gifts for him. Can’t wait to see him in new clothes and playing with new toys.

Here is to share one of his wonderful BIG smile and his “Baby’s first Christmas” outfit!!