Teeth, Rasberries and Parties

A lot has happened in a short amount of time! When Daniel went to get his 4 month injections he did his big, long cry with his mouth openned, and then he was ok. When he did the big, long cry the nurse commented that she saw the start of his teeth - 2 little white buttons starting on the bottom row. I hadn't noticed this but sure enough, she was right. You can feel them when you rub your finger across. He hasn't had any red cheeks (besides being hot) and hasn't been too bad with them. Sleep has been normal, just feeding he has been a bit grizzly the past couple of days and I think that may be because it is hurting, but I'm not too sure. They haven't broken through, but they are hiding there just waiting. I really hope it isn't going to be very painful for him. I took a photo of them while he was sleeping after a feed this afternoon. It's a bit tricky to see, but trust me, they are there.

Yeah, it is tricky to see...

To try and make it more comfortable for him when he is grizzly I have given him a couple of the teething toys. 

He didn't really get what to do with them. It was more me putting it in his mouth, him holding it for a couple of seconds and then dropping it. I'm sure they will come in handy over time.



 Something that Daniel has started to really enjoy doing is blow rasberries. He is pretty cute when doing it. When I was driving to mothers' group he was in the back seat just blowing away. He also tends to do it when I get him up in the morning and change his nappy. Here are a couple of videos of the cutie blowing away.

 
Today we went to visit school again to see the kids again and also to catch up with some of the teachers. It was nice to see everyone again. We went for Friday morning tea (where everyone comes together) and then after a feed went down to the classroom. When we walked into the classroom we were greeted with a loud 'SURPRISE'. As the kids are learning about celebrations Mel (their teacher) decided to throw a surprise party for the kids to then write about. Such an awesome idea. The initial surprise did shock Daniel and he did start to cry, but then after a cuddle and some bouncing, he joined in the party activities. We were given party hats (which I was surprised he wasn't fussed about wearing) and sat down on the floor. 

 
We had pass the parcel which Daniel joined in for (but didn't win a prize). He actually was more into eating the parcel but I helped him to pass it around. The kids then did Musical Bumps which was pretty cute. Daniel and I helped judge. The kids were asking lots of questions about Daniel and really enjoyed seeing him again. The kids then sat down and started writing about the party. Some kids have come such a long way in their writing! At lunch each of the kids got a cupcake and some popcorn. It was great! Daniel seemed to enjoy his first party which was great. It is probably the last time we will visit the class which is a bit sad but also a nice way to say bye to them.

Having visited school has made me realise how much I miss everyone. I didn't think I missed them that much but I do. Just that sense of belonging, I don't seem to have that at the moment. I know it is a transition and I know I will form some new relationships, but it is hard at the moment. I love looking after Daniel and experiencing being a mum, but I do miss seeing adults each day and journeying with them. RHAC was my family and I had really close relationships with lots of people there, it is hard to not have that daily connection. I spoke with a couple of people today about it and they said that it is a hard transition and how I am feeling is completely normal. They also said that I am making the right choice in staying at home and looking after Daniel because it goes so quickly (which I agree with. I can't believe he is 4 months old already!) So yeah. Just a hard time at the moment. But I am still loving being with Daniel and looking after him. I am loving seeing how he is growing up and interacting more. He is still sleeping well and I am following what he needs pretty well too. I'm sure this feeling of missing elements of my old life will pass. Daniel is my life now.

19 weeks old.