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What more can Keziah do???

As of yesterday 15 Nov, Keziah has managed to support herself to stand by grabing hold of her cot rails. She can now kinda sit herself up and I guess soon she'll be able to stand on her own. As it is now, she doesn't like Does that spell trouble and more eyes on her? Another milestone to mark!




MORE NEW FOOD ON THE MENU
After trying out vegetables and fruits, Keziah begins today her exploration of proteins. Well, some books say babies should only start protein at 8 months but since she is adapting so well to her solid diet, we decided to let her try fish soup porridge without fish. Unsurprisingly, having a gourmet tastebuds, she is so keen at trying out all things new. She enthusiastically finishes her porridge and had freshly scrapped apple for the 2nd day since grandma started her on it. Now mummy can save some time making her pureed fruits.

Another wonderful weekend!

SATURDAY...It all began with an early morning rise at 7 am for a feed and a cool bath...Wow! What a fantastic splash with my little yellow duckie...



Mummy and Daddy took me out to Plaza Singapura. Just look at the crowd behind us! Saturday is really a day people get out for some fun. We were here at Carl's Junior for a nice charbroiled burger....pity I still can't have my share but I was still jumping for joy having the company of Mummy and Daddy.



After some hours out, we decided it's a good time to get some rest back home. The fun didn't stop here. I was just having fun being cuddled and exploring a good load of new things in the house.


Yippie...Mummy, let's have a few more rounds of swings and launches...

Hey! I want to have my hands on the labtop too...Mac - the new APPLE insight...

Well, guess I'll leave Mummy to do some stuff while I have fun with my own APPLE.


SUNDAY! We were in church as usual with me having fun with my pals!



Well after church, we went home for a quick change and out we went again. This time round, Mummy and Daddy took me to Raffles City on the mrt. It seems less crowded over here. We had a nice afternoon tea at Hagandaz...


Hmmm....what's on the menu?

Let's pose...

Hey hey...I want to see that....

Yum Yum...chocolate fondue...

Guess I'll just have to be satisfied with my banana for the time being...

Crawling away!!!

Keziah's now crawling away. She has mastered her forward manoeuvres, raising her bums, coordinating her legs and hands to give herself a forward lurch. Just not many weeks ago, she was just making her spin on the floor, pivoting on her tummy. Next she managed to do a back crawl and now the front. Though she has still awhile to go before she is effective in getting around on her fours, she made good progress in crawling out of her 1.2m x 1.2m playmat. She no longer wants to be confined in that space, venturing out onto the marble floor, slapping her hands on the hard cold surface. It's just so interesting to see her attempt to crawl over objects in her way to reach for what is beyond. She is also capable of getting back to her tummy from a sitting position. Apparently, my mum saw that she sat up on her own while on her tummy. Mummy here has yet to witness that.

Keziah in action!



"Ooooo....yum yum thumbs in!"

"Yippie! Horse riding on Daddy...fly me higher!"

"Oh u caught me!"

"Look I am standing! I'm loving this time on my feet..."

"Mmmm........"

"Come join me with all my toys!"

"Er...er.....u really want me to do it?"

"Butts up!"

"Daddy's having such a big day fixing up a new computer...well guess it's day in the house.."

Almost 7 months!

Can't believe it! I haven't been posting for quite awhile. There is always so much going on, at work and at home. Finally settling into my work, getting adjusted to being a full time working mum. Really looking forward as the end of the year draw near. Work seems to ease off alittle. At home, little Keziah is growing up so quick that I find it hard to catch the moments. She has certainly learnt to sit up without support, making all efforts to crawl - doing boy style pushups most of the time in her efforts to learn to crawl forward, taking great joy in being on her two little feet! She simply love to bounce on her feet as if she is all ready to walk in no time. She can smile with the greatest delight even though she is going to topple over. She simply clings onto her the arch of her play should she have the chance to be put in her feet. Sometimes, she literally wants to pull herself up using that.

Talking about her feeding. Mummy started her on porridge this weekend. Guess what! She just loves to eat! Mummy had her greatest shock looking at how Keziah enjoys her food. Sat - sweet potato porridge, Sun - pumkin and carrot porridge. She would have 2 whole bowl of porridge if not for mummy stopping at 1.5 bowls and told her that's enough. She also had her first taste of banana, half a small banana with her eager to get on with more. Once again, mummy stopped her for fear she would overeat. Now mummy wonders if Keziah would balloon in no time with her great love for food. One bad thing, Keziah doesn't really like to drink much water. So mummy tried to mix 30-40ml of organic pear juice which isn't very sweet at all with 120ml of water. She finished it all in one go! Amazing but hope this doesn't breed another bad habit like her perpetual love of sucking her thumb.

Now mummy is deciding which size of swim suit to get her coz as usual mummy hasn't been really shopping physically but simply doing online shopping. Mummy is kinda hocked on bulk purchases and sprees on Singaporemotherhood.com.sg forum, buying stuff for little Keziah. Arghhh...gotta curb before I burn a big hole in my pocket.

Yippi...Long weekend..

Finally the much coveted long weekend was here. The past few days were really enjoyable, spending a great deal of time together with Keziah as a family. We had so much fun. Keziah was so giggly and was excited too, making all her babbling and high pitch tones. We had been constantly out, shopping and seeing the world around us. Keziah was ever so intrigued by her surroundings. Today, we took her to Macritchie Reservoir. She was certainly enjoying the breeze, watching the trees, strolling by the waterside. Just look at her!



After a morning out, we were happily at home spending some time rolling on the bed. Keziah is now adept on her tummy, pivoting and moving with ease. Just a little short of crawling forward. She sure knows how to make her way around. Daddy and Mummy have to really keep a closer watch on her for she is real quick with her actions. She can also sit unsupported to read and play with her toys. However, as usual, when she gets too engrossed with what she's playing, she could just lose her balance and fall sideway like a rolly polly without being able to bounce back to state.





Oh yes! We have also been on a gourmet hunt. Keziah has been trying all sorts of foods. Past few days we let her try teething biscuits. And guess what! She is such a mess despite her great enjoyment munching down the bar. She certainly didn't want anyone to take away her biscuit, not even to eye at it.


So far she has explored sweet potato, carrots, potatoes, apples, pears and brown rice cereal. She doesn't mind brocoli and papaya either. She is sure a big eater, wanting her food fast and quick. Should look at how upset she is when her food is serve a sec too slow. Heehee...Demanding girl.

Crawling???

Hmm...ever since Keziah managed to roll onto her tummy, things have changed. She is now flipping back with ease, i.e. she is rolling around. She has also mastered great 'swimming' skills, managing to get her way around by turning rounds in circles, kicking and swiping her hands all around while on her tummy. She is real quick now with her moves! Today I just got a fright of my life. Left her in the middle of the bed and I simply walked out for a moment to get her bath water. Guess what! The moment I came in, her feet and bum were off the bed with the other half and outstretched hands at the edge. It's as if she was dangling off the bed. All I know was to grab her before she fell off the bed, even if my bed is a platform bed. Don't want to have her landing on the floor. Caught her in time! When on earth did she mastered her backward crawl? Nowadays I really have to keep my eyes on her. Otherwise, it's floor time when ever I have to leave her out of my sight. Who knows the next thing i spot would be her literally doing a proper front crawl.

6 months already.... Look forward and back....





Wow... time files... it has been six months already... Keziah has reached yet another milestone of her life. The process of watching her grow is very fullfilling and it puts more zest into our life as parents. She has started on solids, enjoying a wide range of organic food such as rich cereal, carrots and apples. Mummy will be adventurous to try out organic sweet potatoes tomorrow. She seems to enjoy her solids and eager to try out new things.

Daddy was sick for the past few days, coughing and having a running nose. It might be due to the haze as the weather in Singapore was not very good for the past few days. Thank God that the weather is improving and soon haze free weather will return to our sunny shores. Daddy might have passed the bug to baby Keziah as she has a slight cough and blocked nose.

Keziah went for her third Hep B Jab and everything went well. Keziah now weighs 7.75kg and measures a height of 66 cm. She is gaining weight fast, almost 1 kg more since the last month. Though she still looks pretty tall, she is on the 50th percentile. She's still as brave, putting up a brave front at Dr. Ong's clinic, but as usual, once the needle is taken out, she started crying a little and only when mummy picked her up did she stop crying and back to her usual smiley self.

As usual Daddy and Mummy brought Keziah out for shopping after her Jab. Daddy got Keziah two cloth books which she's more interested in putting it into her mouth than reading it.

Looking back at the past 6 months, it has been hard work and sleepless nights for us. But everything is well worth it. Reading the blogs written eariler and seeing her pictures posted earlier brought back fond memories.

Teething?

Hmmm...Keziah's been getting up practically every hour or two from the time she's put to bed. It's really bugging mummy here who has to work and somehow not getting enough sleep for the past week. Thank God work is not so heavy at the moment but talking about it, I've got a report to finish up soon! Really finding it hard to work efficiently with the lack of concentration.

Consulted many experienced mums and concluded she's probably teething and so waking up so often. She simply wanted to find her thumb and would go back to sleep. Suck suck suck....Tried making her a bottle of fm thinking that my milk supply was low. To my surprise, she drank only 20ml and refused the bottle. Conclusion, she wasn't hungry. Think she's looking for comfort and warmth of being carried as well as her thumb as pacifier. Praying that this phase gets over quickly after her teeth cut through. But I still haven't seen any pearly white!

Stock take time...

Yippee....I am feeling so good after selling off some of my nursing wear for quite a good price. Didn't make such a big loss after all. Well of course there are some items that don't seem to move at all.

This weekend has been really fruitful. Getting Keziah all her new stuff. Hmm..looks like my shopping has been always been just for her things. Her new car seat and Fisher Price learn & play toy have just arrived. Daddy and mummy went to pick up her new high chair as well in preparation for little gal to join us at the table. This weekend, little Keziah has also gotten her first taste of cereal. She wasn't too impressed by her first taste but after a few mouthful, she was really eager to have the next.


You interested in my cereal?

Wow...look at those butterflies!

Something new to play! Oh listen to the music....

Look at me! Can't you see I am taking a good break n my comfortable bouncer?

Mummy and me just back from church...


Looking back. Keziah has really grown. Just look at her!
Now.....

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