Really babies grow so fast that my little one just turned 8 weeks yesterday, 30th of December. It was just like yesterday when I have updated this blog on his 5th week and now 3 weeks had already past. 

One of his winsome smile :)

   They say that it's not every day that they are babies as time runs fast, so for me, we should cherish each moment and make the most of every single day. Every time we have sleepless nights, we should always think that this will not last forever and that it will surely pass. Our little ones will not be babies forever as well, so just cherish and enjoy each and every single day that they are still babies.

   Though I am glad that my baby at an early stage have learned to sleep straight through the night. Happy to share that he only wakes up or cries when he is hungry or needs to change his nappy.

My sleepy baby :)

   But during his 6th week, his Dad and I were a bit sleepless for about 3 days and I've read that it's called "growth spurt" wherein during this stage, for example with my little one, breastfed babies nurse more often than usual (sometimes as often as every hour) and often act fussier than usual. I remember early morning, he would act differently, while I nursed him, he wouldn't latch properly, crying so loud, so fussy as if he is in pain. I even thought that time that he was not getting enough milk from me as every time I nurse him, he rejects it and cries. Thankfully I didn't ended up buying milk formula to supplement him instead I remained calm and did all my best to deal with his fussiness.

   One night I remember, when his Dad replaced me to take care of him for awhile so I can sleep a bit, when I woke up, I saw his Dad putting some oil on his neck, in our country it's called "Mansanilla". His Dad told me that maybe our baby's neck is in pain and that made me laugh. I told him that it's normal every time babies are fussy, some were really arching their back or neck so hard as if they were in pain. Until now, that puts a smile on my face every time I remember that incident. :)

   For the development, at this stage, my little one can lift his head so well in which had started around his 4th week. Glad that he can also stand up already when supported. He's been constantly cooing and smiling back also every time we talk with him. Really time flies so fast, sooner my baby will be rolling over, crawling, walking and talking.

Look! Can now stand and lift his head well! :)

   Can't wait for that! But for now, better treasure and enjoy each moment with my baby that when he is big, I will be happily reminiscing happy moments I had with him and not those sleepless nights.

   Thanks be to God for this milestone. My little one is now 8 weeks! ;)

My baby Moses is growing so fast. Well, with this 5th week milestone (9th Dec), had the following activities:

December 2

Had his very first swing ride

December 4

Had his second follow up check up and Hepatitis B second dose vaccine

Had his very first co-sleeping with Dad :)

Celebrated his 1 Month Birthday

December 7

Took his very first vitamin drop :)

December 8

Had his very first stroll at the park

Thanks be to God for a healthy start!

Today, Sunday, baby Moses had his very first stroll at the park with his Dad, Mom and big sister Amber. Glad weather was just fine, not so cold, as we got home past 7pm already.

Baby was sleeping when we left the house until we got home. He was just sleeping the whole time. I nursed him before we went out so he was full and I guess he loves the weather and the warmth of his Dad's embrace. Aside from that, he's really a sleepy baby.

While he enjoyed it sleeping outside at the park, his big sister Amber on the other hand enjoyed playing at the playground. ;)

Thanks be to God for this wonderful day. Truly, one of those moments to cherish.

   Baby Moses had his second check up this Wednesday morning, 4th of November, and at the same time had his second dose of vaccine for Hepatitis B. Exactly was on this day also, he turned one month old.

Baby Moses with Daddy while waiting for the vaccine

   His Daddy and I were glad to know from the doctor who examined him today that based from his findings, every thing was normal. She checked our baby from head to toe, examined the shape of his head and its size circumference, the texture of his skin, movements of his muscles on his hands and legs, also checked if his legs were of same length, coordination of his eyes, his breathing, skin on his chest and tummy, as well as down under front to back.

   Just to share, when baby was born, he was vomiting the formula milk being fed to him in the nursery. Afterwards from his blood test they found out that he had some infection so we were told that was the reason why he was vomiting the milk. Since babies are still weak, he might have gotten it while inside the womb. He was brought to the Pedia Ward then. He stayed there for almost a week to complete his antibiotic treatments. Today was his follow up check up and thank God from the doctor's examination every thing was normal.

   It was also a blessing to know that he gained more weight this time and was doubled from last time. From birth he weighs 3.805 kgs. but was decreased when he was being treated at the Pedia Ward. But when he was discharged, went back to his original weight who weighs 3.807 kgs. back then. During his first check up last 24th of November, he was weighing 4.12 kgs. And now, we're so happy to know that he now weighs 4.705 kilograms. To sum up, he gained almost a kilogram in a month.

   I was told that since I am exclusively breastfeeding, that means I have adequate milk and I should just keep on going. :)

   Thanks be to God!

With Mommy while waiting for the tram on our way home

Keep it up Momma! :)

   God willing, my son will be 1 month this coming 4th of December. Thanks be to God!

Neil Moses at 10 days old

   We, his Dad and I can say that we're glad that at an early age, he sleeps straight through the night. He just cries when he is hungry but since I am on breastfeeding, I can easily feed him while we're both lying on bed. Though feeding time is almost every two hours, still, I can manage and catch up some sleep afterwards.

Taken just yesterday at 26 days old

   So far his Dad & I are blessed compared to other parents who have sleepless nights. :)