Cuddles for Squeak

Daniel is just being the cutest at night! Before he goes to bed for the past 2 nights, I have asked him if he wants to give Squeak a cuddle. He seems to understand that "Squeak" is either in my tummy or is my tummy, but I don't think he understands it is a baby brother/sister. Anyway, last night when I asked if he wanted to give Squeak a cuddle he lifted up my shirt, and rested his head on my tummy. I asked if he wanted to give Squeak a kiss and he blew one at my tummy and waved 'hi there'. So cute!

Tonight it was similar. He wriggled down to my tummy level to give Squeak a cuddle and a kiss. I just love it. I hope that he is just as loving when Squeak comes. I'm sure he will be.


An update on me, my doctor worked out that I had a urinary tract infection and that was probably why I had all the sore muscles. I never knew that would cause so much pain. So I am on antibiotics to try and get rid of it. He also noticed that I had a lot of glucose in my urine test, so he sent me for the glucose challenge - 2 weeks early. Fortunately the test came back normal so that is good.

Also, Daniel has finished breastfeeding. After a couple more attempts at offering milk to him and getting very confused with the 'no, no' but then asking for 'mil' but then not wanting to rest or drink we decided that he doesn't want to have milk anymore. I am ok with this (this time). It has been a wonderful journey. I am so glad that I persisted with it in the early days, I have loved the precious time of sitting there having him drink, the smiles and chats that we have had, etc. But it is good that when Squeak comes I only need to feed one child and I don't need to worry about trying to feed Daniel while I'm in hospital. But it definitely was a special time and I'm glad that he decided to stop - not me making him decide.

Talking, Adventures, Playing and Fun

Firstly an update on me after my last post, I was chatting with Jens about my aches and how annoying it was and she mentioned that it might be a virus, because one of her friends had very similar stuff - stiff muscles, not joins, hard to walk, hurt to pick up things, etc. Tomorrow Daniel has his 18 month injections so I will also ask my Dr as to whether I need to get checked out, or if Squeak does. It has now been 4 days of pain which isn't very fun. At night I have had to take panadol so that my arms don't wake me up in pain. It means that I get 4 hours straight of sleep. A part of me is worried that it is going to affect Squeak in some way, but then Squeak wriggles and kicks me when I really want it to so I think it is reassuring me that it's ok. I really do hope so.

Also, milk feeds are almost a thing of the past. The past 3 days in the morning Daniel hasn't shown much interest in having milk. He has asked for it 'mil, mil' but when I have sat down with him he has either bitten me (which means I finish that side) and then not wanted to go onto the other side, or he has just been too distracted. Night time feeds are VERY short too - maybe 5 sucks and then he pulls himself off. Last night was very confusing because we asked if he wanted milk, he said 'no' shaking his head, but then got upset when James started getting him ready for bed. We repeated this quite a few times. I got upset (which he was beautiful with - wiping my tears away and gave me a cuddle) and he ended up only having a few sucks and then he was done and ready for bed. It's just confusing. But with this virus thing it hurts to have Daniel lying on my lap to have milk so my body is kinda grateful that he isn't really wanting milk from me. I will be sad when it finishes though, but happy that he decided and not that I forced him to stop.

Squeak has gotten bigger this week I think. I am feeling a lot tighter across my abdomen and down my sides (but this may also be my muscles doing silly stuff, I don't know). 

25 weeks

Today at 26 weeks

So there are a couple of big updates from me. Now onto some photos and video of our little man.

Books are a big favourite activity, to the point where I am a bit over reading some of the books as he keeps choosing the same ones. It is also important to sit on the grandpa chairs to read them. But it is pretty cute that Daniel enjoys readying the books with you.

Reading with Grayma

 He LOVES the book 'The bear's lunch' as you can see from this video.

Daniel has started to say some words which actually are used in the correct context. Words like "Mumma" (although he also says that to Jenny), "Dadda" (although he also says that to Howie), "Nana" (for banana, but he also says that for any fruit and yoghurt), "No, No" (which he also says when he wants the song "3 cheeky monkeys", etc. But a new word is "Otar" for Oscar.

Last Saturday was James' birthday. We started with presents. Daniel drew a card for his Daddy which he really enjoyed.

James loved his present of tickets to Day 2 of the Ashes - woo hoo. 

As a surprise I decided to take him to Collaroy beach where there is a beachside cafe, similar to Enzo's. I hadn't been there for a long time so was hoping that it was still a good location and yummy food. Fortunately it didn't disappoint. Daniel was very good too which made it a lovely morning. After a yummy breakfast we had a little play on the beach. It was a gorgeous day for it.

As you saw in a previous post, Daniel just loves going under water. He has now started to pour water over his own head when in the bath.

I am so thankful for family who can help look after Daniel so James and I can go out and do different activities. Last week James was away for work and so Mum and Dad helped me out by looking after Daniel. He just loves it. While Nana was reading him a book, Poppy would then throw the ball to him. He enjoyed catching it and then passing it back.

Yesterday we had a yummy chinese lunch (Mumma Gower style) for James and Oscar's birthday. This was of course followed by some presents and cake. Jens made a cool train carriage cake - she is so clever.

 We sang 'Happy Birthday" to Oscar.

And then happy birthday to James. Daniel joined in the fun.

The birthday boys

And it was a very yummy cake too. Good job Jens!

Pregnant

This week, being pregnant isn't very fun. It has been getting to me, even more so with the knowledge that I still have 15 weeks to go and I'm already uncomfortable! 

Squeak seems to have grown or something because my stomach seems a lot tighter. My body is aching, particularly down my sides and around the abdomen. I am finding it hard to bend down at times. Because of the heat, my ankles have swollen (Monday and today) which didn't happen until after I had Daniel. My clothes aren't really fitting anymore, and I don't have many summery clothes to wear that will fit me.

I know I'm whinging and I know that I should be happy about having a baby growing inside me. I know that it is a real blessing and that these things are normal in pregnancy, but still. I'm just not really enjoying it at the moment. I will get over it and just deal with it, but yeah, just not enjoying it at the moment.

 

Just keep swimming

On Sunday Daniel had a make up swimming lesson. It was lovely that James could take him this time as he has only been able to go to 1 lesson before. It was with a different teacher who seemed to do things a lot simpler, however, Daniel still had fun in the water.

Paddling with Daddy

Floating on his back - and checking himself out

Not a big fan of floating on his back

Catching balls is fun

Paddle, kick

Going underwater is a big favourite! He is always very keen.

 

 

 

 

 

Splashing Daddy. Hehe.

Daniel is also very good at swimming over to the edge and clinging onto the wall. A great skill to learn.

 

Climbing out of the pool

Happy water boys

 Squeak is still growing well. My headaches seem to have gotten better which is good and my last check up with Dr Booker showed that my blood pressure had gone back down. Phew!

23 weeks (and with my first haircut in 18 months. So nice being short again)

24 weeks - getting bigger

 

Bed is a fun place to be

Daniel is starting to shift to just wanting to have 1 nap a day, however, it isn't every day. On days when he decides to have 2 naps it is great. On days where he decides to just have 1 nap, it works well too because Daniel is happy just playing in his bed. It's pretty cute. He likes playing with his sleeping bag (which he can take off on his own) and running around in the cot. When I went in to get him up, he was keen to continue to play so I took some photos and video of his cuteness.

My foot is free!

Cutie

Feet can stick out of the cot

My camera

Daniel loves facing forward in the car. He enjoys seeing buses, trucks, vans, etc. and loves telling us about what he sees. Pennant Hills Rd particularly is exciting as he sees so many different types of transport.

He now can say 'bu' for bus

Daniel has also started to play hide and seek in the pantry - something that is definitely a something game as we don't want him to go in there on his own accord all the time. It is pretty cute to watch him though.