Yvesander will be turning 9 months in about 2 weeks time. I do have to say time has passed by quite fast. Must be due to all those sleepless nights that we've been getting. We're still being woken up twice a night for his nightly feedings. I wish that it would stop but it seems like a pretty common occurrence for breast-fed babies. But I was hoping that since I'm starting him on solids, it would get better too. Sadly, not the case.
Baby has advanced by leaps since my last entry. He can now crawl very easily and constantly getting himself into trouble. As with all babies, he goes straight for the DVD player and the cable box. He aims for the cable box due to the flashing lights that indicates that the internet and power is on and active. Plus there a yellow cable attached to the cable box that he likes as well. Loves to take it and put it in his mouth. Must be because it's a striking colour. Either way, I cannot take my eyes off him now.
He can also stand now, but with our assistance. He would crawl to me when I'm sitting by my computer, pull at my pant legs and try to get himself up. Or he'll make lots of noise so that we pay attention to him and he'll pull himself up once we give him our hands. I would usually put my hands down by his level and tell him to give me his hands in Mandarin. He would put his hands in mine, grip my fingers and try to pull himself up. Usually he's pretty successful, unless he's wearing socks. We also witnessed him being able to pull himself up in his crib, so daddy had to lower the crib, in case Yvesander decides to launch himself out like Superman.
His new thing these days is blowing raspberry. Apparently he's a bit late in that development since the book says that babies can do it in their 6th or 7th month. Perhaps Yvesander wasn't all that interested until his grandma and 2 great-aunts came to visit. Yup, my in-laws came and stayed with us for about 1 week before heading off to Chicago for my SIL's wedding. Yvesander got a lot of stimulation during those 2 weeks, which probably caused his recent advancement. Plus he got to sit in the plane for the first time. It also served as our gauge on how he'll behave during the long flight home to Malaysia in January. All I have to say is I'd better be prepared for lack of sleep during the entire flight...haih
He also went for his first Halloween party yesterday (1st November), dressed as a little skeleton with a cap that said "Bad to the bone". It was hosted by a mom that I met during the new mom's group at the hospital. It was a potluck and so we brought carrot cupcakes and buffalo wings. We were about 1 hour late since Yvesander needed to nap. He napped for about 2 hours, which was a surprise. Needless to say when we got there, the party was winding down and the babies were starting to melt-down for their afternoon nap. It wasn't a complete loss since Yvesander had a chance to interact with other babies and get praised at..hahahha.. everyone kept on saying how cute he was. Talk about proud parents..HAHAHAHAHA..
As for his progress on solid foods, I'm still a bit slow in introducing new foods to him though he did get a chance to eat quite a variety during my in-laws' visit. We were out quite a bit and he got a chance to eat at whatever we got (as long as it wasn't salty or sweet). He kept on eyeing the food and he would do his little variation of licking lips (though with a bit more drool). Since I'm back home now, I can make him more stuff. Trying to introduce him fruits and veggies from the different plant families. Sometimes I just feed him from my bowl. A bit easier though the rice is probably a bit hard for him to digest. But that's ok, just going to let him have a taste so he won't be too picky in the future. The only thing I'm having trouble giving him is cheese. He doesn't like the smell..he would actually shy away from the spoon and scrunch up his face. It's really funny to see :D
Anyway, taking things slowly now. I'm in no particular rush to make him grow up fast. I believe he'll progress at his own pace, but perhaps with some help from us. Still trying to read to him. Can't get him to sit down long enough for me to finish a book. That kid is either trying to crawl away or intent on snatching the book away from me. Naughty naughty, but such a joy to see and hug (except for those frustrating moments when we are trying to get him to sleep or behave himself)
Baby has advanced by leaps since my last entry. He can now crawl very easily and constantly getting himself into trouble. As with all babies, he goes straight for the DVD player and the cable box. He aims for the cable box due to the flashing lights that indicates that the internet and power is on and active. Plus there a yellow cable attached to the cable box that he likes as well. Loves to take it and put it in his mouth. Must be because it's a striking colour. Either way, I cannot take my eyes off him now.
He can also stand now, but with our assistance. He would crawl to me when I'm sitting by my computer, pull at my pant legs and try to get himself up. Or he'll make lots of noise so that we pay attention to him and he'll pull himself up once we give him our hands. I would usually put my hands down by his level and tell him to give me his hands in Mandarin. He would put his hands in mine, grip my fingers and try to pull himself up. Usually he's pretty successful, unless he's wearing socks. We also witnessed him being able to pull himself up in his crib, so daddy had to lower the crib, in case Yvesander decides to launch himself out like Superman.
His new thing these days is blowing raspberry. Apparently he's a bit late in that development since the book says that babies can do it in their 6th or 7th month. Perhaps Yvesander wasn't all that interested until his grandma and 2 great-aunts came to visit. Yup, my in-laws came and stayed with us for about 1 week before heading off to Chicago for my SIL's wedding. Yvesander got a lot of stimulation during those 2 weeks, which probably caused his recent advancement. Plus he got to sit in the plane for the first time. It also served as our gauge on how he'll behave during the long flight home to Malaysia in January. All I have to say is I'd better be prepared for lack of sleep during the entire flight...haih
He also went for his first Halloween party yesterday (1st November), dressed as a little skeleton with a cap that said "Bad to the bone". It was hosted by a mom that I met during the new mom's group at the hospital. It was a potluck and so we brought carrot cupcakes and buffalo wings. We were about 1 hour late since Yvesander needed to nap. He napped for about 2 hours, which was a surprise. Needless to say when we got there, the party was winding down and the babies were starting to melt-down for their afternoon nap. It wasn't a complete loss since Yvesander had a chance to interact with other babies and get praised at..hahahha.. everyone kept on saying how cute he was. Talk about proud parents..HAHAHAHAHA..
As for his progress on solid foods, I'm still a bit slow in introducing new foods to him though he did get a chance to eat quite a variety during my in-laws' visit. We were out quite a bit and he got a chance to eat at whatever we got (as long as it wasn't salty or sweet). He kept on eyeing the food and he would do his little variation of licking lips (though with a bit more drool). Since I'm back home now, I can make him more stuff. Trying to introduce him fruits and veggies from the different plant families. Sometimes I just feed him from my bowl. A bit easier though the rice is probably a bit hard for him to digest. But that's ok, just going to let him have a taste so he won't be too picky in the future. The only thing I'm having trouble giving him is cheese. He doesn't like the smell..he would actually shy away from the spoon and scrunch up his face. It's really funny to see :D
Anyway, taking things slowly now. I'm in no particular rush to make him grow up fast. I believe he'll progress at his own pace, but perhaps with some help from us. Still trying to read to him. Can't get him to sit down long enough for me to finish a book. That kid is either trying to crawl away or intent on snatching the book away from me. Naughty naughty, but such a joy to see and hug (except for those frustrating moments when we are trying to get him to sleep or behave himself)
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