tulips - i have moved back to my home after 1 mth. and in the day, i am alone with my boy. so far so good, i had his feeding timing schedule fix. is your feeding timing fix?if so, you will manage your time better. my boy will drinks every 3 hrs, so i will warm the milk 15 mins before he wakes up and put in a warmer bag which can last for 4 hrs if not touched. then after each feed, he will nap and tats when my free time comes. i will read papers, watch tv, surf the net, have a quick meal, nap or shower. but of coz, there are times when he is cranky, so i will cuddle him to sleep or play with him. as for lunch, how do u settle once you are home alone? i order tingkat food and dinner, either we eat out together with baby or hubby will buy back. since my hubby returns only in the evening, i will ask him to take over the feeding, cuddling and also we'll bathe my boy togther so that he can bond with him. i think its possible to manage alone, just need to have his feeding fix and it be easier. i remember reading a book saying that you are to control your time and not let the baby do that
krissie - yeah lets jia you together for our babies' health sake. wat more impt than wanting him to be in pink health
durianlover - is your baby not having enough milk since she is cranky after each feed? or did you burp her in between feed? for me, my boy drinks 120ml and i ensure I burp him at least twice. and once he is full, he will be in zombie state and sometimes will sleep when i burp him. then i will put him to lie on his tummy and he can sleep straight 3 hrs until next feed. if he gets cranky still, i will check diapers. a book also mentioned if the above all done and baby still cranky, do check on your meals intake. do not eat too spicy food or too much dairy products since some baby may get tummy upset.
queen - wow..you are really thinking of bringing Issac along. it be challenging since distance is pretty long and Issac have to pay 75% of the air fare a well.i had already made my boy passport and will be collecting this sat. did it online and it was pretty fast. as mentioned, my hubby also gg to melbourne and Las vegas in mar and apr but we decided against bringing him along as he gets cranky when he is out and i dun want to disturb the passengers. hehee.. but we are thinking of banyan tree in bintan or maybe a car ride to malacca. so it depends on his schedule. for me, i really wish for a break but not without bringing my boy. i will miss him lor if i lave him here.
denmy- welcome..wats the brand of your breast pad? avent disposable one is good as it has adhesive tape to keep it in the same position without being scrunched up.
wenyl - you can use the sterilizing tablets. its very easy. just find a plastic container withe water n throw one tablet in. it can last for 24 hrs. so after using the pump or bottles, just wash it with the baby detergent and then throw it in the container. when you want to use just take it and use it. i have bought a pack in Pharmacy but havent gotten the container yet.
re: bringing baby out
yesterday brought him again to Changi Airport and ate Fish and Co. haha..and he was much better than V day. less cranky and maybe because i heed advise from Rena to wear long pants/sleeves and hat for him. so he was quite cosy. although he does cry alittle..but we had a good meal. been a while since i last ate a good meal of seafood since i had c sect and doc advise against it.
