Poor Aimee. Last night she got sick and vomitted non-stop all night. When there was nothing left to bring up, her little stomach was still spasming away and she was obviously in great distress.
We racked our brains thinking what could make her so ill. Was it our organic home-cooked baby food? Was it all the toys she stuffs into her mouth? Had she ingested something dirty from the carpet? Maybe all of these things, maybe none.
It was a tough night with calls to NHS Direct, then to the night doctor. But in the end, finally after 7 hours, the retching stopped and Aimee slept but we both kept guard all night in anycase.
Cat called the nursery to inform them of Aimee's illness and they said that she was the third baby to call in sick with identical symptoms. So, we found the most likely source of her illness - the nursery. Turns out there is some virus going around causing the kids to be violently sick, but are fine the next day.
Aimee is recouperating now, but still pushes out a little smile every now and again. That's what makes her so magic.
Friday, September 29, 2006
Friday, September 22, 2006
Go! Go! Go!
And she's off!!
Aimee can officially crawl - and boy does she move fast. Kind of like a very speedy young tortoise. Her target - anything dangerous on the far side of the room. It's really amazing to see, one day she was shifting in a semi-crawl maybe four steps, the next day, she was crawling properly on hands and knees. And she clearly loves it.
Aimee can now say 'Daddy' with alarming clarity. When I picked her up from nursery, she shouted out daddy. But ruined it by saying daddy to the nursery staff and even Cat. So obviously she doesn;t know what it means, but she says it lots which makes me happy.
Cat took Aimee to the weighing centre and, on the eve of her 10th month, she weighed 8lbs7oz which is plumb on the average for her age line. So we at least know she ain't starving.
Aimee can officially crawl - and boy does she move fast. Kind of like a very speedy young tortoise. Her target - anything dangerous on the far side of the room. It's really amazing to see, one day she was shifting in a semi-crawl maybe four steps, the next day, she was crawling properly on hands and knees. And she clearly loves it.
Aimee can now say 'Daddy' with alarming clarity. When I picked her up from nursery, she shouted out daddy. But ruined it by saying daddy to the nursery staff and even Cat. So obviously she doesn;t know what it means, but she says it lots which makes me happy.
Cat took Aimee to the weighing centre and, on the eve of her 10th month, she weighed 8lbs7oz which is plumb on the average for her age line. So we at least know she ain't starving.
Monday, September 11, 2006
Escape from Aimee-traz
Is it clever to be able to stand-up byyourself? Is it clever to be able to escape from a strapped down rocking chair? Is it clever to be able to crawl on your hands and knees?
It is when you are only 9 and a half months old. We Aimee has demonstrated the early steps in these essential skills. The photo below shows her escapology tricks.
Handful is too fine a word for it. Precocious would be better description. You cannot leave her alone for a second.
Luckily, we have enlisted the help of Nai-nai - my Mum. Today was the first day of her regular Monday baby-minding duties. To be honest, I feared that my Mum wouldn't cope and Aimee would have one of her really bad days where no food woul dbe eaten, no drink drunk and no cuddling or rocking would send her to sleep (erm, that's most days actually.)
I needn't have worried as Aimee enjoyed her most productive day ever, with full food, drink and sleep quotas completely satisfied. My Mum even had time to bathe her, take her out to the park and do some tidying and cleaning - wow! Clearly, we have much to learn in the Mum and Dad stakes.
Tomorrow, it's back to the day nursery where Aimee clearly also has a very good time. ME, well I have to make the mad dash to get to work very early so I can leave in time to pick her up in the evening. In October, I have requested reduced working hours so I can leave work early obviously with less pay :(
It is when you are only 9 and a half months old. We Aimee has demonstrated the early steps in these essential skills. The photo below shows her escapology tricks.
Handful is too fine a word for it. Precocious would be better description. You cannot leave her alone for a second.
Luckily, we have enlisted the help of Nai-nai - my Mum. Today was the first day of her regular Monday baby-minding duties. To be honest, I feared that my Mum wouldn't cope and Aimee would have one of her really bad days where no food woul dbe eaten, no drink drunk and no cuddling or rocking would send her to sleep (erm, that's most days actually.)
I needn't have worried as Aimee enjoyed her most productive day ever, with full food, drink and sleep quotas completely satisfied. My Mum even had time to bathe her, take her out to the park and do some tidying and cleaning - wow! Clearly, we have much to learn in the Mum and Dad stakes.
Tomorrow, it's back to the day nursery where Aimee clearly also has a very good time. ME, well I have to make the mad dash to get to work very early so I can leave in time to pick her up in the evening. In October, I have requested reduced working hours so I can leave work early obviously with less pay :(
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Addictive love
It is the eve of Cat's first day back at work and she has turned in early for the night. To ensure a good night's sleep, earplugs are in and Daddy is on midnight duty. Yes, the little one still does not sleep a full night and regularly wakes up crying. Is this normal? Who cares. It is normal for us now and we're pretty certain it won't be long before she growes out of it.
I have to say that right now, life as a Dad and as a family is wonderful. Each day with Aimee brings both me and Cat immense joy and satisfaction, more so now than ever before. She gives so much joy and fun back to us thatnot a day goes by without us breaking down in fits of giggles at Aimee's antics. Our friend Steve said that hanging around Aimee was addictive. That would be a very good explanation of things. Sure things aren't always that easy - especially at nappy changing time where she has the will of a tyrant as she struggles and fights to avoid the big clean-up. But boy oh boy, what a cutie she is.
I'll report on how my new role as daddy pick-up goes as Cat gets settled in to work and I add the nursery pick-up into my routine.
I have to say that right now, life as a Dad and as a family is wonderful. Each day with Aimee brings both me and Cat immense joy and satisfaction, more so now than ever before. She gives so much joy and fun back to us thatnot a day goes by without us breaking down in fits of giggles at Aimee's antics. Our friend Steve said that hanging around Aimee was addictive. That would be a very good explanation of things. Sure things aren't always that easy - especially at nappy changing time where she has the will of a tyrant as she struggles and fights to avoid the big clean-up. But boy oh boy, what a cutie she is.
I'll report on how my new role as daddy pick-up goes as Cat gets settled in to work and I add the nursery pick-up into my routine.
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