Baby is 6 months old

Ever since the christmas n birthday parties, he became increasingly cranky! Put him on his bed he'll cry, talk too loudly he'll cry, touch his head he'll cry, give him milk he'll cry, take out his milk he'll cry, leave him alone he'll cry and worst, he doesn't sleep as much (15 mins at most)! Looks like the scary separation anxiety has begun!

Since the hand movements, he has hit another of his milestones: Flip! It's just so amazing how fast he mastered the skill of flipping. I was worried that he wouldn't like flipping because he hated to be laid on his tummy but I was wrong! He conquered his fear and learned the trick in just 2 days! I think his playgym and new playmat we bought on new year's day did help him a little. He can now flip very swiftly as opposed to his very first flip - slow and un-smooth! Now, the irony (and worrying) part is that it's very difficult to put him on his back in his cot and wait for him to sleep on his own! The technique has to be changed... Occassionally, you'll catch him tired and struggling on his tummy with his softbook (the one I placed on his cot) over his head or his regurgitated milk on his bed all over his face!

Now, his little nails grow so fast! Scratches on his face were common sights now. He also likes to touch our faces, it sometimes hurt but seeing him so curious makes it worth it. We took his booties off in the day (I know it's kinda late), he's now starting to 'feel' and touch his toes with his hands. We introduced a couple of new toys and teethers to him to keep him entertain in the day. He doesn't sleep much in the day. Night time sleep was fortunately not affected. He sleeps by 10pm and wakes up at around 730am daily.

He is still drinking 120ml every 3 hourly taking 40mins each time. His weight remains very light. He's only about 5.3kg, the weight of a 2/3-month old! A number has recommended us to look for a pd. We were quite indifferent to it, in fact on the other hand, I have a couple of field experts who assured me that it's alright. However, to shut the gaps, we made an appointment to see a friend's son's pd this coming thurs.

I've started taking out the frozen milk bags (have to clear them cos no fridge space!!) for him to consume and he just had his first drop of water (finally!)... I see that he is taking them well. :) I see that he is salivating more... Next step: Solids!


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