Starting Solids

Euen's pedia gave us a go signal to start her on solids. I actually want to start on the fourth month, while Denden want to start on the sixth month. So we both compromised and set it on her fifth month. But when we went for her check-up, it was the pedia who said that we could start giving her solids if we want. Yey! :)

My bestfriend's recommendation is to start her on rice cereals for two weeks, mixing with water or breastmilk. First serving is just a tablespoon, increasing the serving gradually. We brought the rice cereal from Healthy Options, it was single grain, brown rice cereal. 

We made sure that she is hungry when we gave her the first spoon and she liked it! Funny at first she sucked the spoon as if she's breastfeeding. After more spoons, she learned to swallow a little. Success!

Broccoli-Cheddar Omelet

I've always loved broccoli, but usually, I would just boil/steam it, or just stir fry and put oyster sauce with or without beef. When I was pregnant I tried this recipe from What to Expect: broccoli-cheddar omelet. Here's the complete recipe here. A different taste of broccoli, plus the cheese makes it tasty! It became one of our favorites dishes. It is easy to prepare and cook, plus it's healthy.

Kuting and Djay

Finally, one of our dearest friends has tied the knot! Well, Kuting, as we call her, is one of my last, single, friends.

Kuting and Djay have been together longer than anyone else in our group and they have been engaged for more than a year.  They've kept their wedding details up to the last minute and all we had to do is be there. Our role: ninang and ninong. Yes, Denden and I are one of the principal sponsors.

Thumbs up on the venue, I have always wished to attend a beach wedding and this my first time. It was held at Matabungkay Beach Resort in Lian, Batangas.  This is also Euen's first beach out of town.

My wish for them, I hope Giulia and Euen will have another playmate soon!

We're very happy for the newlyweds.

Happy Four Months

Euen is four months old today! I can't believe our baby is growing up so fast. She has many milestones this month: jumping on the Jumperoo, different sounds communicating, smiling and laughing. She also started grabbing things: toys, her bib and my hair.

Recently, she learned how to roll over on one side! She didn't gain much this month, but I read that it is normal on the fourth to fifth month. Our princess is 14.2lbs now. After surviving my last thirty days at work, we're back to establishing our routine. She feeds early in the morning, plays a little then sleeps again. She wakes up after an hour or two, plays on the Jumperoo, poops then feeds. She sleeps after lunch for 2-3 hours, wakes up for a bath then we play in her room. Feeds twice then after dinner, she bathes again, feeds twice then sleeps.

 Our baby is one third of a year already! Yey!

Sophie the Giraffe

Meet Sophie, Euen's latest toy. Next to her hands and fingers that she likes to put inside her mouth, Sophie is her next best thing. Made from natural rubber and BPA free, she's a very good teether. Euen isn't growing teeth yet, but Sophie is better than the baby sucking her fingers. She makes a squeaky sound when squeezed and she has contrasting colors, stimulates the sense of sight, touch and hearing. Sophie's chewable parts: ears, horns and legs are perfect for soothing a teething baby. Currently, Euen's favorite is her nose and mouth. Once again, thanks Ninang Ina!

Diaper Graduation

A fews days before her fourth month, we decided to go the next size bigger on Euen's diapers. From small to medium. Small ones are too tight already. After all she's in between 6 to 7 kilos now. Time to use our medium stock! She had gifts, plus we brought in advanced.

The Ring Sling

I recently learned how to use the ring sling from my bestfriend. And when we are out, and the baby doesn't want to sit in the car seat/stroller, and she doesn't want her Papa to carry her, I turn to the ring sling. I use the sling especially when we're strolling around and I want both my hands free: when we're at the mall, when we're at the church or just walking around. Her favorite position is the Kangaroo carry wherein she's in front of me with her legs crossed and tucked inside. Sometimes when it's hot, I put her in a tummy to tummy hold where she's facing me and her legs are in exposed in frog position. Useful information on various positions and instructions on the ring sling can be found here. I haven't tried but I will study how to breastfeed with the sling.