Flu shot?

I have been wondering for sometime now if Caden need to get a flu shot. I hate the idea of him getting another shot, that's mean another painful experience for him. But I think it's worth the pain as I believe Caden will be more unconfortable if he get the real flu with all the running nose or troubled breathing. Furthermore, getting the shot gives the body a chance to build up immunity to, or protection from, the virus. According to a new recommendation issued this year by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC's Advisory Panel of Immunization Practices, even healthy babies aged 6 months to 2 years should be vaccinated. Previous guidelines only recommended the vaccine for young children at increased risk for flu-related complications, such as those with asthma or other lung conditions.

So today, I called his doctor and made an appointment next week for Caden to get the shot. I just hope this will prevent from flu virus in the coming year. *finger crossed*

Noah visit!!

Yey...Noah came!! We thought it was going to rain but the weather was on our side...so we could go out and swim together.

So when are we going to swim again, Noah? Call me, ok?

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Noah: "hm..this is new to me, Caden!"

Caden: "here...let me teach you how to play this...."

Saturday Lunch...

Grandpa was in Singapore for the weekend, so we decided to go out for lunch on Saturday to a Thai Restaurant in Raffles City. Caden was in such a good mood today. He did not ask for us to hold him up from his stroller as he was busy playing with his teethers and looking around at a new place with so many people moving around. Although we end up hold him for a while to take pictures, he seemed okay to be put back on the stroller. The trip was about 2 hours and at the end of the trip he was sleepy and fell asleep in the car. How I wish every trip is going to be this easy, I might bring him out more often. As for today, Good Job, Caden!!!

lost of appetite

Caden doesn't seem to have his appetite back after the immunization. When he lost his appetite on the day and a few days after the immunization, I thought it would just be temporary and believed that after his fever had gone, everything would back to normal. Today is the 6th day after but still there is no sign that he would be back with his good appetite to eat. *Sigh* I am still hoping that this would just be temporary *finger-crossed* because I believe having a child that has good appetite is always a good thing. We'll see and keep you updated with his latest development.

Caden at school

It is very intersting to see how Caden has grown over the past few months. When he started at The Little Gym at 4 months, he could only sit up for a moment or two with help but by now, he learn to sit momentarily without assistance, though I should stay nearby to provide support and surround him with pillows to cushion a possible fall. He also able to stand by holding unto the pole with minimal support from us.

Fresh after swimming and take a bath

@ Wisma Atria Fish Tank

Mommy bored at home!!! So we went to Orchard (Wisma Atria + Takashimaya). It was the best choice because mommy can go shopping and at the same time, Caden would be able to see the fishes.... ^_^

ready for it...

This time I am ready if Caden get a fever after this 3rd immunization at 6 months. Although I am still hoping for Caden not to get any fever at all, I had bought 'panadol for infants' last week at guardian. And yes...he get another fever but a mild one. This time lasted only for a day, unlike the prevous one which lasted 2 days -- probably because this time I gave Caden a dose of the medicine. Next time I will remember to give him the medicine to ease the pain if any fever should arise because the medicine help him to sleep better and less fussiness too.

bald...

I am worried that Caden won't have enough hair to cover his head when he is older. I have thin hair and it's hard for me to do anything with it and I hate it! But Paul told me not to worry too much because Caden is a boy -- hair is not important with boys, he said.

Although everyone has been telling me that it's alright for him not to have much hair now (that it will grow sooner of later), I decided to go to a children saloon to shave his hair for the 2nd time.

So this afternoon, I went to a children salon in Suntec City -- Paul and I don't dare shave him by ourselves. He was crying, I think the razor tickles him and he hated it. Although he cried quite a bit, we managed to shaved every part of his hair...yeyyy..!!! So here it is Caden with new hairstyle at his 1/2 a year birthday!

Immunization @ 6 months

Hiks hiks...I have to go through this again. Caden has to be shot twice on the thigh. But I keep telling myself that this is for his best, so with that in mind, I brought him to the doctor that has an appointment at 11am. 'Suster' (his baby-sitter) and I has been telling him to be strong and not to be scared of the needle since the day before.

But apprently the whole situation was not bad at all, he cries only for a few seconds (just when the needle was inside him) but after that he was fine. I think the doctor in Singapore was much more gentle compare to the one in US. I could still remember the first time Caden got his blood drawn and his first immunization in US, the nurse poke him with no consideration whatsoever and the needle was huge...just like the one they use it on adults. Caden cried so loud and we could not stop him for a few hours after...he cries on and off for about a day...seemed like he could remember how painful it was even a few hours after, well..maybe he could!!!

Update by his 6th months check up:
Weight: 7.5 kg or 16 pounds 5.3oz
Height: 68 cm or 26.77 inch

at photo studio

We went for Caden 2nd photo shoot at kiddie pictures in Forum Mall and the photographer running late so I took this pictures with my own camera....not badd... ^_^ I took his pictures with him sitting down to show that Caden is able sit by himself without falling right or left for a few seconds.

PS: and today is Caden's 6 months birthday!!!

First "HOT" outdoor outing...

Noah and mommy Noah invited us to go to Jurong Birdpark on Tues, March 27. At first I was reluctant to go as I am not sure if Caden is old enough to understand animals that he was going to visit. Plus, the thought of hot outdoor outing made me think again of going but Noah mommy really wanted us to go, anyway, I also wanted to see what was Caden's reaction going to be...was he going to show interestes in birds? will he understand at this young age? So then I decided to go.

The outing started at 10am. There were about 9 mommies and 10 children and lots of strollers that came along. It was extremly hot but fun at the same time. Caden did not show much interest on the animals and for me...the weather was so hott...I rarely ever go out outdoor; most of the time, we just went to a mall. So after 3 hours, Caden and I decided to go home earlier while the others were continue their journey throughout the park.

I don't know for sure when I will be able to bring Caden out for the whole entire day (anywhere, in cool or hot weather). For one, Caden doesn't like to eat when we are outside. I tried give him my breast and he keep looking around and not latching properly and when I tried give him formula in a bottle, he also doesn't want to suck. So it worries me, and if that happen, I just feel that I should go home and feed him as soon as possible. Huh! Maybe I am just a type of mother who worry to much!!! Noah mommy said, "don't worry!! everything will be just fine.."

oh noo...strangers strangerss...

All of us thought Caden didn't mind to be carried by everyone, even people whom he never met before, but being at 6 months now, he changed. He recognize strange faces. So yesterday, grandma invited few of her friends to come over and all of them are excited to see Caden, grandma first and - currently - only grandson. Unfortunately, when the guests were out from our private lift, Caden started crying! In addition to the strange new faces, they made so much noise that Caden were not used to. So in the end, he cried so loud and the guest were just able to see Caden from afar. Sorry grandmas.... I am scared!!!

Solid solid solidd....

Yey....I have been looking forward for this day...for the "best" day to introduce Caden to solid food. I am so exited that I already bought all the different kinds of 'first-foods' for him a long time ago.... His doctor had give me a green light when he was only 5 months old but gave the decision back to me as Caden was still in a good shape (increasing in weight) by drinking only my breast-milk. I decided to wait until after I get back from vacation from Jakarta. So here we are 6 days after and I think today is "the day."

I gave him 2 spoons of "Gerber" rice cereal, mix it up with breast-milk and making sure that the cereal will be perfect for him (not to watery but at the same time not too thick that could choke him).

*Look at the picture* This first time solid eating is not bad at all. Caden seems to enjoy it although I am not sure if he really enjoys the food or the company of his grandparents, aunty Valerie, my maid, his baby-sitter and I who was cheering for him. ^_^

I love my feet...

==>> Caden has a new hobby, he is currently obsessed with his "handsome" feet. Everytime he sits up, he will hold his feet one by one with his two hands and admire them for quite sometime. ^_^

sitting up

Sitting up requires a good sense of balance, as well as muscle strength and control in the trunk and hips. Caden now is 5 months old and had started to learn how to sit in this past few days. Caden seems to be interested with the learning of sitting up as when he sits in my lap, he holds his head steady for long periods of time and enjoys looking all around. (His vision has improved to the point that she can actually see things across the room fairly clearly). He balances in a sitting position only for a few moments by himself, but when I prop him up with her legs in front, knees bent, to provide a wide base, and brace her arms on her thighs, he could balances much longer. Caden has begun to figure out how to maintain his balance while seated by leaning forward on one or both arms and to make small, unconscious contractions of the muscles in his back, needed to keep his balanced. At first, it takes concentration, but soon, like riding a bicycle, it is second nature. I can't wait to see him sitting all him himself!!!

with mommy at the balcony...

Today after Caden woke up from his afternoon nap, and we asked suster to take this pictures for us.

PS: Caden was wearing a 6-8 years cap that I bought from Mothercare. It was on sale and I thought he can wear it now, it's just won't look tight. hehe...

the Tyra Banks pose...

This is what ii valerie called "the Tyra Banks pose"

Well, she was the photographer and I was amazed that she was able to call out Caden to look at the back of his jumperoo and actually stopped for a few second of the picture... Good Job, ii!!!