Talk is cheap

Hello, Tiara!The average 20-month-old can learn ten or more words a day, but don't expect your toddler to utter all these words just yet. Now she's working on her ability to understand. To help her along, keep reading and talking to her. Freshen up your book routine by taking her to storytime at your local library (she'll love hearing someone new read to her). When running errands, narrate your activities and ask her to point out objects you spot, such as an umbrella or flower. 

Allright so emir started to say simple things like "mama duduk(q)", "mama nakkkk", "(n)tanak", "bus car" and finally "nyannnn" a.k.a yan hehe

And spot stars :)

2nd drop

Crying. Alone. Past midnight.  Dyaa dropped rolling over from bed. Worst. Feeling. Ever.

Guilty

So I have a confession to make.

I am a bit relaxed as a mother to dyaa when compared to emir.

When emir was 6 months old I made sure our pureed food was fresh and good like salmon potato and fruits were mixed with my milk to ensure continuity with a hint of mama's golden touch. Daily.

Dyaa is 6 months old. Fed her pureed food twice. Both times potato.

So my husband asked me about it this morning and a pang of guilt hit me.

Sigh. Sian dyaa.

Mama come on.

Marathon

Oh my.

What long weeks.

Dyaa got sick. Emir got sick. Then I got sick.

Cancelled Japan trip, keeping all the baju sejuk , don't know when to wear next. 

My parents came over to baby sit. Aqis made emir dance with her phone songs. Emir went horseriding. Dyaa starting to carry her upper body on the floor by herself. Slowly switching positions too.

I really have nothing else to write about cause I'm too tired. Oh no. Is this how I am gonna be like. Blanked out.

Zombified

3 days consecutively I am awoken by dyaa and emir marathon of cries, inconsolable screams leading to a very frustrated angry and tired me between 11 to 6.

I squeeze their little bodies with a hug just to avoid myself from smacking them there in the middle of the night.

Thoughts of just leaving them to cry it out while I picture myself storming out of the room is still there.

Instead I plead for their dad to soothe them while I shut my eyes and punching everything in my brain.

I think this is borderline dangerous. Help.

Then in the morning we all wake up very tralalala. I don't understand.

Cough cough

Turns out baby girl has rashes all over her body post fever. It was lunchtime at work and I chose to take the rest of day off when nurse called with her spreading rashes.

I had another presentation but told my bosses couldn't make it. Hope it doesn't make me look incompetent.

We both drove off to see her. She was already sleeping so we decided to pick her brother (who happen to be just up from his day nap) first.

When I saw her rashes I exclaimed in surprise/anger/worry. These tiny red army has invaded my baby's beautiful body!

Asked the doctor if she suspected measles as she did just recover from fever couple of days ago. She asked me whether I changed any soap/detergent/cream/milk.

Soap nope. I've always used bumble bees for soap (and talcum) cause they're made out of honey and super for baby skin. It's expensive but I don't use it after baby turns 1 or so,  when their body is less sensitive.

Detergent nope. I use baby organics cause they're not so expensive and soft enough for baby.

Cream interchangeable between lucas papaw (after few months) and earthmamababyangel  baby ointment. 

Milk. Still mine.

Something I ate?  Somewhere we went? Someone we contracted from?

Doctor said could be anything she might be allergic to. Gave me an antifungal and calamine cream supposedly to soothe her skin.

Ha. Mahal mana pun pakai product kalau Tuhan nak test tu kene jugak.

Coincidentally today I don't feel so good so I've been on baby watch at home. She's been in no clothes just plain piece of napkincloth so her skin can breath.

She's still not okay.. I hope it's just rash that hopefully  subsides soon.

Poor baby.

Kiss the bubu

I was preparing for the big afternoon presentation at lunchtime when dyaa's teacher called and told me her temperature running high and she's in sick bay.

I wasn't surprise of the call cause I could feel her body warm the night before and didn't wanna sleep if I put her down so I had to carry her while sleeping.  (Oh but in her case I could steal some sleep. Emir got sick once and he cried most of the night I had to carry him throughout.  I didn't know what else to do so I cried. Then farid took the shift with him constructing pillows around him and somehow could sit and put emir to sleep).

But today is the day I had my presentation! Gosh isn't this when is like a test to those questions Work or family?

I decided to go see dyaa. I grabbed a puff and my phone and keys quickly. When i came she was crying. Her eyes all puffy and red means she's been crying a while.  So i nursed her straightaway and she calmed down. Her body was 37.8c. Made some calls decided to send her home. I had 3 hours left before my presentation. Thank God for long Friday lunchtime.

She was fine and sleeping in the car. Left emir at school cause I don't think at that point of time can care for two kids simultaneously when one is sick. Then went home. Gave her panadol and stuck some cool patch on her forehead. Nursed her. That took an hour half and her body cooled down.

Ha I still had time for zohor and milo. Left her with my maid asleep and went to work. Knew if she was worse I would skip the presentation and made other arrangements. Resented the fact I decided to go even though I reassured myself everything was okay for me to go.

Bla bla bla. Couldn't wait to go back but timely updates from the maid said her body is better. When back home she started to be all smiley. So we decided to grab food cause nobody  (wanted to) cook so went just shop across my house and dinner took one hour (emir main playground dalam restaurant).

Got home this time she was wailing and feverish again. Oh no. Took her and instantly she was quiet. So did the same routine I did. Meds. Nursed. Put her to sleep. 5 mind after she woke up I decided to give to her yan cause I really needed a shower  before everyone go to bed and I dare not wake them up with any water swishing sound. 

When I'm done heard dyaa cried again. Her body not warm. Quiet down instantly when I took her. Her yan said "oooooo nak mama je ye"..

Then I figured. Maybe babies get sick and cry so their MOMS can pay close attention to them? And soothe them. Even when tak mandi or present to management or watching TV at home.   God works that way so no matter what we do as moms,  He gave us the miracles to kiss their bubu and make them feel better.

That explains why I got a lot better when I called my mama didn't even tell her I was upset or no mood (refer to previous post). She didn't have to do anything. Just being there made me feel better.

Yes. Moms are the only one that can kiss our bubus and make our world be better.

Dads just kiss mama's bubus to make her feel better is how you can contribute. I said bubus okay not boobies.  Hahaha