The fussy baby

It has been 3 weeks since I last wrote something on Blog... well, that's NOT because I've delivered Little Pumpkin...(oh I so wish!) but mainly because of some health concerns... namely SPD (symphysis pubis distraction) and GDM  ( late onset Gestational Diabetes Mellitus).. Yep I know, very sad. Very very sad indeed.

I have been keeping myself very busy (trying as much as possible NOT to walk) with the computer, loading myself up with knowledge - you can never have too much- about breastfeeding/ pumping breast milk/ finding a name for Little Pumpkin/ how to manage a fussy child etc... and since I have been relegated /banished to the couch and the bed because I can't walk much these days, I might as well do as much research as possible before Little Pumpkin arrives.

Yes, I do have 2 babies already, but after the failure to breastfeed for more than 2 and 3 months each due to a multitude of problems... I have decided to be successful this time (since it's the last time anyway.. hehe). I wanted to share this wonderful article I found online regarding fussy babies. Something I never ever knew I was doing wrong with both my little ones when they were a coupla weeks old, which actually leads me to believe now, that THIS was probably the reason why I started having decreased BM supply and the eventual failure to continuously breastfeed.

A wonderful article which I think many will benefit from : http://www.mother-2-mother.com/cc-baby-B.htm#Fussiness

I will be going in for my Blood Sugar Profile (BSP) tomorrow, for the 3rd time and I hope that against all odds, it comes back normal. I did have durian yesterday, much against Maran's wishes but credit to me, it was the 1st time this pregnancy and I couldn't control myself. I shall be a good girl from now onwards.

My newborn niece

Abhilaasha.

That's her name. Pretty name for such a pretty little baby girl.

After months of waiting for her arrival, my (cousin) sister, Christina gave birth to Abhilaasha via Caesarian Section in Metro Maternity Hospital on the 14th November 2011 at approximately 7:44am. Born with a birth weight of 2.6kg, she's a tiny bundle of joy.

Abhilaasha, when you do see this in many years to come, always remember this... we loved you before you were born, and we love you even more now... be kind and humble, respectful of your elders and believe in God the Almighty. You have far to go, and we'll always be there to help move the stones in your path.

Chinamma (that's me) wishes you good health and happiness for the rest of your life.

Little Abhilaasha, at Day 4 of life.

She and me... please excuse the ugly photo of me... I was post a very painful MGTT, fasting with no make-up.

A slightly better photo (of me), Abhi you always look good. Taken on Day 10 of life.