Yes, I have officially started work on Sept 11. It's a strange feeling coming back to the once-so-familiar workdesk working on my desktop. With so much changes in the office, from policies to new faces, I feel like a newbie once again. My colleagues were joking with me that HR should bring me round to do introduction handshake. :P The only thing that made me feel 'at-home' is the opportunity to catch up with my colleagues and friends which is something I missed during maternity leave. It's really nice to get connected with them again after a long break.
Other than being overwhelmed, I'm looking forward to getting back to the momentum of worklife and also serving in the worship team in church. :) This weekend will be my first time serving after a long long break. Hope I'm still in tune with the Spirit and in touch with the songs! I noticed that after Trevor comes along, it has been more difficult to stay engaged during the service. My mind will keep drifting to my baby and I got to make a conscious effort to keep myself focused. Wonder if it's just me or it's common among first-time parents.
Baby Trevor is also adjusting to the new changes of having grandma taking care of him during the morning and afternoon. He is doing well so far although grandma say he seems to drink lesser than what he used to when he latched on. Btw, he's still a total breastfed baby and takes expressed BM when I'm not with him.
For some unknown reason, Trevor started to reject his car seat which is puzzling for MooMoo and myself. We thought the car seat looks really comfy but he has been crying non-stop for the past few days everytime we latch him in the car seat. So much so that I have to unlatch him to carry him in my arms just to soothe him and stop his crying (the screeching kind of cries that threatens to make him lose his voice). Classical music, warm clothings, toys... we tried all these to pacify him...all failed. Baby doesn't like pacifier so we didn't think that is a solution either. MooMoo will have to bear his crying when he drives him to grandma's place every morning. Poor Moo Moo... cos it's really heart-wrenching for him to hear the crying and yet can't do anything (cos he's driving mah). Anyway, I guess it's a learning process for baby... he's get over this soon (and I really hope VERY soon).
Getting back to work now... will update more pictures of Trevor when we have time! :) Trevor is getting heavier... more than 6.8kg now! Praise God for watching over him!
Mi Mi signs off
2 comments:
It's been a week. wonder how is your baby adjusting to the car seat.
".. he has been crying non-stop for the past few days everytime we latch him in the car seat."
Perhaps it's "seperation anxiety". Since now that you are back to work, Baby sees less of you so when you are around, he wants you to hold him.
".. So much so that I have to unlatch him to carry him in my arms..."
You shouldnt do that. If u carry him each time he cries, he will always cry so that you will carry him.
Try to sit in front so that you have no chance of giving in. When my mummy sits in front, I will not fuss as much as when she's sitting behind, cos when she's behind, I will ask her to cry me.
"Classical music, warm clothings, toys... we tried all these to pacify him...all failed."
Your toys may not be interesting enough. Try those that can be hang on top and swings and sings as the car goes. I don't have such toys though.
Try children worship CDs that have fast paced songs, strong rhythmn. Works for me. can't remember the title of my CD though. VeggieTales silly songs may work too.
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