I am Teething!

I read a lot of baby books starting from the day I conceived till to-date. Most of the books said that baby will only start teething at about 6 months and above (sometimes earlier, sometimes later). I was looking forward to it.

The challenge came about about 1.5 months ago. Luther started being grumpy and cry often. I was initially worried if it was something else. Until he started chewing on things, using his tongue to play with his lower gums and drooling a lot... literally, my shoulder is always smouldered with saliva.

Saw me your tongue

Sleepless nights were also on the list as he will suddenly wakes up at night and cry.... really pitiful! Until my hubby was looking around for teething gel.... although my hubby bought Dentinox Teething Gel, we decided not to give Luther as I believe it's the natural process of growing up....... and there were cases of recalled products back in 2009.

Yummy bottom lips.....

So, Luther continued on sucking his lips, chewing on his fingers and our shoulders or anything he can grab to put into his mouth.... I gave him Bo Ying Tan as well during the day. In fact, I tried many many ways, but it just didn't really ease his 'itch' or 'pain'....... 

At about 5 months 1 week old, we saw some budding on his gums and were so excited that it is really happening already....

MY BABY IS HAVING HIS 1st 2 TEETH!!!!!!

Now, we can really see the teeth already and it just makes Luther even cuter.

Can you see my teeth?

 I believe he is about to go into his top 2 teeth now as he is starting his drooling again! 

I love my mama!

We shall wee when his top 2 teeth is coming.... 

Mommy will be with you all the way.... 

Not to worry my little hero!

Back to Home Base No. 2

Luther has been staying at grandma's place (mommy's mom) since birth and I believe that he has gotten use to the 'smell' around the house. This is Home Base No. 1 (H1).

4 days back, Tuesday, I brought Luther back to our own place; Home Base No. 2 (H2). We were so excited for Luther. So we dressed him up in his very 1st Polo-T. Unfortunately, it didn't last long enough to reach home. He got his little jumper wet and we needed to change him to something else.

Don't I look handsome in this Polo-T?

Anyway, mom and I stopped by Giant Hypermarket to get some supplies before heading back to H2. Luther was an angel. He enjoyed the grocery shopping session as well... eyes all open wide staring at the many aisles and eventually fell asleep, cozy up in his little stroller....

Sound asleep in my cozy haven

We had fun time at H2, although, the 1st and 2nd nights, Luther stayed awake until about 4am and 3rd night until about 6am. Maybe he is just not use to the new place but during the day, he was wonderful. Old folks believe that baby can sense that it's a different house by just the 'smell', which I can't seem to smell the difference... hehe.... 

Usually, Luther will want someone to pick him up and walk him around in the morning. Only occasionally, he will lay in bed and play by himself for a short period of time. For the 1st time, he managed to stay on his little cushion near the balcony and enjoy the view for over 45minutes... literally enjoying the view.... looking around outside at the sky and the birds. He also got to sleep on his new bed in our room with his new mattress and bedding. So adorable!

My New Bed @ H2

He seems to know that his papa was going off for a business trip that day. He was pretty quiet and that early morning spent some precious moment; papa and son.... while mommy was fast asleep!! And before we know it, my hubby was leaving for a business trip to Beijing on Thursday. He definitely misses Luther before even he left. Who wouldn't?? Since Luther is unable to speak.... yet, I decided to express for him. So, I got Luther to wear this adorable Baby Gap jumper.

I Love Daddy

We miss you hubby.......

Night to Day... Day to Night.

I was told before hand that baby do turn night to day and day to night during their 1st few months (especially their 1st month). I didn't know it was literally day to night! 

Luther was sleeping soundly during the day and as per the book I bought, I didn't let him over-sleep during the day so to allow him to sleep slightly longer during the night. He was very attentive and alert after he woke up. It was an amazing time to see him so alert and smiling (involuntarily though!).

Day: Eyes Wide Open

So, after his last feed of the day at about 11pm, he when to bed as usual. I was thinking that he would only be awake 3 to 4 hours later for his next feed. However, that night was a 'day' for him. He woke up 1 hour later demanding for another feed and just wouldn't sleep. I tried leaving him to play by himself. That only worked for about 10 minutes.

Night: Eyes Wide Open I

Mom assist me by carrying Luther for a while and I tried to take a quick power nap. When I woke up, his eyes was wider and brighter than mine! 

Night: Eyes Wide Open II

I was, as usual, getting a bit tired and feeling a bit lost on what to do to lull Luther to sleep. I've tried singing lullaby, hum & even shushing to calm him and hopefully get him to sleep. Mom tried to do the same and no result. Even the confinement lady tried, Luther just kept asking for a suckle on me. I must however agree that that night was a little warm and I guess he must have felt uncomfortable

At last, at about 4am +, Luther began to fall asleep will getting his feed. We didn't even dare to put him back to his cot and left him to sleep by my side. Finally, Luther slept and I got my night sleep for the next 3 hours before his next feed.