Weaning Baby

Trevor is 10 months 8 days old and is growing fast and well. The latest trick he can do is to clap hands... while he's drinking milk and while I sing him the song "If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands... " He's growing so fast and it's such a joy to see him grow.

Over the weekend he has developed this red pimple on his nose. It's really wierd to see such type of pimple growing on a baby.... it's challenging not to squeeze it out cos it's really an eye sore... anyway, i reckon it's better for it to dry up on its own.

I have successfully wean off baby from breastmilk... something which I always wanted but yet ironically I'm suffering from "withdrawal symptoms".. not in the physical sense but emotional. I really thank God that the weaning process is quite smooth and natural for us. During the three days in Beijing (13-15 Apr), the supply depleted drastically and baby was no longer satisfied drinking from the source so the choice is obvious. Emotionally, I feel that something is missing ... the sense of attachment and bonding that no other thing can compare. Yes, when baby is in the womb, there is that sense of attachment but when baby latch on, the feeling of being able to provide his source of food is indescribable.... I think it provides more endorphine...

Of cos with the weaning, l would no longer have to plan for the timing to pump milk, storage issue when I can't go straight home or find suitable cooler facilities and also the risk of baby getting stomach upset due to milk which is not stored properly in the right temperature. The benefits of convenience :)

I guess that is part and parcel of growing (for me?). To learn to let go when it's time to do so... it's not easy especially after going through the sleepless nights and adjustments just to develop a routine which fits both baby and myself, learning to get over the initial hurdles and enjoying the process, eating all multi-vitamins, calcium and fish oil just to ensure that babe gets the important nutrients... 10 mths of hard work.

This Friday the childcare centre is closed and I have taken leave to take care of him. Time to enjoy mum and babe bonding. Will have fun... :)

mimi signs off